Day 1: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Day 2: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Location: Online

Intended Audience: FCCB workshops are intended for licensed and license-exempt child care providers, family, friend, and neighbor providers, and other providers who care for children in mixed-age groups. Workshop content is centered on children ages birth - five, in home care settings. Workshops do not fulfill pre-licensure requirements and provide ECE units.

Training Description: Working effectively with parents is at the heart of quality care. A variety of issues—from feeding to finances—have the potential for conflict between provider and parent. This workshop highlights ways to work in partnership with parents and practice positive relationship building strategies. Topics include: ? establishing an atmosphere of trust and cooperation ? effective communication skills ? addressing child-rearing values and beliefs ? developing clear policies and practices This series of classes emphasizes the needs of children from birth to age five. The series aims to enhance the quality and safety of family child care environments. Each class makes practical use of the most recent research in child development and early childhood education.

Language of Instruction: English

Instructors: Cori Schmidt and Judy Walker, WestEd

For more information, please email fccb@wested.org

Pre-requisite course required: None. To learn more about Direct-Service Workshops, please visit the FCCB website.