Early childhood trauma refers to traumatic events occurring between birth and age six. Since young children may not verbalize their experiences and react differently from older children, people often assume they’re unaffected. However, research shows young children can be deeply impacted by threats to their safety or that of caregivers. Symptoms are well documented, and trauma may result from intentional violence, including physical or sexual abuse.
Learn what assessors are looking for in the classroom environment as well as the teacher-child interactions that impact infant and toddlers’ developmental milestones. Also, discuss practices that will help increase your scores.
During the training, we will discuss the Trauma Resilience Model and the seven commitments, ACES, the science of Trauma, Organizational Chronic Stress, and Professional Quality of Life. Date: 4/21/2026 Location: Smart Start of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC Investment: FREE professional development Registration Deadline: 4/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d3upzhs This training session offers practical strategies to enhance…
Learn what assessors are looking for in the classroom environment as well as the teacher-child interactions that impact infant and toddlers’ developmental milestones. Also, discuss practices that will help increase your scores. Date: 4/28/2026 Location: Smart Start of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC Investment: FREE professional development Registration Deadline: 4/24/2026 at 11:59 PM Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gfa7mwb This…
During this training, you will be introduced to the indicators a CLASS assessor will evaluate. The trainer will clarify the criteria assessed for each indicator. Date: 5/5/2026 Location: Smart Start of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC Investment: FREE professional development Registration Deadline: 5/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6pyu5vj This training session offers practical strategies to enhance…
During this training, you will be introduced to the indicators a CLASS assessor will evaluate. The trainer will clarify the criteria assessed for each indicator.  Date: 5/12/2026 Location: Smart Start of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC Investment: FREE professional development Registration Deadline: 5/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bpabjjv  This training session offers practical strategies…
Smart Start of Forsyth County is a proud provider of First Aid, CPR, and AED Training. Be sure to register early; spaces are limited. To receive the certificate, participants must attend the entire training session.
Adults providing care for infants, 12 months or younger, are required to be trained in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Risk Reduction Practices. The Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Reduction in Child Care (ITS-SIDS) is an approved training that provides an understanding of how to implement safe sleep practices.
During this training, you will be introduced to the indicators a CLASS assessor will evaluate. The trainer will clarify the criteria assessed for each indicator.
Participants will receive handwashing, diapering, toileting, and sanitation procedures as they are performed multiple times daily. While an early educator may believe they already know how to wash hands properly, diaper children, assist with toileting, and clean, this training can help improve or refine their behavior to keep themselves and children healthy. Reviewing proper techniques is a good reminder that these processes are beyond cleanliness and can also prevent spreading infectious diseases.