M.A.L.E. – Casual Connection & Peer Support
Foster authentic relationships and peer mentorship in a relaxed setting where fathers and children can enjoy quality time while building lasting friendships and support networks within the MALE community.
Accessible and Inclusive Environments
Participants will learn about making the child care environment more inclusive for individuals with access, functional, and special health care needs, focusing on infants and toddlers and those who care for them.
ECERS 3
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.
ITS/SIDS
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. Date: 4/16/2026 Location: Smart Start...
Trauma Resilience
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...
Community Connection Carnival
ITERS 3
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...
Toddler CLASS Overview
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...
Pre-K CLASS Overview
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: 5/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bpabjjv This training session offers practical strategies to enhance...
First Aid/CPR
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. Â Date: 5/19/2026 Location: Smart Start of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC Investment: $78 per person Registration Deadline: 5/15/2026 at 11:59...
ITS SIDS
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. Date: 5/26/2026 Location: Smart Start...
Infant CLASS Overview
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: 6/2/2026 Location: Smart Start of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC Investment: Free professional development Registration Deadline: 5/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pqnhqf5 This training session offers practical strategies to enhance your...
Stay Healthy, Stay Clean
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...
We’re Moving We’re Learning
Infusing classrooms with physical activity—or at least the option of some movement, at student discretion—isn’t just good for kids’ bodies, it’s also a powerful tool for improving learning and focus and reducing classroom management issues. Physical activity that amplifies learning can have a powerful effect on retention and engagement—it’s also fun. Learn ways to integrate...
Observations and Assessments
This training highlights the essential role of observation and assessment in supporting early childhood development. It outlines key objectives such as understanding different observation methods, documenting and analyzing findings, and applying assessment data to guide instruction. The presentation covers formative and summative assessments, emphasizes ethical considerations like confidentiality and cultural sensitivity, and encourages reflective documentation....
How to Deal with Child Traumatic Stress
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...
F.E.L. – Influencing Policies that Matter
Understanding how policies affect families and learning strategies to participate in policy discussions and advocacy efforts at local and state levels.
F.E.L. – Strengthening Pathways to Success
Reinforcing the connection between family engagement practices and improved outcomes for children's academic, social, and emotional development.
F.E.L. – Daily Actions that Build Protective Factors
Implementing everyday practices and routines that strengthen family resilience and create positive outcomes for children.
F.E.L. – Supporting Family Engagement Events
Planning, implementing, and evaluating family-centered events and activities that strengthen community connections and celebrate family strengths