Smart Start of Forsyth County Training Expectations
We encourage all participants to make an effort to adhere to the training expectations outlined below:
- Each Participant must pre-register for each training to attend.
- Admittance will not be allowed after the first 10 minutes of class.
- Kindness and respect for one another and the presenter are expected.
- Only participants who have pre-registered for trainings will be issued a Training Certificate of Completion.
- All participants must log into Zoom with their cameras turned on (members of groups on one device must be visible) to receive credit for attendance.
- Cameras must remain on during the training, if you must step away, please post in chat to inform the presenter.
- Please type your name, position/title, and name of childcare facility in the chat box (this will also be utilized as a sign in at the beginning and end of each training).
- Participants’ interaction and participation with the presenter will be greatly appreciated.
- Complete the required pre-survey (with demographic info).*
- Each training participant must complete the training evaluation with the post-questionnaire (this will help SSFC determine the effectiveness of the training and inform decisions for future trainings).*
Upcoming Trainings:
F.E.L. – Parental Resilience Part 2
Practical Strategies - Implementing concrete tools and techniques for stress management, self-care, and emotional regulation in daily parenting situations.
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.
Stress Management and Burnout
Learn how Employee burnout in early education has become a big concern. Burnout lowers productivity, leads to poor morale, and ultimately, staff turnover. It can also cause problems in the classroom if not adequately addressed. Therefore, stress management for early childhood educators is crucial. This training will provide ways to identify and assist in this...
Triad Men in Early Childhood Education Conference 2025
 Pre-Conference Social Date: December 5, 2025 Venue: Courtyard Marriot DT | 640 W 4th St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 | Rooftop Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm  Conference Date: December 6, 2025 Time: 7:30am-5:00pm Location: Intergenerational Wellness and Arts Center Address:114 30th St, Suite 604, W-S, NC 27105 Theme: Breaking Barriers  Ceremony Dinner Date: December 6, 2025 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Intergenerational Wellness and Arts Center...
F.E.L. – Social Connections & Building Resilience
Creating and strengthening supportive networks that provide emotional support, practical assistance, and opportunities for mutual aid among families.
Safe Handling for Child and Early Educator Well-being
This training covers the safe handling of children in childcare to promote child and educator well-being. Participants will learn about safe handling and classroom management strategies that can help reduce the risk of child-handling injuries. They will also be able to recognize and prevent common injuries in children and adults in childcare settings. Register Here!
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. Â To register, purchase tickets...
Literacy in the Classroom
The literacy standards specified within the Foundation Blocks for Early Learning include oral expression, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, early knowledge, word recognition, print and book awareness, and written expression. These skills should be introduced at all ages. Teachers should provide literacy experiences for children during every part of the day. Join us and learn how to...
Music in the Classroom
The most important reason to provide high-quality musical environments for young children is that this is a critical period for growth in their musical skills and understanding, as it is for other aspects of learning, and children should have the opportunity to develop all their potential skills and talents. Join us and learn about ways...
F.E.L. – Expanding Social Connections
Strategies for building meaningful relationships, accessing community resources, and fostering peer support networks that enhance family well-being.
How to Deal with Child Traumatic Stress
Early childhood trauma affects children ages 0-6. Despite assumptions that young age protects from trauma, research shows infants and toddlers are deeply affected by threatening events, even if they can’t verbalize reactions. Trauma sources include intentional violence (abuse, domestic violence), natural disasters, accidents, war, painful medical procedures, or sudden caregiver loss (including separation, not just...
M.A.L.E. – Leadership Development & Program Ownership
Establish and train a dynamic Parent Committee/Policy Council that gives fathers meaningful voice and decision-making power in program direction, policies, and community impact initiatives.
