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:
Raising Forsyth 2025
Raising Forsyth, Smart Start of Forsyth County’s annual fundraising event is held each spring to recognize and pay tribute to Early Childcare Professionals in Forsyth County, while raising funds to advance and improve Early Childhood Education.
M.A.L.E. Meeting
This Month: Offering engaging and health moments for fathers and children.
Stress Management and Burnout
Come learn about how employee burnout can affect early childhood educators; it lowers productivity, leads to poor morale and ultimately staff turnover. It can also impact the classroom if it is not properly addressed. Therefore, stress management for early childhood educators is crucial and we will explore ways to identify and assist by sharing techniques and practices for implementation.
Pathways to Improved Outcomes for Children and Families
This program is to support parents of young children in Forsyth County by providing them with tools for success and a network for support. Parents and caregivers will gain confidence by building from their experiences to enhance the community. Free for families with children 0-5
Room Arrangement
Come learn about the do’s and dont’s of classroom arrangement in relation to ITERS and ECERS.
Playground Safety
This training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment.
Self-Care
Self-care is all about taking care of your health and making sure that you have everything you need to thrive as a teacher. Without taking care of yourself, you won’t have the energy to help your students. Because teaching is such an intensive job, educators can greatly benefit from learning about and practicing self-care at work and at home and
First Aid/CPR
Smart Start of Forsyth County is the proud provider of First Aid, CPR and AED Training. Be sure to register early, spaces are limited. Participants must attend for the entire training session to receive the certificate.
Mother’s Day Dinner
Serve dinner to mothers of children at SSFC
Transitions: Are You Prepared for the Change?
This program is to support parents of young children in Forsyth County by providing them with tools for success and a network for support. Parents and caregivers will gain confidence by building from their experiences to enhance the community. Free for families with children 0-5
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.
How to Deal with Child Traumatic Stress
Early childhood trauma generally refers to the traumatic experiences that occur in children ages zero - six. Because infants' and young children's reactions may be different from older children's, and because they may not be able to verbalize their reactions to threatening or dangerous events, many people assume that young age protects children from the impact of traumatic experiences. Come
