Early Learning Events

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
January 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Children in the classroom will have varied needs and abilities and as their teacher you can support them by creating an environment that supports diverse needs and abilities and is inclusive of all children. This training will provide information on the power of a team and strength-based approaches. Participants will also learn about accommodations, modifications and strategies to support all preschool children.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
January 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Children in the classroom will have varied needs and abilities and as their teacher you can support them by creating an environment that supports diverse needs and abilities and is inclusive of all children. This training will provide information on the power of a team and strength-based approaches. Participants will also learn about accommodations, modifications and strategies to support all preschool children.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network 
January 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Come learn how to work together to create a safe emotional climate in home-based programs.

1.5 Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
January 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Come learn how to prioritize working together with parents.

2.5 Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network 
January 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

As our world rapidly advances, the importance of developing skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) is increasingly relevant. Early childhood is one of the best times to lay the foundation for future STEM thinking. Learn how to infuse STEM into your home-based program through fun, developmentally appropriate activities.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network 
January 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Dive into the world of loose parts. This training will explore different materials that can be used as loose parts and how children are able to use those items.

One Missouri clock hour will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network 
February 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Learning about temperaments can help teachers better understand and explain a child’s behavior, which can lead to more responsive, individualized care for infants and toddlers.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network 
February 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Join us in this training to support preschool children in reaching their full potential! A “Whole Child” approach focuses on supporting growth and development of the child – brain (how we learn – build knowledge), body (physical growth), social (making friends) and academic (what we learn) in integrated ways. Come gain ideas to create environments and opportunities where preschoolers learn and thrive.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network 
February 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

We know that young children feel secure, supported and happy when they see the important adults in their lives connecting with each other in positive ways. Caregivers who make conscious efforts to develop respectful and responsive relationships with the members of children’s families create places where children thrive.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network 
February 2025 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description

Join us as we investigate what mathematics looks like in the early childhood years. We will explore many ways to incorporate multi-age math concepts into everyday interactions and learning experiences.

1.5 Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.