Training
Mealtime Opportunities for Quality Improvement
Mealtime Opportunities for Quality Improvement
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: Dec. 2nd at noon
Cost: Free
Location:
Online Webinar
Mealtime Opportunities for Quality Improvement: Infants and Toddlers: This training goes beyond the basics of feeding to help you make the most out of mealtime. We will provide examples of how mealtime best practices connect to quality measures, like ITERS-3, and promote babies’ and toddlers’ overall development.
General Guidelines:
This is a live webinar with a power point presentation. Phoning in to listen only is not allowed. If possible, please have a video camera on during the training to fully engage and get the most out of the training.
Cost: Free
Space limited to 50 participants
Once you are registered, an email will be sent the day before with information on how to join the webinar, and handouts.
Positive Interactions: Making It Count
Description—Positive interactions with children are so important. Come and learn more about interactions with children and making them count!
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: Roster Information
Strengthening Families Through Parental Resilience
Description-This Strengthening Families Georgia workshop helps child and family serving professionals promote parental resilience every day in families through regular practice, assessments, and following-up with parents.
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom- ZOOM
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: Roster Information
How to Succeed at Co-Teaching
Description-This course will examine and evaluate both the lead teacher and the co-teacher roles in the classroom and compose a new set of expectations.
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom- If training is in Person, remove this line when editing
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: Roster Information
Welcome Back! QR Portfolio Refresher
Description-How long has it been since you completed the QR Portfolio? Or is this your first time?? This training will prepare you for successful completion of the QR portfolio.
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: GaPDS
Coach Children to Show Compassion in a Selfie World
Description- Discover steps that encourage kindness to others with compassionate strategies for children ages 3 to 7.
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: Roster Information
Look, Listen, Count – Active Supervision - Webinar
Description-Participants will enhance their knowledge on using the 6 active supervision strategies to ensure a safe environment for all children in their classroom.
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: GaPDS
Feeding Toddlers in the CACFP
Feeding Toddlers in the CACFP
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: Dec 14th at noon
Cost: $5.00 per person + Eventbrite fees
Location:
Online Webinar
Description: Toddlers, 1-2 years old, are growing and developing rapidly, learning about themselves and the world around them, including at mealtimes. This training will highlight how the CACFP 1-2 years meal pattern supports their growth and development, while helping caregivers and parents implement positive feeding practices.
General Guidelines:
This is a live webinar with a power point presentation. Phoning in to listen only is not allowed. If possible, please have a video camera on during the training to fully engage and get the most out of the training.
Space limited to 50 participants
Once you are registered, an email will be sent the day before with information on how to join the webinar, and handouts.
Managing Food Allergies in Your ECE Program
Managing Food Allergies in Your ECE Program Webinar
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: Dec 16th at noon
Cost: $5.00 per person + Eventbrite fees
Location:
Online Webinar
Description:
This training gives early care staff a foundation of knowledge to successfully manage food allergies and to recognize food allergy emergencies. Participants will receive information they need to help keep those with food allergies safe in the early care and education setting. 1 hour of BFTS Approved Training.
General Guidelines:
This is a live webinar with a power point presentation. Phoning in to listen only is not allowed. If possible, please have a video camera on during the training to fully engage and get the most out of the training.
Cost: $5 per person plus fees
Space limited to 50 participants
Once you are registered, an email will be sent the day before with information on how to join the webinar, and handouts.
A Webinar on Taming Transitions
Description: Identify the different types of transitions, the order of transition steps and go away with a transition resource.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session from containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Math Talk: Supporting Cognitive Learning in the ECE Classroom
Description: What is math talk and how can you use it throughout your ECE classroom? Join us to discover strategies and tips to use math talk in your classroom to support cognitive learning.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Strengthening Families Through Knowledge of Child Development
Description: This Strengthening Families workshop for professionals will explore ways help parents build their parenting skills and better understand children and their behavior.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Strengthening Business Practices Module 1: Budgets, Projections and Planning for Center-Based Child Care Providers
Description: The purpose of this training is to strengthen child care providers' foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It supplies tips and best practices to help break fiscal processes down into manageable steps.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Coach Children to Show Compassion in a Selfie World
Description: Discover steps that encourage kindness to others with compassionate strategies for children ages 3 to 7.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Block Basics: A Strong Foundation for Quality Block Play Webinar
Description: This introductory webinar on blocks provides a general overview of the foundations of block play that highlights child development, the stages of block play, and the connection to the block item for Environment Rating Scales.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Unpacking Diversity in the Environment Rating Scales
Description: During this 2 hour training, we will look at why diversity is important, how to promote acceptance of diversity for all children and how diversity is assessed across the Environment Rating Scale
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Interactions, Relationships, and Schedules: effectively Using the Big 3 of ERS
Description: Interactions, relationships, and schedule, used properly can lead to higher observation scores as well as improve the best practices that occur in family child care homes and centers.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
The Behavior Battle: Reducing Challenging Behavior in the Classroom Webinar
Description: Learn about principles of positive discipline and useable strategies to create environments that discourage challenging behavior.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
How Do You Ask Open Ended Questions?
Description: Participants will gain a better understanding of open-ended questions by learning how to create, ask, and receive answers to their open-ended questions.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Do You See Me? Recognize Developmental Needs in Early Childhood
Description: Gain strategies and resources for supporting developmental growth in young children.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
D is for Display: How to Turn Displays Into Intentional Teaching
Description: This training is designed to help participants understand what kind of displays are required by Quality Rated and how to be intentional in placing them in interest areas around the room.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
G is for Germ: Infectious Disease Control
Description: Learn your responsibilities for infectious disease control in your program and appropriate handwashing and diapering techniques.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: This training is being held in-person at the Atlanta QCC Office at 3 Corporate Blvd, Suite 230, Atlanta, GA 30329, on the second floor in Training Room 230.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence to the sign in sheet provided at the training. Active participation is required to receive credit.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Joy in your Job in Early Care
Description: Discover more joy in early care by developing strategies for a more positive mindset.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Best Practices for Promoting Positive Staff-Child Interactions
Description: Participants will explore best practices and benefits of positive interactions and discover strategies for implementing positive interactions in the classroom.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
What is This: Methods to Introduce Materials to Children
Description: Participants discover how to introduce materials to children in a way that is engaging and fosters excitement and curiosity.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
High-Quality Science for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Description: Explore and learn what high-quality science experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos is all about and discover how to implement the GELDS and ITERS3 criteria for science in your classroom.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
High-Quality Science for Preschool
Description: Participants will explore best practices in high-quality science experiences and materials for children in the preschool setting and apply what they learned to their classroom environment.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8365
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Strengthening Families Through Parental Resilience
Description- This Strengthening Families Georgia workshop helps child and family serving professionals promote parental resilience every day in families through regular practice, assessments, and following-up with parents.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Constructing the Quality Rated Portfolio Standard 3: Building Bridges for Family Engagement
Description- Participants will identify the process and tools needed to increase family engagement and complete and meet the indicators for Portfolio Standard 3.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Sing, Talk, Play: Nurturing Language in Infants and Toddlers
Description-This training provides specific strategies to promote positive language and engagement with infants and toddlers
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom- If training is in Person, remove this line when editing
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
GELDS Foundations
Description: This training introduces early learning workforce professionals to the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) by explaining what the standards are, why we use them, and their relationship to developmentally appropriate practice. It provides an overview of the organizational structure and language of the GELDS.
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: Full participation is required during this video conference training. You receive credit only if your participation can be verified for the entire training. You must have your camera on and alert us to any issues in the chat and fully and consistently participate in Chat, Discussion, Activities & Breakout Rooms for the entire training. Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. If your participation cannot be verified, a trainer will send you a message through chat. If we get no response, you will be placed in the waiting room. Once in the waiting room, you must contact trainers through the chat to return to the training. If you miss more than 15 minutes of training, you will not receive credit for the class. Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Staff who attend professional development training while performing classroom duties will not receive credit.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required in GaPDS at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Constructing the Quality Rated Portfolio Standard 2 Planting Seeds of Change for Child Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Description- Participants will understand the portfolio development process, identify policies and procedures that promote best practices in child health, nutrition and physical activity in their programs, and will practice writing an improvement plan using the Child Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Coach Children to Show Compassion in a Selfie World
Description- Discover steps that encourage kindness to others with compassionate strategies for children ages 3 to 7.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Strengthening Business Practices Module 4: Recruiting and Retaining Staff for Center-Based Child Care Providers
Description- This training supports child care administrators in their efforts to strengthen staff recruitment systems and improve their ability to retain quality staff. Topics include developing effective job descriptions, conducting effective interviews and establishing hiring processes, creating an orientation for new employees, and providing ongoing feedback and performance management.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Georgia PreK and Quality Rated: Adjusting for Alignment
Training Title: Georgia PreK and Quality Rated: Adjusting for Alignment
Description: Examine strategies for providing support for Quality Rated in Georgia Pre-K classrooms and discuss how guidelines align with Quality Rated and increase interest centers.
Date: 11/13/25
Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Registration Ends: 11/07/25
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: Full participation is required during this video conference training. You receive credit only if your participation can be verified for the entire training. You must have your camera on and alert us to any issues in the chat and fully and consistently participate in Chat, Discussion, Activities & Breakout Rooms for the entire training. Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. If your participation cannot be verified, a trainer will send you a message through chat. If we get no response, you will be placed in the waiting room. Once in the waiting room, you must contact trainers through the chat to return to the training. If you miss more than 15 minutes of training, you will not receive credit for the class. Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Staff who attend professional development training while performing classroom duties will not receive credit.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required in GaPDS at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Strengthening Business Practices Module 3: Marketing Your Program for Center-Based Child Care
Description- This training helps child care administrators improve their ability to develop a marketing plan and use marketing tools to build relationships with families to improve retention and referrals. Topics include identifying audiences for marketing, communicating the features and benefits of the program, and the use of marketing tools.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Responsive Caregiving for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Description- Participants will explore the characteristics and benefits of responsive caregiving and discover how they can implement responsive caregiving practices in their classroom.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Planning Developmentally Appropriate Menus Webinar
Planning Developmentally Appropriate Menus
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: Nov 10th at noon
Cost: $5.00 per person + Eventbrite fees
Location:
Online Webinar
Description: Menu planning is not “one size fits all!!” This session will review feeding skills and milestones, strategies for planning developmentally appropriate menus, tips for preventing picky eating, and choking hazards.
1 hour BFTS state-approved training
Once you are registered, an email will be sent 1-2 days prior to the training with log in information and handouts.
High-Quality Science for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Training Title: High-Quality Science for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Description: Explore and learn what high-quality science experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos is all about and discover how to implement the GELDS and ITERS3 criteria for science in your classroom.
Date: 11/11/25
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: Full participation is required during this video conference training. You receive credit only if your participation can be verified for the entire training. You must have your camera on and alert us to any issues in the chat and fully and consistently participate in Chat, Discussion, Activities & Breakout Rooms for the entire training. Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. If your participation cannot be verified, a trainer will send you a message through chat. If we get no response, you will be placed in the waiting room. Once in the waiting room, you must contact trainers through the chat to return to the training. If you miss more than 15 minutes of training, you will not receive credit for the class. Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Staff who attend professional development training while performing classroom duties will not receive credit.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required in GaPDS at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Feeding Infants 2: 6-12 Months
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: Nov 9th at noon
Cost: $5 per person + Eventbrite fees
Location:
Online Webinar
Description: This brand new training series will help child care providers understand how to identify developmentally-appropriate foods and feeding practices for children 6-12 months.
General Guidelines:
Once you are registered, an email will be sent the day before with information on how to join the webinar and handouts.
Storytelling Skills in the Classroom
Description-Participants learn techniques to improve storytelling skills for the preschool classroom in this two-hour class.
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location:
Tuckston United Methodist Church
4175 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: Roster Information
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: Nov 6th at noon
Cost: $5 per person + Eventbrite fees
Location:
Online Webinar
Description:
This training will help child care providers serve healthy, kid-friendly foods while keeping costs low. You’ll learn strategies for planning.
General Guidelines:
This is a live webinar with a power point presentation. Phoning in to listen only is not allowed. If possible, please have a video camera on during the training to fully engage and get the most out of the training.
Cost: $5 per person + Eventbrite fees
Space limited to 50 participants
Once you are registered, an email will be sent the day before with information on how to join the webinar, and handouts.
Improve Interactions Using Five Love Languages for Children
Description- Recognize then communicate love in the way children understand best: Touch, words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, or acts of service.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
What Is This Methods to Introduce Materials to Children
Description-Participants discover how to introduce materials to children in a way that is engaging and fosters excitement and curiosity.
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: Roster Information
Welcome Back! QR Portfolio Refresher
Description-
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom- If training is in Person, remove this line when editing
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: Roster Information
Incorporating Math Development: The Physical Environment and Classroom Materials Webinar
Description- Did you know that math can be fun? Even for our youngest learners, they can enjoy math. In this training we discuss how to add math to your daily activities.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
GELDS Foundations: Cognitive Processes and General Knowledge Domain for Infants and Toddlers
Description- This training introduces early learning workforce professionals who work with Infants and Toddlers to the Cognitive Processes and General Knowledge Domain of the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS). It provides an overview of the organizational structure and standards in the domain, along with an opporunity for collaborative discussion about what standards in this domain look like in relation to developmentally appropriate practice. This training will help professionals link many common behaviors to opportunities for cognitive development.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Feeding Infants 1: 0-5 Months
Contact: 404-479-4230
Registration Deadline: Nov 2nd at noon
Cost: $5 per person + Eventbrite fees
Location:
Online Webinar
Description: This brand new training series will help child care providers understand how to identify developmentally-appropriate foods and feeding practices for children 0-5 months.
General Guidelines:
Once you are registered, an email will be sent the day before with information on how to join the webinar and handouts.
A Webinar on Taming Transitions
Title: A Webinar on Taming Transitions
Class Description: Identify the different types of transitions, the order of transition steps and come away with a transition resource. (ECE 1.4 )
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom-
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
A Webinar on Active Play-Best Practices to Support Quality Rated
Description- This webinar explores best practices for Active Play in early care and learning environments by highlighting different types of gross motor play across departments.
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Introduction to Child Abuse and Neglect Webinar
Description- Learn the definitions of child abuse, discuss warning signs of the different types of abuse, and learn about mandated reporting laws
Contact: allyshia.scott@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Responsive Caregiving for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Training Title: Responsive Caregiving for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
Description: Participants will explore the characteristics and benefits of responsive caregiving and discover how they can implement responsive caregiving practices in their classroom.
Date: 10/28/25
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: Full participation is required during this video conference training. You receive credit only if your participation can be verified for the entire training. You must have your camera on and alert us to any issues in the chat and fully and consistently participate in Chat, Discussion, Activities & Breakout Rooms for the entire training. Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. If your participation cannot be verified, a trainer will send you a message through chat. If we get no response, you will be placed in the waiting room. Once in the waiting room, you must contact trainers through the chat to return to the training. If you miss more than 15 minutes of training, you will not receive credit for the class. Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Staff who attend professional development training while performing classroom duties will not receive credit.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required in GaPDS at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Literacy in the Classroom: Preschool Edition (ELL Webinar)
Training Title: Literacy in the Classroom: Preschool Edition (ELL Webinar)
Description: Come join us for a fun and interactive training session focused on enhancing literacy skills for preschool children. Participants will learn how to use storybooks to inspire play and build early literacy skills in preschoolers. They will explore strategies to connect literacy with creativity, language development, and classroom routines. This webinar is perfect for anyone interested in supporting language growth in young children and earning two (2) annual Early Language and Literacy (ELL) training clock hours.
Date: 10/28/25
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Cost: $10 per person + Eventbrite fees
Registration Ends: 10/24/25
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: Full participation is required during this video conference training. You receive credit only if your participation can be verified for the entire training. You must have your camera on and alert us to any issues in the chat and fully and consistently participate in Chat, Discussion, Activities & Breakout Rooms for the entire training. Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. If your participation cannot be verified, a trainer will send you a message through chat. If we get no response, you will be placed in the waiting room. Once in the waiting room, you must contact trainers through the chat to return to the training. If you miss more than 15 minutes of training, you will not receive credit for the class. Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Staff who attend professional development training while performing classroom duties will not receive credit.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required by contacting melissa.ross@qccga.org at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Word Play Taking Language Outdoors
Description-This training will provide teachers with the knowledge on the importance of outdoor play and build language through outdoor play.
Contact: 706-963-0469 or Teri.elrod@qccga.org
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom
Important Information: Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Credit will not be awarded if monitoring.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to allow others to register.
You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from receiving credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence.
Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Register: Roster Information
Injury Prevention
Training Title: Injury Prevention
Description: Learn about injury prevention including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, safe sleep practices, safety hazards, safe supervision, toy safety, and poison control.
Date: 10/25/25
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: Full participation is required during this video conference training. You receive credit only if your participation can be verified for the entire training. You must have your camera on and alert us to any issues in the chat and fully and consistently participate in Chat, Discussion, Activities & Breakout Rooms for the entire training. Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. If your participation cannot be verified, a trainer will send you a message through chat. If we get no response, you will be placed in the waiting room. Once in the waiting room, you must contact trainers through the chat to return to the training. If you miss more than 15 minutes of training, you will not receive credit for the class. Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Staff who attend professional development training while performing classroom duties will not receive credit.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required in GaPDS at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Read It Again! Effective Read Alouds in a Preschool Classroom
Training Title: Read It Again! Effective Read Alouds in a Preschool Classroom
Description: Find read alouds intimidating or tiresome? This beginning webinar will assist planning and implementing themed books which captivate the instant you read the title.
Date: 10/23/25
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: Full participation is required during this video conference training. You receive credit only if your participation can be verified for the entire training. You must have your camera on and alert us to any issues in the chat and fully and consistently participate in Chat, Discussion, Activities & Breakout Rooms for the entire training. Join the session within 15 minutes of the start time to receive credit. Leaving more than 15 minutes early will disqualify you from credit. For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. If your participation cannot be verified, a trainer will send you a message through chat. If we get no response, you will be placed in the waiting room. Once in the waiting room, you must contact trainers through the chat to return to the training. If you miss more than 15 minutes of training, you will not receive credit for the class. Due to a new state policy, participants may not monitor children during the training sessions. This is to ensure everyone’s safety and full engagement. Staff who attend professional development training while performing classroom duties will not receive credit.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required in GaPDS at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org
Building Brains with Blocks: An Individualized Teaching and Learning Approach
Description: This intermediate webinar provides participants with information regarding concepts that connect block play to learning that emphasizes the integral role of the teacher.
Registration Ends: 48 hours before the class
Available Seats: 30
Location: Zoom. You will receive an email 24-48 hours before the session containing the Zoom link and handouts. It is your responsibility to bring all required handouts to the session.
Important Information: For attendance purposes, please provide your full name and your county of residence. Active participation is requested to receive credit. Lack of participation will result in a return to the waiting room. You must re-enter the session.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, cancellation is required at least 48 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show. The session will be cancelled by the facilitator if less than 5 participants are not registered 48 hours before the session.
We look forward to seeing you at the training!
Questions or concerns? Contact us here:
P: 678-775-8325
E: melissa.ross@qccga.org