Training
RPC offers ongoing professional development and support for early educators in Randolph County to ensure licensed centers and homes meet state requirements for staff certification and training as well as enhance the quality of early care and education. Training is offered for early educators who work with children birth–5 years, with extended training opportunities for school age care, and work in child care programs or family child care homes in Randolph and neighboring counties.
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Messy Magic!
Participants will discover how to embrace the chaotic and unpredictable nature of process art, highlighting the unexpected outcomes and the magic that can happen when you let go of expectations! This session will focus on all age groups, Infants to School-Agers and leave you with tips for how to enhance scores on your Environmental Rating Scale Assessments.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Randolph Arts Guild, Upstairs Classroom (enter from parking lot behind Arts Guild near Bicentennial Park)
123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro
Facilitators: Sandy Johnson/Heather Semler
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Do you define yourself as a ‘new’ director, even if you have done it a while? This learning community is for you! We aim to support this group as they explore topics such as staff handbooks, budgeting, and more. Feel free to join us this month as we look at handbooks and staff policies. Please bring yours with you for sharing purposes.
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Participants will learn methods to recognize and minimize common hazards that exist in the building and physical premises of early care and education settings. They will learn about hazards from fire/burns, lead, choking/suffocation, slips/trips/falls or injuries outdoors, water and sun, and transportation. They will learn how to create safe indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Facilitator: Cindy Trogdon, Child Care Health Nurse
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This training will explore the importance of father engagement in early childhood settings, highlighting its impact on children’s development and family dynamics. Participants will examine common barriers to father involvement and learn practical strategies to create more inclusive, welcoming environments. The session will cover effective communication techniques, program adaptations, and community partnerships that support and encourage fathers’ active participation. Through interactive discussions and real-world case studies, educators will leave with actionable steps to strengthen father engagement and foster meaningful connections that benefit children, families, and early learning programs.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Randleman Community Center, Senior Room, 144 W. Academy Street, Randleman
Facilitator: Jawan Burwell, Director of Child Development Laboratory at NC A & T University
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Come play with us as we discover first-hand how early learning experiences shape and form the development of the brain! This is critical knowledge for those of us working directly with children and families, and we will learn about brain development through playing a fun and competitive game! Participants will also learn about some great resources that can be used and shared in different ways to help others understand the power of the brain.
Time: 6:30-8:30
Location: Trindale Children’s Center, 13089 Trinity Road, Trinity
Facilitator: Kristy Umfleet
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Conscious Discipline in the classroom is a comprehensive approach to social-emotional learning and classroom management that emphasizes self-regulation and positive discipline techniques. It focuses on creating a safe and connected classroom environment where both teachers and students can learn and thrive. The core of Conscious Discipline lies in adults first mastering self-regulation and then teaching these skills to children.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Shepherd’s Way Day School,
1346 Old Cox Road, Asheboro
Facilitator: Sandy Johnson/Heather Semler
Sandy and Heather will be attending a Conscious Discipline Institute in July and are excited to share what ideas they gain to bring some of the most exciting strategies and techniques back to you!
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Participants will use an online module to explore what autism in the classroom might look like, and ways to better understand Neurodiversity. This module contains information about the characteristics of autism, including social communication, repetitive behaviors, thinking and learning, and how to support learners. This session is relevant to both new and seasoned teachers.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Kristy Umfleet
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Hybrid-Style Meeting:
Time: 12:00 in-person for lunch,
12:30-1:30pm via Zoom
Location: Randolph Community College Martha Luck Comer Foundation Conference Center,
629 Industrial Park Avenue, Asheboro
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Local teachers and directors will share how they create fun, interactive spaces for young children to learn and play using easily accessible and affordable materials. Participants will create a new feature for their Outdoor Learning Environment. Participants will also explore how the quality time and activities in the Outdoor Learning Environment can help you improve your ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 scores.
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Noah’s Ark Playschool,
2012 Old Farmer Road, Asheboro
Facilitator: Machala Vestal, Director of Noah’s Ark Playschool
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Participants will learn about infectious disease and how it is spread. They will be taught how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. They will also learn the importance of immunizations, proper hygiene and sanitation routines, how to recognize ill children, and when to exclude children from care.
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Cindy Trogdon, Child Care Health Nurse
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