Foundation First

Webinar: The Impact of Raciolinguistic Bias in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Panel Discussion
2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | VA
In this panel discussion, participants will share their own experiences with raciolinguistic bias and examine its existence in early childhood classrooms. Learn more – https://sflece.org/page/webinars

Family Touch-a-Truck and Expo
2024-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West Street, Culpeper, VA, United States
Free Family Fun! A great time for families to visit fire trucks, dump truck, ambulances, tow trucks and more while connecting with area resources! There will be children’s activities, food and a bouncy house! Kona Ice is at cost and tickets for Culpeper Foster Care’s Raffle are at a cost.

Trauma, the Brain, and Hope: Implications for Professional Practice A professional development workshop with Jessica Sinarski
2024-04-13 08:30 - 13:00 | VA
Join us in our office at 10304 Eaton Place, Fairfax for this professional workshop.

Kids with tough histories often exhibit some “tough” behaviors, like opposition, aggression, and defiance. It’s a brain thing! In this professional development workshop with Jessica Sinarski, discover the hopeful side of neuroscience, with plenty of user-friendly applications for all ages.

https://bit.ly/profworkshop24

Celebrating Restful Babies & Tots
2024-03-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Center, 20 Sanford Dr, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406, United States
Routines, Engaging interactions, Safe environments and Trusting relationships are all essential to ensure quality rest for babies and tots. These exciting professional institutes will focus on strategies caregivers and program leaders can use in creating peaceful moments for Virginia’s infants and toddlers. There will be sessions for directors and providers.

NAMI Children's Challenging Behaviors in Spanish
2024-03-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Georgetown South Community Center, 9444 Taney Rd., Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Hosted by the Prince William National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Date: Saturday, March 2nd Time: 9:00-3:00 Location: Georgetown South Community Center 6444 Taney Rd. Manassas 20110

Free on-site childcare, breakfast and lunch included.

Foundation First Offices Closed
2024-02-19 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-01-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-01-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-12-25 00:00 - 23:59 | VA

Provider Training: Early Math for Infants and Toddlers
2024-02-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Training
In this training, we will define math concepts for infants and toddlers. We will identify strategies for your classroom and how this relates to the CLASS dimensions.

In-Person Toddler CLASS® Observer Training
2024-01-27 08:30 - 2024-01-28 16:30 | RAP Office, 10718 Ballantraye Dr. Suite 402, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22407
To attain certification as a CLASS® Observer, it is essential to possess a comprehensive understanding of the CLASS® tool. This involves successfully completing a 2-day training session and passing a reliability test post-training. Attendance and active participation on both days are mandatory for all participants. Once certified as an Infant CLASS® Observer, responsibilities include conducting CLASS® observations, coding the observations, entering scores into LinkB5, and delivering constructive feedback to classroom teachers.

Virtual Toddler CLASS® Observer Training
2024-01-17 08:30 - 2024-01-18 16:30 | Virtual Training
To attain certification as a CLASS® Observer, it is essential to possess a comprehensive understanding of the CLASS® tool. This involves successfully completing a 2-day training session and passing a reliability test post-training. Attendance and active participation on both days are mandatory for all participants. Once certified as a Toddler CLASS® Observer, responsibilities include conducting CLASS® observations, coding the observations, entering scores into LinkB5, and delivering constructive feedback to classroom teachers.
