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The art of serve and return not only builds communication skills in infants and toddlers, but it also builds social and emotional development as they learn about taking turns as well as building confidence. In this two-hour training, participants will learn about serve and return as well as having the opportunity to practice it using games and interactive discussions. 

Training Level: Basic; DHR Area: CD; CKA Areas: CGD, LEE; CDA Areas: 2, 3, 8; CCDF Areas: 13, 17, 20; ASELD Area: N/A; QRIS Area: N/A; Target Age Group: Infant/Toddler

Strong partnerships between teachers and families are essential to the success and well-being of school-age children. This class focuses on the important role childcare professionals play in building respectful, collaborative relationships with families. Participants will explore effective communication strategies, professional boundaries, cultural responsiveness, and ways to engage families as partners in supporting children’s social, emotional, and behavioral development. 

Training Level: Basic; DHR Area: CCPF; CKA Area: ICFC; CDA Area: 4; CCDF Area: 19; ASELD Area: FCE; QRIS Area: 3; Target Age Group: School-Age