Winter/Spring Professional Development Opportunities: (Print in LANDSCAPE Mode)
Region II (Geary,  Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee Counties)

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Riley Nov 5 6:30-8:30 PM First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 2 Lindsey Smith Clifford The Big Red Dog KTWU Public Television Through the character of Clifford, children are introduced to gentle lessons about being a part of a community, acceptance, and resolving differences. $25 (includes a big bag of materials!) 2. Learning Environment and Curriculum Level 2 2. Physical and Intellectual Competence
Function 5
Geary Nov 8 9:00AM-1:00PM CCCC Geary Campus, 631 Caroline Ave, Junction City, KS 4 Lindsey Smith Healthy Habits Grow Healthy Children and Let's Move, Learn and Have Fun   Kansas is the best place to raise our children. Come to this event to learn how to keep our children healthy and active as they move, learn. and have fun in our care. $15 1. Child Growth & Development Level 4 8. Child Growth & Development
Pottawatomie

Nov 18

Cancelled

6:30-8:30 PM Wamego Senior Center, 501 S Ash, Wamego, KS 2 Lindsey Smith Dealing With Divorce and Separation in Child Care Pottawatomie County Health Dept. Join us for finding ways to help the children in your care when they are dealing with a separation or divorce within their families. Identify coping skills to help them through this transition. $10 6. Interactions with Children Level 3 3. Social and Emotional Development Function 10
Riley Dec 4 6:30-8:30 PM First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 2 Lindsey Smith Greetings and Departures First Lutheran Church Do you need more thoughts and ideas on how to greet families and children as they enter and depart your care? Learn more about greeting and departing and all that goes along with this everyday occurrence. $8 2. Learning Environment and Curriculum Level 2 2. Physical and Intellectual Competence
Function 6
Riley Dec 8 6:30-9:30 PM KSU Foundation Building, 2323 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 3 Patty Peschel Community First Aid American Red Cross Become certified in American Red Cross First Aid for adults, children and infants $30 for one, $50 for both First Aid & CPR 5. Health Safety & Nutrition Level 1 1. Safe Healthy Learning Environment Function 1
Riley Dec 15 6:30-9:30 PM KSU Foundation Building, 2323 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 3 Patty Peschel Community CPR American Red Cross Become certified in American Red Cross CPR for adults, children and infants $30 for one, $50 for both First Aid & CPR 5. Health Safety & Nutrition Level 1 1. Safe Healthy Learning Environment Function 1
Geary Dec 11 6:30-8:30 PM CCCC Geary Campus, 631 Caroline Ave, Junction City, KS 2 Lindsey Smith Helping Parents Deal With Separation   This training is about assisting parents as they struggle to leave their children in the care of providers. This event will also provide tips for how to work with separation coping for parents and children. $8 4. Families and Communities Level 2 4. Relationships with Families Function 11