Education courses - Tulsa Tech

0-5 Expulsion Prevention

Professionals working with young children explore the prison pipeline and the work of Walter Gilliam. Examine how children who have experienced trauma are at risk. Identify ways to prevent expulsion from early learning environments, which leads to better success in school and life.

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1-2-3-4-5...Let Math Come Alive

Join us for some math fun in this lively 'make and take' session! Create a big book, sing songs, and explore fun transition activities that will build math skills in young children.

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1-2-3-4-5...Let Math Come Alive C3

Join us for some math fun in this lively 'make and take' session! Create a big book, sing songs, and explore fun transition activities that will build math skills in young children.

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2024 Oklahoma Fatherhood Summit

The Oklahoma Fatherhood Summit celebrates the important role fathers/caregivers play in the lives of children. The summit provides attendees with community resources, best practices, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen families.

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A Parent's Guide to IEPs & 504 Plans

Unlock the complexities of IEP and 504 plans by gaining essential strategies and insights that empower you to effectively advocate for your child's educational needs.

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Ages & Stages for Early Behavior

Examine behavioral characteristics of children ranging in age from infancy through school-age and discuss appropriate responses to challenging behaviors at each age and stage of early development.

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Alternative Education Training

The Alternative Education office is hosting our annual spring regional meetings in person! We will be discussing professional development, evaluation and program visits, legislation and rules, and other questions or concerns you may have at that time.

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Arranging the Early Learning Environment

The arrangement of the physical environment is a vital part of any program. Gather ideas for helping staff use the arrangement of space and materials to meet the developmental needs of young children.

March 3-9, 2025, Online
June 9-15, 2025, Online

Arranging the Family Child Care Space

Learn ways to set up and organize your space, both indoors and out, to meet the needs of the children in your care.

February 3-9, 2025, Online

Art Experiences - Infants to School Agers

Creative art activities help children develop a variety of important skills, including cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language. Utilize a variety of fresh, creative art activities to engage children and enrich your curriculum. Bring a pair of scissors.

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Authentic Assessment - Infants / Toddlers

Gather ideas for using assessments to enhance learning in your early childhood setting. Discuss how to use observations to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers.

May 12-18, 2025, Online

Autism & Communication Strategies

Learn specific visual strategies and communication systems designed to help caregivers support children with Autism.

May 5-11, 2025, Online

Autism & Positive Behavioral Supports

Improve your ability to help care for and educate young children with Autism as you concentrate on learning specific behavior and guidance strategies.

April 21-27, 2025, Online

Autism STEM Camp

Autism STEM Camps offer a variety of STEM activities including computer design, and creating hats, shirts, and racers. Lunch provided.

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Autumn Time Fun

Gather ideas for fun activities to engage young children while teaching them about apples, pumpkins, autumn weather, and more!

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Behavior & Guidance for ECE

Explore the common reasons children exhibit challenging behaviors, the difference between discipline and punishment, and techniques for helping children begin to develop self-control.

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Behavior Strategies for Children

Children with special needs often display behaviors that appear inappropriate and disruptive. Learn specific strategies to guide children toward a more appropriate response.

February 10-16, 2025, Online
June 2-8, 2025, Online

Being Outdoors - Infants / Toddlers

Spending time outdoors is a valuable experience for even the youngest children. Gather ideas for making outside time one of learning, enjoyment, and exploration.

March 3-9, 2025, Online

Beyond Books

Reading books with children is important, but so much more can be done to encourage and enhance early literacy and language skills. Gather ideas for literacy activities for a variety of ages, including literacy games, child-made books, and writing activities.

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Blocks Rocks

Explore the importance of blocks in the early childhood environment while providing ideas for supporting and extending children's learning.

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Bring on the Books Seasonal Fun

Books aren't just for story time anymore! Discover creative ways to incorporate seasonal children's books into various interest centers and throughout all areas of learning and development.

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Building Relationships Culture, Bias, & Trauma

Part three of a three-class series discusses the impact of trauma and toxic stress and how it affects the context of our relationships with others and our environment. Examine adverse childhood experiences and how these experiences may affect brain development and neural network connections. Review the F.A.N. Framework to focus on working with young children and families and discover how to build strengths and protective factors in those families to help mitigate the effects that trauma can have on development. Must enroll in all three classes at once; select Infant Mental Health Series class to make your payment and then enroll in additional 3 classes.

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Building Supervisory Relationships

Discuss the challenges commonly faced when supervising others. Gather ideas for managing friends, family, men, women, and a variety of generations in the workplace.

March 31, 2025 to April 6, 2025, Online
June 16-22, 2025, Online

Bunches of Big Books

Love to use big books in your early childhood classroom? Come create 4 interactive big books, appropriate for emergent and early readers, that are fun and seasonally related. You supply 4 close-up photos of your face, scissors, glue sticks, markers, crayons, and a black fine-tip marker.

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CARD Winter Conference

Join the CARD Head Start team for their annual winter conference training. Discover innovative strategies to foster children's growth and development using current best practices recognized in the Early Childhood field.

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Caring for Children in Mixed Age Groups

Providing child care for mixed age groups can be a great challenge. Planning and organization can be the key to having an effective and appropriate program for children of various ages. Includes DIY classroom ideas.

February 10-16, 2025, Online

CDA 1 - Competencies 1 & 4

Promote good health and nutrition, prevent illness, reduce injuries, arrange materials and space, and establish routines in the early childhood environment for learning, exploration, and play. Books required.

January 27, 2025 to March 9, 2025, Online
May 19, 2025 to June 29, 2025, Online

CDA 2 - Competency 3

Focus on the development of children's social skills, empathy, and respect for others through the use of positive guidance techniques and prevention of behavior problems. Discover the relationship between guidance methods and children's individuality, personality, and developmental needs. Books required.

January 28, 2025 to March 6, 2025, 06:30pm - 09:30pm, Training Room 11 (1423)
March 24, 2025 to May 4, 2025, Online

CDA 3 - Competency 2

Study developmentally appropriate equipment, activities, and methods to promote the physical and cognitive development of children. Discover how to incorporate music, art, literature, writing, and block play into daily activities while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Language development and communication are also featured. Books required.

January 27, 2025 to March 9, 2025, Online
March 25, 2025 to May 1, 2025, 06:30pm - 09:30pm, Training Room 11 (1423)
May 19, 2025 to June 29, 2025, Online

CDA 4 - Competencies 5 & 6

Focus on the management of resources, organization strategies, communication, planning, record keeping, ethical practices, and working cooperatively with others. Explore the importance of participating in professional development and advocacy activities. Books required.

March 24, 2025 to May 4, 2025, Online
May 13, 2025 to June 24, 2025, 06:30pm - 09:30pm, Training Room 11 (1423)

CDA Portfolio Review

Are you close to completing your CDA requirements and applying to the Council for Professional Recognition to earn your national credential? Come receive extra support and get your CDA Portfolio polished and ready to submit.

April 30, 2025 to May 7, 2025, 06:30pm - 08:00pm, Training Room 11 (1423)

Challenging Behaviors

Delve into specific challenging behaviors such as tantrums and biting. Examine tips for dealing with each behavior and develop behavior goals and positive guidance plans that support the discipline process.

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Children & Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is Autism? Explore ways to provide developmentally appropriate care and education techniques for working with young children with Autism.

April 14-20, 2025, Online

Children & Autism Spectrum Disorder C2

What is Autism? Explore ways to provide developmentally appropriate care and education techniques for working with young children with Autism.

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Children & Sensory Processing Disorders

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID), have trouble organizing information coming in through their senses. Explore the characteristics of children with sensory processing issues and examine strategies for assisting these children in the early childhood setting.

May 12-18, 2025, Online

Children & Sensory Processing Disorders C3

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID), have trouble organizing information coming in through their senses. Explore the characteristics of children with sensory processing issues and examine strategies for assisting these children in the early childhood setting.

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Children & Speech & Language Disorders

Become familiar with factors influencing speech and language development and discover ways to support children with special needs as they develop communication skills.

March 31, 2025 to April 6, 2025, Online
June 16-22, 2025, Online

Children - Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Young children are often seen as defiant when they are tired, hungry, or upset. However, there are a growing number of children who exhibit defiant behaviors at other times and more frequently. You will learn the symptoms, causes, and classroom strategies for helping young children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

May 12-18, 2025, Online

Children Who Are Gifted & Talented

Young children who display gifts or talents in particular areas benefit from having responsive caregivers who can meet their needs in the child care setting. Discover ways to identify each child's gifts and talents and to individualize curriculum for students in the early childhood setting.

April 7-13, 2025, Online
June 16-22, 2025, Online

Creativity with Infants / Toddlers

Discuss the importance of creativity in infant and toddler development. Explore ideas for early art activities and other ways to encourage creativity throughout your early learning environment.

February 3-9, 2025, Online

Credit Repair Essentials

Take control of your financial future and discover strategies and tools needed to effectively repair and rebuild your credit. Gain the skills to dispute errors on your credit report, manage debt, and adopt habits that lead to a healthier credit score and improve your creditworthiness.

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DAP - Beyond the Basics for Directors

Discuss the guidelines of a developmentally appropriate program and examine excellence in the administration of an early learning program.

April 14-20, 2025, Online

Development - How Children Grow & Learn

Part one of a three-class series designed to give multidisciplinary professionals an understanding of infant mental health. Focuses on child brain development within the context of family, environment, and culture, as well as infant mental health. Explore attachments, the importance of nurturing relationships, and how child and parents' individuality, personality, and temperament impact growth. Must enroll in all three classes at once; select Infant Mental Health Series class to make your payment and then enroll in additional 3 classes.

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Digging Into Diversity

Professionals working with young children explore their cultural awareness and how concepts such as marginalization and implicit bias impact their work. Learn strategies to embed empathy and acceptance while working with children and families.

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Training Room 25 (2421)

DIY Classrooms

The classroom environment can be a powerful teaching tool. Gather ideas for creating a look and feel for your classroom that promotes learning and positive behavior.

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Do Boys & Girls Learn Differently

Explore the difference in the learning styles of boys and girls. Learn how to effectively plan and deliver activities that will meet their unique needs.

March 26, 2025 to April 2, 2025, 06:30pm - 09:00pm, Training Room 11 (1423)

Early Childhood Tips & Tricks C3

Discover community resources available to children, parents, and teachers within our community and state. Explore ways to network with other childcare providers and share ideas ranging from crafting to group time activities.

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Effective Communication for Directors

Do you communicate effectively with your staff? Discover practical ways to communicate and connect with the families of children in your childcare setting.

February 3-9, 2025, Online
June 2-8, 2025, Online

Encouraging Professionalism

Help staff grow in their commitment to your program and the field of early childhood education by encouraging professional attitudes and behaviors. Provide your staff with the knowledge and assistance they need to provide the best possible experiences for children and families.

March 10-16, 2025, Online
June 9-15, 2025, Online

ESSER YWM Regionals

Regional Youth Works Methods (YMW) Trainings for ESSER grantees.?You will benefit from two, full YWM training topics. Grantees are encouraged to bring as many team members as possible to this professional development opportunity.

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Ethics in Early Childhood Education

Explore the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct while considering how this position statement impacts the actions of both you and your staff.

April 7-13, 2025, Online
June 16-22, 2025, Online

Ethics, Values & Professionalism

Explore the topic of ethics, values, and professionalism in early childhood education. Examine the National Association's Code of Ethics while considering how this position statement impacts your actions as an early childhood educator.

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Families of Children with Special Needs

Share information and connect with the families of children with special needs.

February 3-9, 2025, Online
June 2-8, 2025, Online

Family Child Care Policies & Contracts

As a small business owner, you should have contracts and policies in place that help you communicate with families. Explore the components of effective contracts and policies, as well as the pitfalls to avoid.

March 31, 2025 to April 6, 2025, Online

Family Communication - Infant / Toddlers

Discover ways to foster good communication with the families of infants and toddlers. Discuss ways to incorporate information shared by families into the early learning setting.

April 7-13, 2025, Online

Family Engagement

Developing partnerships with families is an integral part of any early learning environment. Gather ideas for communicating, discover methods to encourage involvement, and gain knowledge on how to welcome and support diverse families within your program.

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Finding & Keeping Families

Gather ideas for simple and inexpensive marketing techniques that will help attract families to your program. Ideas for communicating with existing families and getting them involved will also be shared.

March 10-16, 2025, Online

Going Buggy

You will need your bug spray for all the bugs you will BEE around in this exciting class. Gather a variety of ideas for insect-themed activities to use throughout the curriculum. You supply scissors, markers, and glue.

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Healing Through Connection

Discover the impact of parent-child interactions in this transformative class led by Dr. Lewis, Associate Professor at Tulane University. Unveil insights on nurturing bonds, attachment, and racial acceptance through a unique lens. Joined by Dr. Beasley, Clinical Child Psychologist and Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, you will explore the dynamics of parent-child relationships and embark on a journey of connection and healing.

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Homebuyer Readiness Guide

Gain valuable insights into what lenders look for, how to improve your credit, and the steps needed to secure a mortgage. Whether you're a first-time buyer or just need a refresher, this course provides the essential knowledge and tools to make informed decisions while navigating the housing market and confidently move towards purchasing your home.

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Human Relations for Childcare Workers

Gain valuable communication techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and cultural sensitivity to create a nurturing and inclusive childcare environment.

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IECMH Workforce Listening Session

Do you work in the early childhood industry and see the struggles that families face regarding service provisions? Do you want to share about positive changes that could be made? This listening session will facilitate discussions related to funding, advocacy, services, professional development barriers, and other industry specific issues in your community. Brought to you by Tulsa Tech, OKAIMH, and The Parent Child Center of Tulsa.

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Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

Become familiar with ways to include children with special needs in the child care setting. Identify the definition of special needs, learn about guidelines for working with children with disabilities, and gather ideas for making adaptations to curriculum, activities, materials, and equipment.

March 3-9, 2025, Online
June 9-15, 2025, Online

Infant / Toddler Classroom

Explore strategies for encouraging meaningful interactions and gather tips for creating a successful infant toddler environment.

March 31, 2025 to April 6, 2025, Online

Infant Crying - A Trigger for Child Abuse

Discover information about newborn and infant crying patterns, inconsolable crying (The Period of PURPLE Crying©), soothing techniques, and strategies to prevent Abusive Head Trauma and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 06:30pm - 08:30pm, Training Room 25 (2421)
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 06:30pm - 08:30pm, Training Room 25 (2421)

Infant Mental Health Series

A three-class series designed to give multidisciplinary professionals an understanding of infant mental health development. Must enroll in all three classes at once. No refunds issued after 10/2.

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Investigating Our Learning

Explore ways to promote the importance of play investigations for young children. Identify ways to present children's research projects and findings to parents, co-teachers, and administrators. Bring a spiral notebook to the first night of class.

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Leadership Strategies for Behaviors

Designed for center administrators to discover how to help staff use an evidence-based framework to address children's social and emotional development and challenging behavior.

May 5-11, 2025, Online

Lesson Plans & Resources - Infants / Toddlers

Lesson plans are an important component of any high-quality early learning environment. Review the components of successful lesson plans and discover available resources and creative ideas geared towards young children.

April 14-20, 2025, Online

Loan Readiness & Credit Basics

Equip yourself with the knowledge of essential topics like understanding credit scores, evaluating loan options, and meeting lender requirements. Uncover practical strategies to improve your credit and build a solid financial foundation, ensuring you're well-prepared to secure the best loan terms for your needs. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their financial literacy and increase their loan readiness.

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Lots of Literacy

Discover innovative techniques for promoting literacy in various settings, whether in the classroom, at home, or within the community.

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Making Most of Interest Centers C2

Interest centers can increase learning while reducing behavior issues in your early learning environment. Explore strategies for encouraging meaningful play opportunities and gather tips and tools for setting up successful interest areas for a variety of ages.

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Making the Most of Interest Centers

Interest centers can increase learning while reducing behavior issues in your early learning environment. Explore strategies for encouraging meaningful play opportunities and gather tips and tools for setting up successful interest areas for a variety of ages.

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Medicare - Understanding Your Options

Are you eager to learn about your Medicare enrollment options? This informative class will teach you about your options and help you make wise choices for your future.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Meeting Room (3222)
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Meeting Room (3222)

Money 101

Discover the fundamentals of personal finance, presented in a clear, concise manner. Uncover new ways to grow and protect your wealth for retirement, education, and other life goals. Ideal for anyone eager to take control and improve their financial well-being.

Monday, February 3, 2025, 06:00pm - 07:30pm, Training Room 27 (2425)
Monday, March 3, 2025, 06:00pm - 07:30pm, Training Room 27 (2425)
Monday, April 7, 2025, 06:00pm - 07:30pm, Training Room 10 (1422)
Monday, May 5, 2025, 06:00pm - 07:30pm, Training Room 10 (1422)
Monday, June 2, 2025, 06:00pm - 07:30pm, Training Room 10 (1422)

Move, Sing, Listen, & Learn

Changing activities can result in frustration and challenging behaviors within groups of children. Gather ideas for fun and practical games, activities, songs, and props that encourage successful transitions and engage children during group times.

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Music & Movement & School Agers

Music and movement can help children learn and grow. Discover creative ways to include music and movement in your school-age program.

April 16-23, 2025, 06:30pm - 09:00pm, Training Room 11 (1423)

NEAR Science

Explore the science behind trauma and its impact on the brain and how to help individuals, families, and communities thrive by learning to put interventions into place. Uncover ways to mitigate the accumulation of ACEs by educating people about trauma and empowering them to use resilience strategies to foster healing. Brought to you by Tulsa Tech and the Potts Family Foundation.

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 06:30pm - 08:30pm, Training Room 25 (2421)

Nurturing the Developing Brain

Understand early brain development and its impact on future growth and learning. Discover how to support the developing brain through everyday activities and interactions in the early childhood setting.

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Nurturing the Developing Brain C2

Understand early brain development and its impact on future growth and learning. Discover how to support the developing brain through everyday activities and interactions in the early childhood setting.

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OFRC Child & Parenting Cert. Exam

This online test through the Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition's Child & Parenting Specialist credential is essential for prevention education programs designed for well-functioning families with typical parent/child issues and families who are experiencing moderate to severe family stressors (i.e., child abuse, family disruption, children with special needs, etc.).

January 13, 2025 to June 30, 2025, Online

Oklahoma Preschool Transition Summit

Connect with child development experts, early childhood educators, and local administrators to discover effective strategies for children transitioning into public school environments.

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On the Road - Family Perspective Seminar

Increase your awareness of services offered for parents and caregivers with special needs children by attending this On the Road seminar. Provides information and resources for professionals, parents, and caregivers to assist in navigating the complex healthcare system.

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Training Room 29 (2427)
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Training Room 6 (1416)

Open & Maintain Family Child Care

Discover how to open your family child care, including balancing time and money, regulatory entities, and resources.

March 3-9, 2025, Online

Planning & Routines - Infants / Toddlers

How do you plan for a successful day with infants and toddlers? Discover ways to plan developmentally appropriate days and create effective schedules and routines for your learning environment.

February 10-16, 2025, Online

Positive Communication & Early Childhood

Explore ways to communicate with others and positively handle conflict among staff and children in the early childhood setting. Techniques shared include the use of assertive language, positive attitudes, and the negotiation process while encouraging the development of strong communication skills in young children.

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Positive Guidance for Infants / Toddlers

Explore what it means to create a foundation for positive social interactions during infancy. Discuss factors that influence behavior and review tips for handling difficult toddler behaviors.

May 5-11, 2025, Online

Protecting Our Children

Understand the warning signs of child abuse and neglect, state regulations, and processes for reporting. Strategies for preventing abuse, supporting families, and keeping children safe will be explored and discussed.

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Responsive Caregiving - Infants / Toddlers

Examine the value of relationships in the infant and toddler early learning setting while discussing the importance of secure attachments.

March 10-16, 2025, Online

Say Cheese!

Photos are an important addition to any early childhood setting as they can be used to individualize and personalize concepts and activities, make abstract concepts real to children, and support all areas of the curriculum. Join us as we explore many ways to enrich children's learning experiences with photos.

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School Age Games

Come explore the hows and whys of cooperative games for preschool and school-age children. You will have the opportunity to ACTIVELY participate while learning a variety of age-appropriate cooperative games. Dress comfortably.

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Science Rocks C2

Science experiments aren't for scientists. They are fun for everybody, and that includes you and the children in your program. Be ready to be amazed at how easy it is to use ordinary material in extraordinary ways! Ideas shared are appropriate for pre-k and elementary students.

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Science Rocks!

Science experiments aren't for scientists. They are fun for everybody, and that includes you and the children in your program. Be ready to be amazed at how easy it is to use ordinary material in extraordinary ways! Ideas shared are appropriate for pre-k and elementary students.

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Simulation - Screening & Results

Part two of a three-class series designed to give multidisciplinary professionals an understanding of infant mental health. Discover core competencies that will help you engage with young children and families through simulation. Live class simulations allow a greater application of class content. Must enroll in all three classes at once; select Infant Mental Health Series class to make your payment and then enroll in additional 3 classes. Brought to you by Tulsa Tech at the OU Tulsa Schusterman Center, Tandy Education Center, 4502 E. 41st St.

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Sleep Deprived Behavior

I'm not ornery; I'm tired. Identify behaviors children exhibit because of lack of sleep. Explore ways to support children and families affected by sleep disorders.

June 18-25, 2025, 06:30pm - 09:00pm, Training Room 11 (1423)

Social Security - Exploring Your Options

Are you eager to learn about your Social Security options? This informative class will teach you about your options and help you make wise choices for your future.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 06:00pm - 07:30pm, Meeting Room (3222)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 06:00pm - 07:30pm, Meeting Room (3222)

Special Ed Paraprofessional Training

Required by Oklahoma State Department of Education for all Tier I Special Education Paraprofessionals. Content focuses on skills and topics important for success as Special Education Paraprofessionals. Book included.

February 24-27, 2025, 08:00am - 03:00pm, Meeting Room (F-044)
June 23-26, 2025, 08:00am - 03:00pm, Meeting Room (F-044)

Springtime Fun

Gain inexpensive ideas to spruce up your spring-themed units and discover how to add new life to your math, science, language, songs, snacks, and games by relating them to spring concepts such as flowers, weather, and bugs

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STEAM & Young Children C3

Discover the possibilities through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Introduce young children to fun and exciting experiments using STEAM-driven activities.

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Stress Busters & Time Management Tips

Stress is one of the most significant factors impacting health, work, home, and happiness. Through discussion and activities, explore the causes and results of stress and the tools for coping with difficult situations in the school-based setting. Learn to maximize your time and lower your stress level.

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Stress Busters & Time Management Tips C2

Stress is one of the most significant factors impacting health, work, home, and happiness. Through discussion and activities, explore the causes and results of stress and the tools for coping with difficult situations in the school-based setting. Learn to maximize your time and lower your stress level.

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Summertime Fun

Discover new ideas for fun-in-the-sun activities to engage young children while teaching them about summer games, sports, weather, and more!

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Supporting English Language Learners

Acquire strategies for supporting both home language development and English language learning while collecting ideas for literacy materials, props, and ways to meet the needs of English language learners.

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Survival Skills for Center Directors

Become more comfortable in the job of Child Care Center Director by discovering key elements of a center director's job. Identify strategies for making the job more enjoyable while becoming a more effective leader.

May 12-18, 2025, Online

TBEI: Maternal Health in Tulsa

Join Tulsa Birth Equity Initiative and those from our healthcare systems for a conversation about maternal health innovations that are happening in Tulsa.

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Team Building for Early Childhood

Bring your staff together for this fun-filled, activity-rich training course that demonstrates the importance of the 3 C's: Communication, Cooperation, and Common Purpose.

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Team Building for Early Childhood Staff C2

Bring your staff together for this fun-filled, activity-rich training course that demonstrates the importance of the 3 C's: Communication, Cooperation, and Common Purpose.

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Team Building for Early Childhood Staff C3

Bring your staff together for this fun-filled, activity-rich training course that demonstrates the importance of the 3 C's: Communication, Cooperation, and Common Purpose.

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Temperament & Observation - Infants / Toddlers

Investigate various temperament traits and how to observe them in children. Discover ways to use this knowledge to build positive relationships with infants and toddlers and to plan effectively.

April 21-27, 2025, Online

Time & Money Management for Directors

Learn how to effectively manage your resources, as well as those of your childcare center. Explore the topics of budgeting, fundraising, collecting fees, delegating responsibilities, dealing with paper piles, and much more.

April 21-27, 2025, Online

Toxic Stress to Safe Zone

Current brain research demonstrates children who have been exposed to traumatic events have changed brain architecture. Professionals who work with young children who have experienced trauma and toxic stress will gain a broader understanding of trauma, toxic stress, and strategies to mitigate risks and better support children.

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Train & Motivate Your Staff

How do you make meetings and trainings for your staff more fun and meaningful? Discover inexpensive ways to encourage and motivate your employees.

February 10-16, 2025, Online
June 2-8, 2025, Online

Transitions & Story Time Props

Transition periods are a pivotal part of any educational or childcare setting. When combined with engaging story time sessions, they become powerful tools for learning and development.

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Trauma Informed Care

Explore the different forms of trauma experienced by children and families. Identify strategies and community services available to support children and families dealing with trauma.

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Using Books with Young Children

Explore the profound impact of early literacy on a child's cognitive, emotional, and social development. Gain insights into selecting age-appropriate books that captivate young imaginations and stimulate learning.

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Virtual Learning for Young Children

Identify what virtual learning looks like for young children. Discover developmentally appropriate ways to engage young learners utilizing virtual platforms. Expand virtual learning beyond screens.

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Visual Schedule Strategies

Visual schedules use visual cues to support learning with young children. Discover ways to use visual schedules to reduce behavior challenges and classroom disruptions.

January 22-29, 2025, 06:30pm - 09:00pm, Training Room 11 (1423)

What's in a Box for School Agers

Open the way to endless learning possibilities using a box, some imagination, and a few simple supplies. Discover new, exciting ideas and create your own prop box. You supply scissors, markers, and glue.

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Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

Have you been putting off writing that will? Are you confused about trusts and estate planning? Speak with our expert and let them help you navigate this important responsibility.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Meeting Room (3222)
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Meeting Room (3222)

Wintertime Fun

Gather ideas for fun activities to engage young children while teaching them about winter weather, sports, clothing, and more!

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Young Children & Anxiety Disorders

You will be introduced to the concept of anxiety disorders and developmentally typical anxiety. Discuss the three major anxiety types seen in young children, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Signs and symptoms for each sub-type and strategies for helping children will be shared.

May 5-11, 2025, Online

Young Children & Anxiety Disorders C2.5

You will be introduced to the concept of anxiety disorders and developmentally typical anxiety. Discuss the three major anxiety types seen in young children, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Signs and symptoms for each sub-type and strategies for helping children will be shared.

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Young Children Who Are Highly Active

Young children are naturally energetic, but why are some children highly active? Discover reasons for high activity levels, and what you can do to help guide and support children who consistently exhibit impulsive, distracted behaviors.

March 10-16, 2025, Online
June 9-15, 2025, Online

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