Nebraska Extension’s Early Childhood Team is excited to offer a variety of online and in-person classes designed to meet the needs of the Early Childhood Workforce. All classes that are open to the public are available to everyone, regardless of location, background or experience. If you are interested in customized training for your program or have any questions, please contact Katie for more information. Katie is available for customized training within Douglas and Sarpy counties as well as statewide and nationally, depending on topic area and availability.
Available Classes and Training
Professional Development Dates
Date | Time | Topic | Type | Cost | Hours | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03/20, 03/27, 04/03 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm Central Time | March Lunch and Learn – Caring for Infants and Toddlers
1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all 3 sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded. Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu | Online | No Cost | 1.0 | |
04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm Central Time | April Lunch and Learn Series – Family Child Care Join us in April for a series of Lunch and Learns focused on caring for children within Family Child Care Settings! Will be recorded 1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded. Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu | Online | No Cost | 1.0 | |
04/16, 04/23 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm Central Time | April Lunch and Learn – What does ‘School Readiness’ really look like? 1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded. Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu | Online | No Cost | 1.0 |
Customized Training
Customized training is available for staff development days, evening programs, family events, conferences or any other type of large or small group seeking to learn more about quality care and education for young children. The training can be held at the Douglas County Extension office or at another location of your choice. Training is also available in all of the Nebraska Department of Education Early Learning Guidelines Domains.
Training Examples
Examples of some of the training topics you can chose from, or request to have modified to fit the specific needs of your group, is listed below.
The Cure for Cabin Fever: Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Young Children in the Winter
Gardening with Young Children
Handling Difficult Behaviors
Look Who’s Hatching: Exploring Oviparous (egg laying) Animals with Young Children
Week of the Young Child Celebration
STEM in Early Childhood
Documenting Children’s Learning: Creating Meaningful Portfolios with Limited Time
Real Colors®, for the Early Childhood Educator
Follow the Leader: Rethinking Children’s Role in the Classroom
Extreme Makeover: Classroom Edition!
Explore the Outdoors Through Your 5 Senses
Program fees vary depending on the topic and supply needs, but typically range between $50 and $75 per hour. Mileage is included for any programs within Douglas, Sarpy and Cass counties.
Please feel free to contact Katie Krause with any additional questions or if you are interested in more information.