Exploring the Protective Factors – Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development Deb Norris April 6, 2026

Join us for an engaging session that helps early educators use knowledge of parenting and child development to strengthen and empower families. This training builds practical skills to apply current brain science in everyday conversations, challenge common myths, use strengths‑based and culturally responsive coaching strategies, and create a clear plan for weaving child development knowledge into classroom and family engagement practices.

This training meets the Advanced Specialized Care training requirement. This training uses a 2+2+2 training design. There are three parts to this training: 1) a two-hour Online Real Time training session; 2) two-hour assignment practicing or implementing the training material; and 3) another two-hour Online Real Time training session focused on reflection and next steps related to the training material. To receive the full 6 training hours you must attend both Online Real Time training sessions and complete the independent assignment.