NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5) Thursday, July 17 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Note: If you have the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum and your teachers need help using it, send them to this session.
NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5)
This training is focused on instruction that optimizes learning and development for toddlers.

NSU I-8e The Exceptional Classroom (CDA 8) (ADM 6) Saturday, July 26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-8e The Exceptional Classroom (CDA 8) (ADM 6)
Learn about early detection and intervention, and behavior management with practical classroom tips.

NSU I-2c The Building Blocks of Language (CDA 2) Saturday, July 26 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU I-2c The Building Blocks of Language (CDA 2)
Explore all areas of language development and learn ways to promote and enhance communication and literacy.

NSU B-1g *HEALTH: Early Childhood Hazards (CDA 1) Tuesday, July 29 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1g *HEALTH: Early Childhood Hazards (CDA 1)
Sun exposure and lead exposure must be understood and addressed to prevent harm to children.

NSU I-2j Ins and Outs of Circle Time (CDA 2) Tuesday, July 29 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-2j Ins and Outs of Circle Time (CDA 2)
Learn what makes circle and group times successful.

NSU B-1i HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday: August 9 9:00 am –12:00 pm
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1i HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.

ENROLL IN OUR NEW NSU ONLINE WEBINARS
2025-08-11 - 2025-09-10 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTICE:
**ON THIS AUGUST CALENDAR YOU WILL FIND SOME NEW NSU ONLINE WEBINARS!
Enroll in OUR NEW NSU ONLINE WEBINARS:
Free for Type III Centers, $10 for others
Do you have staff who need convenient training as close as a computer or iPad?
Receive certificates for 3 clock hours of training credit for licensing, CDA, and Pathways
To participate in these trainings, you must have a working camera.

NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
2025-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Do you have staff who need convenient training as close as a computer or iPad? Enroll in these Online Webinars Free for Type III Centers, $10 for others

NSU ONLINE WEBINAR
NSU E-1k Autism: How to Meet Children’s Special Needs (CDA 1) (CDA 2)
What do children need who are suspected of or diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? How do you
successfully work with them? Attend this session for guidance in how to help them.
Trainer: Jean Humphrey

NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
2025-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Do you have staff who need convenient training as close as a computer or iPad? Enroll in these Online Webinars Free for Type III Centers, $10 for others
NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
NSU B-8a Baby Basics: Infant and Toddler Development (CDA 8)
Yes, infants and toddlers learn rapidly. This session explains how caregivers can promote and enhance healthy
development and learning.
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trainer: Megan Barro

NSU S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Monday, August 18 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
NSU S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street (CDA 5) (ADM 6)
Learn Early Brain Development Research, Conscious Discipline and Intentionality using the curriculum.

NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Do you have staff who need convenient training as close as a computer or iPad? Enroll in these Online Webinars Free for Type III Centers, $10 for others
NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
NSU E-1e Five Characteristics of a Healthy Child (CDA 1)
What is a healthy child? Learn many ways you can promote children’s physical, social and emotional development.
Tuesday August 19, 2005, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trainer: Megan Barro

NSU B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3) Saturday, August 23 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3)
In this session learn how to analyze the level of self-control for each child in your care.

NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, August 23 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

NSU B-2a Bravo for Books: Developing a Reading Center in Your Classroom (CDA 2) Saturday, August 23 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU B-2a Bravo for Books: Developing a Reading Center in Your Classroom (CDA 2)
Explore all areas of language development and learn ways to promote and enhance communication and literacy.

NSU B-1j Dramatic Play Props (CDA 1) Tuesday, August 26 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1j Dramatic Play Props (CDA 1)
Discover ways to enrich play using inexpensive items effectively in your classroom.

NSU B-1i HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, September 6 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric
Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm
This training is open to all centers; Type I, Type II, Type III and Family Homecare Providers,
$60 (not refundable or transferable) per person. Please pay by debit or credit card AFTER you register on the WLS system.
Register for this session on the WLS database & Referral System (Please pay within 24 hrs. or the registration will automatically be cancelled)
This link is for payment only it does not register anyone for the class. https://bit.ly/3liH3Xs

NSU HB-1c *HEALTH* Learning about Food (CDA 1) (ADM 4) Tuesday, September 9 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
HEALTH WEBINAR:
NSU HB-1c *HEALTH* Learning about Food (CDA 1) (ADM 4))
Make food, fun, and nutrition come together in your classroom. Children can learn much about food while good nutrition is promoted in the classroom.

NSU HI-2d *HEALTH* Let's Get Movin' with Activities to Support Physical Development (CDA 2) Monday, September 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
HEALTH WEBINAR
NSU HI-2d *HEALTH* Let’s Get Movin’ with Activities to Support Physical Development (CDA 2)
Support physical development in all children, including coordination and motor control.
Learn fun activities to promote their growth and good health.

(2-hr session) NSU K-5j Classroom Organization (CDA 2) Tuesday, September 16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
(2-hr session)
NSU K-5j Classroom Organization (CDA 2)
Learn CLASS strategies to manage instructional time and routines in a preschool environment.

NSU E-2b Math Magic: How Young Children Learn Math (CDA 2) Thursday: September 18 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU E-2b Math Magic: How Young Children Learn Math (CDA 2)
Discover ways to enrich play using inexpensive items effectively in your classroom.

B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) (ADM 1) Thursday, September 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU WEBINAR
B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) (ADM 1)
This session is an in-depth orientation for new employees or those needing a refresher on all licensing
regulations.

NSU HK-8b *HEALTH* Brain Power (CDA 8) Tuesday, September 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
HEALTH WEBINAR
NSU HK-8b *HEALTH* Brain Power (CDA 8)
Understand the rapid development of a young child’s brain and the elements needed for optimal brain development.
What you do with infants and toddlers determines their future!

K-5f Teamwork: You Are Essential (CDA 5) Thursday, September 25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU Webinar
K-5f Teamwork: You Are Essential (CDA 5)
There is no I in TEAM!!! Everyone has a part to play in a successful venture.

NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, September 27 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

NSU I-1d Creative Indoor Environments (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, September 27 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-1d Creative Indoor Environments (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Learn how to set up learning centers for a developmentally appropriate program and arrange your classroom.

NSU E-5b You've Got Personality! (CDA 5) (ADM 5) Saturday, September 27 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU E-5b You’ve Got Personality! (CDA 5) (ADM 5)
This session offers an in-depth look at how personality and temperament of adults and children.

NSU HE-1f *HEALTH* Children's Mental Health Matters (CDA 1) Tuesday, September 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
HEALTH WEBINAR
NSU HE-1f *HEALTH* Children’s Mental Health Matters (CDA 1)
The basics of children’s good mental health are important, but the first fundamental rule is to know that children’s
mental health matters and what early childhood professionals can do to support our youngest children.

NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5) Saturday, October 4 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5)
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street Infant curriculum by experiencing the five developmental
domains.

NSU I-1f Play is FUNdamental (CDA 1) Saturday, October 4 9:00 am –12:00 pm
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-1f Play is FUNdamental (CDA 1)
Learn how play is the foundation of learning and toys are the tools.
