NSU Child and Family Network

E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities (CDA 1) Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities (CDA 1)
Learn how to incorporate nutrition into your curriculum with hands-on activities and how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program by avoiding food-borne
illnesses.
This session meets the requirements for ServSafe and additional health training.

I-3e Stop it Before it Starts! Preventing Violent Behavior (CDA 3) Thursday, December 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3e Stop it Before it Starts! Preventing Violent Behavior (CDA 3)
Guidance and discipline are important issues today. Learn ways to teach children conflict resolution and peaceful solutions to create a compassionate classroom and prevent violent behavior.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, December 13 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

I-8c The Wonder of It All: Child Development (CDA 8) Saturday, December 13 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-8c The Wonder of It All: Child Development (CDA 8)
Learn about the mystery of physical, social, and cognitive development of young children. Guidance and discipline require an understanding of child development and appropriate expectations.

I-2b The Magic of Music (CDA 2) Saturday, December 13 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: THIS IS AN AFTERNOON SESSION
I-2b The Magic of Music (CDA 2)
Learn music activities to enhance your curriculum, support language and literacy, and encourage development by making and using simple musical instruments to accompany singing.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, January 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens.

I-3c Guidance for Children of All Ages (CDA 3) Saturday, January 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3c Guidance for Children of All Ages (CDA 3)
Learn positive guidance techniques, preventive measures, and tools for behavior management that help children grow socially and emotionally. Guidance, not punishment, is the answer for behavior.

I-2f Making Stories Come to Life (CDA 2) Saturday, January 10 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-01-10 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
I-2f Making Stories Come to Life (CDA 2)
Learn how to keep children attentive during story time by using storytelling, puppets, flannel boards and activities. Have fun at this interactive make and take session.

E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1) Monday, January 12 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-12 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1)
Learn how to incorporate nutrition into your curriculum with hands-on activities Learn to provide a sanitary and safe food service avoiding food-borne illnesses.
This session meets the requirements for ServSafe and additional health training

E-7c Orientation to CLASS (CDA 7) (ADM 3) Tuesday, January 13 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-01-13 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-7c Orientation to CLASS (CDA 7) (ADM 3)
Learn about the Classroom Assessment Scoring System that can help you be more effective in your work. Find out what to expect when you are observed.

Trainer: Haley Poe

I-1d Creative Indoor Environments (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday January 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
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 to maximize learning and minimize discipline problems.

E-1k Autism 101 (CDA 1) Thursday, January 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1k Autism 101 (CDA 1)
What do children who are suspected of or diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder? How do you successfully work with them? Attend this session for guidance in how to help them.

E-1k *HEALTH: Autism 101 (CDA 1) Thursday , January 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1k *HEALTH: Autism 101 (CDA 1)
What do children who are suspected of or diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder? How do you successfully work with them? Attend this session for guidance in how to help them.

E-3h Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) (CDA 3)
2026-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-3h Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) (CDA 3)
Early childhood is a critical period of brain development, creating a foundation for development throughout life. Learn how traumatic and unfortunate experience can impact children’s behavior.

F-8a Supporting Early Language and Communication Thursday, January 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
F-8a Supporting Early Language and Communication
To help providers to learn to tune in to infants and toddlers – to learn to read and respond to the variety of messages.

E-8f Talk to Me! Language Development (CDA 8) Tuesday, February 10 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-8f Talk to Me! Language Development (CDA 8)
Language skills play a large role in children’s success in school and in life. Find out what you can do to make the most of their time with you.

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Tuesday, February 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric
The cost for a CPR class is $60 (Non-refundable or transferable).
Please register on the WLS first and then pay using this link for the class. https://bit.ly/3liH3Xs

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, February 19 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457

B-4a Building Positive Relationships with Families (CDA 4) (ADM 5) Thursday, February 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-4a Building Positive Relationships with Families (CDA 4) (ADM 5)
Learn ways to welcome and communicate effectively with families to create a team approach to early childhood.

B-3c Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers (CDA 3) Saturday, February 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-3c Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers (CDA 3)
Discover how to create special moments with infants and toddlers in everyday diaper changing and other routine tasks.

NSU DN-5b Strategies for Simplifying Food Service: Saving Time and Money Saturday, February 21 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU DN-5b Strategies for Simplifying Food Service: Saving Time and Money
Saturday, February 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ensure you are up to date on licensing regulations for food service and nutrition
• Learn about efficient menu planning and preparation
• Find out how portion control and age-appropriate serving sizes can save you money while
providing good nutrition.
• Learn to incorporate cycle menus to reduce waste and save money—and help your
purchasing and preparation run smoothly.
• Save money through cost saving tips for purchasing and inventory
• Receive nutritious recipe ideas
To register for training with WLS database and referral system.
Please use the link below to access the center’s homepage.
https://stage.worklifesystems.com/program/52
Call Karen Gunn 318-677-3192 if you need help.

S-5d Implementing Curriculum - Infant Frog Street (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Saturday, February 21 9:00 am – 11:00 am
2026-02-21 09:00 - 23:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
S-5d Implementing Curriculum – Infant Frog Street (CDA 5) (ADM 6)
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street Infant curriculum by experiencing the five developmental domains toward learning.

S-5d Implementing Curriculum-Frog Street Toddler (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Saturday, February 21 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
S-5d Implementing Curriculum-Frog Street Toddler (CDA 5) (ADM 6)
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street toddler curriculum, by experiencing the five developmental domains toward learning.

B-6a R-E-S-P-E-C-T (CDA 6) (ADM 5) Saturday, February 21 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
B-6a R-E-S-P-E-C-T (CDA 6) (ADM 5)
Explore how to achieve and help others achieve professionalism with colleagues, families, children, and others.

E-1f *HEALTH: Children's Mental Health Matters (CDA 1) Monday, February 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1f *HEALTH: Children’s Mental Health Matters (CDA 1)
The basics of children’s good mental health are not always clear, but the first fundamental rule is to know that children’s mental health matters.

E-1f *HEALTH: Children's Mental Health Matters (CDA 1) Monday, February 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1f Children’s Mental Health Matters (CDA 1)
The basics of children’s good mental health are not always clear, but the first fundamental rule is to know that children’s mental health matters.

E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1) Tuesday, February 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1)
Learn how to incorporate nutrition into your curriculum with hands-on activities Learn to provide a sanitary and safe food service avoiding food-borne illnesses. This session meets the requirements for 1hr SERV Safe and 2 hr additional health training.

K-5f Teamwork: You Are Essential (CDA 5) Thursday, February 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
K-5f Teamwork: You Are Essential (CDA 5)
There is no I in TEAM!!! Everyone has a part to play in a successful venture.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, February 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5) (ADM 6) TODDLER TEACHERS ONLY Saturday, February 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5) (ADM 6) TODDLER TEACHERS ONLY
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street toddler curriculum by experiencing the five developmental domains.
