NSU Child and Family Network

Early Childhood REFRESH EVENT Saturday, April 12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Early Childhood REFRESH EVENT
April 12, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
A full day to energize your staff with new ideas and strategies!
More info to come!

E-8c Make it Playable: Recognizing the Strengths of Young Children (CDA 8) Thursday, April 10 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-8c Make it Playable: Recognizing the Strengths of Young Children (CDA 8)
Come to a make and take session on the inclusion of all children in the childcare setting.

B-1d Medication Administration (CDA 1) Thursday, April 10 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1d Medication Administration (CDA 1)
This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

NOTE: This is an afternoon session: B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) Saturday, April 5 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session: B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1)
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.
Saturday: April 5, 2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

I-2d Let's Get Movin' with Activities to Support Physical Development (CDA 2) Saturday, March 29 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
I-2d Let’s Get Movin’ with Activities to Support Physical Development (CDA 2)
Support physical development in all children, including coordination and motor control.

E-4b Building Collaborative Relationships with Families Tuesday, March 25 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-4b Building Collaborative Relationships with Families
Building supportive relationships with families by helping providers define and practice active listening skills.

B-1d Medication Administration (CDA 1) Tuesday, March 25 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

CPR/First Aid Adult Tuesday March 25, 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
2025-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
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

CEU-3a Conscious Discipline Saturday March 22 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
2025-03-22 09:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CEU-3a Conscious Discipline Training

NSU CFN is thrilled to announce that Leeann Price and Ainsley Fontenot will be delivering a Conscious Discipline Training.
Conscious Discipline helps us recognize brain-body states in ourselves and children while providing practical skills for self-regulation. By
fostering safety, connection, and problem-solving, we support children in developing the executive state needed for learning and positive behavior.
Register for CEU-3a Conscious Discipline using the WLS system. Conscious Discipline Training costs $20 for Type I, Type II, and Head Starts.

What do you get? .7 CEUs–seven hours of training credit! Most of all, you get expert assistance for your classroom management issues.

I-3f 100 Ways to Say "Very Good": Building Children's Self Esteem (CDA 3) Thursday, March 20 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3f 100 Ways to Say “Very Good”: Building Children’s Self Esteem (CDA 3)
We can serve as a guide to help children understand values and develop self-esteem in the process.

B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 4) Thursday, March 20 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 4)
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.

B-1d Medication Administration (CDA 1) Saturday March 15 9:00 am–12:00 pm
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States

B-1d Medication Administration (CDA 1) Saturday, March 15 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2025-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

I-2f Making Stories Come to Life (CDA 2) Tuesday, February 25 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
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.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Tuesday, February 25 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | 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-8b On Track with Toddlers (CDA 8) Saturday, February 22 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
I-8b On Track with Toddlers (CDA 8)
Learn how to create activities and enhance the environment to meet toddlers’ unique needs and daily routines.

B-6a R-E-S-P-E-C-T (CDA 6) (ADM 5) Saturday, February 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-02-22 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Explore how to achieve and help others achieve professionalism with colleagues, families, children, and others.
Saturday, February 22,2025 9:00 am –12:00 pm
B-6a R-E-S-P-E-C-T (CDA 6) (ADM 5)
Trainer: Heather Davis

B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 4) Saturday, February 22 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-02-22 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

CPR/First Aid Thursday February 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric
Infant* Child* Adult
Classes will be held in person at *NSU Child & Family Network*
1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport. 71101
Thursday February 13, 2025 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Register for this session on the WLS database & Referral System
(Please pay within 24 hrs. or the registration will automatically be cancelled)
$60 (not refundable or transferable) per person

I-3c Guidance for Children of All Ages (CDA 3) Thursday, February 13 6:00 pm –9:00 pm
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3c Guidance for Children of All Ages (CDA 3)
Come learn positive guidance techniques, preventive measures, and tools for behavior management.

B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 4) Thursday, February 13 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

CPR/First Aid Monday February 10 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
2025-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457

CPR/First Aid Saturday February 8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States

B-1d Medication Administration(CDA 1) Saturday, February 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

I-2j Ins and Outs of Circle Time (CDA 2) Tuesday January 28 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-2j Ins and Outs of Circle Time (CDA 2)
Learn what makes circle and group times successful.

E-4a What Do I Do Now? (CDA 4) (ADM 5) Tuesday January 28 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-4a What Do I Do Now? (CDA 4) (ADM 5)
Learn how you can help parents through your knowledge of community resources.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, January 23 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

Rescheduled classes: I-6b & B-1b oF 01/21/2025
2025-01-23 00:00
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to the inclement weather, NSU CFN is rescheduling I-6b Caring for the Caregiver and B-1b Health Basics.
Please look out for emails concerning the rescheduled classes.

B-1b *HEALTH: The Basics You Need to Know (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Tuesday, January 21 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-21 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1b *HEALTH: The Basics You Need to Know (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This covers how diseases are spread and how to keep children healthy, and injury prevention.

I-6b Caring for the Caregiver (CDA 6) (ADM 6) Tuesday, January 21 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-21 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-6b Caring for the Caregiver (CDA 6) (ADM 6)
Our most precious gift to children is ourselves. Make sure you care for yourself and your staff.
