NSU Child and Family Network

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 UTC | 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-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-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-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens.

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

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.

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-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.

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-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.

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-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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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-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.

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 | 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-1i: Move it! Move it! Prevention of Obesity (CDA 1) Monday, December 8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-1i *HEALTH: Move it! Move it! Prevention of Obesity (CDA 1)
Obesity can be a serious health problem for children and adults alike.. Learn tips for encouraging movement, exercise, and eating habits to promote healthy lifestyles for children.
Register in this class to receive a Health certificate.

I-1i *HEALTH: Move it! Move it! Prevention of Obesity (CDA 1) Monday, December 8 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-1i Move it! Move it! Prevention of Obesity (CDA 1)
Obesity can be a serious health problem for children and adults alike.. Learn tips for encouraging movement, exercise, and eating habits to promote healthy lifestyles for children.
Note:
This session is also available for Health credit. Register for the Healtlh class to receive a respective certificate

B-5g CLASSworks: How Will the Observation Tool Help Me and My Students? (CDA 5) Thursday, December 4 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-5g CLASSworks: How Will the Observation Tool Help Me and My Students? (CDA 5)
This session shares ways that will show how observation can improve quality and intentionality of teaching. Find out the many ways CLASS observations help with guidance and engaged children.

E-3c Holiday Activities to Promote Multiculturalism (CDA 3) Thursday, December 4 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-3c Holiday Activities to Promote Multiculturalism (CDA 3)
This session offers great information about our multicultural world and how to include it in your classroom.
Enjoy experiences with hands on activities that help children appreciate different diversity.
