NSU Child and Family Network

I-8b On Track with Toddlers (CDA 8) Saturday, February 22 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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-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-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 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
B-1d Medication Administration (CDA 1)
This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

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-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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

I-8d Don't Forget About the School Agers (CDA 8) Saturday, March 29 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-8d Don’t Forget About the School Agers (CDA 8)
Learn fun new activities and games to teach, entertain and occupy busy schoolagers.

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.

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

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

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.

Early Childhood REFRESH EVENT Saturday, April 12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:00 | 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!

B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) Tuesday, April 15 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1)
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.

I-3i Summer Voyage: Louisiana Activities for Your Summer Schoolagers (CDA 3) Tuesday, April 15 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3i Summer Voyage: Louisiana Activities for Your Summer Schoolagers (CDA 3)
Learn how you can provide activities that draw on our state’s culture in your summer program.

E-1d *HEALTH: Coping with Allergies in Children (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, April 26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1d *HEALTH: Coping with Allergies in Children (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Learn preventative measures and emergency strategies for dealing with allergic reactions.

W-5x Stop, Look, and Listen: Are your transportation Policies Safe? (CDA 5) (ADM 1) Saturday, April 26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
W-5x Stop, Look, and Listen: Are your transportation Policies Safe? (CDA 5) (ADM 1)
Licensing Regulations State: “All staff members responsible for transporting children.

NOTE: This is an afternoon session: I-2g The Creative School-age Spirit (CDA 2) Saturday, April 26 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
I-2g The Creative School-age Spirit (CDA 2)
Learn typical behaviors of school-age children and ways to create a positive, enjoyable school-age program.

I-1h *HEALTH: Shaken Baby Syndrome, SUIDS, and Other Infant Safety Issues (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Tuesday, April 29 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-1h *HEALTH: Shaken Baby Syndrome, SUIDS, and Other Infant Safety Issues (CDA 1)
(ADM 1)
Creating safe sleep and play environments for infants is essential to protect infants in our care.

E-3a Understanding Social Development in Children (CDA 3) Tuesday, April 29 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-3a Understanding Social Development in Children (CDA 3)
Social Development is more than sharing and taking turns.

CPR/First Aid Tuesday May 8 6:00 pm – 9:00pm
2025-05-08 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
Tuesday May 8, 2025 6:00 pm –9:00pm

NSU E-1j *HEALTH: What Bugs Are Bugging Your Children? Tuesday: May 8 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU E-1j *HEALTH: What Bugs Are Bugging Your Children?
Identify those creepy crawlies and learn how to eradicate them!!!

CPR/First Aid Saturday, May 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | 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
Saturday, May 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

NSU B-3e Challenging Behavior of Infants and Toddlers (CDA-3) Saturday, May 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-3e Challenging Behavior of Infants and Toddlers (CDA-3)
Discussion and ways to help a child that behaves in ways that you find challenging.

NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, May 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
The medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

NSU I-2b The Magic of Music (CDA 2) Saturday, May 17 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU I-2b The Magic of Music (CDA 2)
Learn music activities to enhance your curriculum and encourage development by making simple musical instruments.
