NSU Child and Family Network

I-3h Cultural Diversity in Your Learning Centers (CDA 3) Saturday, November 9 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2024-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3h Cultural Diversity in Your Learning Centers (CDA 3)
Learn how to provide for and respond to children whose background may be different from yours.

B-6b Tie a Knot in the Rope and Hang On! (CDA 6) (ADM 6) Saturday, November 9 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-6b Tie a Knot in the Rope and Hang On! (CDA 6) (ADM 6)
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
Working with children all day can make you feel that you are at the end of your rope.

B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 4) Saturday, November 9 1:00 pm –4:00 pm
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 4)
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.

E-8f Talk to Me! Language Development (CDA 8) Tuesday, November 12 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024-11-12 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.

B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) (ADM 1) Tuesday, November 12 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) (ADM 1)
In-depth orientation for new employees or those needing to brush up on basics including licensing and health.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, November 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024-11-14 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!

E-2b Math Magic: How Young Children Learn Math (CDA 2) Thursday, November 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-2b Math Magic: How Young Children Learn Math (CDA 2)
Learn how to help young children learn concepts such as numeration, graphing, sorting, and much more!

I-5i When Disaster Strikes: Helping Young Children Cope (CDA 5) (ADM 3) Saturday, November 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2024-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-5i When Disaster Strikes: Helping Young Children Cope (CDA 5) (ADM 3)
Learn how to be prepared for the unexpected. How to understand and work with children following a disaster.

I-1d Creative Indoor Environments (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, November 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 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.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, November 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This session meets the medication, EpiPen, and health training requirements!

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Saturday, November 16 9 am - 12 pm
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric
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-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 4) Saturday, November 16 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2024-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 4)
NOTE THIS IS AN AFTERNOON SESSION
What can you do to avoid being infected and what strategies can be used in early learning settings?

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, November 21 6:00 pm –9:00 pm
2024-11-21 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 health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5)(ADM 1) Thursday, November 21 6:00 pm –9:00 pm
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
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 to brush up on basics

E-3b There's Gotta be a Better Way: Discipline that Works! (CDA 3) Thursday, December 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-3b There’s Gotta be a Better Way: Discipline that Works! (CDA 3) Thursday, December 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Learn tried and tested techniques for setting limits and fostering self-control.

I-1f Play is FUNdamental (CDA 1) Thursday, December 5 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-1f Play is FUNdamental (CDA 1) Thursday, December 5 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The next time you are questioned about the value of play you will have answers

B-4c How to Get Parents on Your Team (CDA 4)
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-4c How to Get Parents on Your Team (CDA 4)
Strategies to establish productive relationships with families.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:00 am –12:00 pm

B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe CDA 1
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:00 am –12:00 pm

E-8h Understanding Temperament (CDA 8) Saturday, December 7, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2024-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-8h Understanding Temperament (CDA 8)
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
Saturday, December 7, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

E-1a Teacher-made Equipment and Materials (CDA 1) Tuesday, December 10, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1a Teacher-made Equipment and Materials (CDA 1)
Attend a fun make-and-take session using simple recycled materials to promote creative play.
Tuesday, December 10, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Please bring paper towel rolls and empty water bottles!

E-1k HEALTH Autism 101 Tuesday, December 10, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1k HEALTH Autism 101
Recognize early signs of autism spectrum disorder and learn how you can help.
Tuesday, December 10, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

E-2g Moving with the Brain in Mind (CDA 2) Tuesday, December 10, 2024 6:00pm – 9:00pm
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-2g Moving with the Brain in Mind (CDA 2)
Learn activities that stimulate the brain and support skill development.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 6:00pm – 9:00pm

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, December 14, 9:00am – 12:00pm
2024-12-14 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!
Saturday, December 14, 9:00am – 12:00pm

I-2a Art Is Awesome! (CDA 2) Saturday, December 14, 2024 9:00am – 12:00pm
2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-2a Art Is Awesome! (CDA 2)
Learn activities to use art to support your curriculum, help children learn, and set up an art center.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 9:00am – 12:00pm

E-1g Enriching Play Experiences (CDA 1) Saturday, December 14, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
2024-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1g Enriching Play Experiences (CDA 1)
NOTE: This is an afternoon session!
Discover strategies to enhance learning through age-appropriate, creative play.
Saturday, December 14, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

B-1d Medication Administration (CDA 1) Saturday, January 11 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (This class is VIRTUAL)
2025-01-11 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1d Medication Administration (CDA 1) (This class is VIRTUAL) **The link will be sent soon to you.

This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, January 11 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (This class is VIRTUAL)
2025-01-11 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 class is VIRTUAL
This session meets the medication health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

B-1m *HEALTH: Preparing Child Care Programs for Pandemic Influenza (CDA 1) Tuesday, January 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-14 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1m *HEALTH: Preparing Child Care Programs for Pandemic Influenza (CDA 1)
What can you do to avoid being infected and what strategies can be used in early learning settings?

I-3e Stop it Before it Starts! Preventing Violent Behavior (CDA 3) Tuesday, January 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-14 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3e Stop it Before it Starts! Preventing Violent Behavior (CDA 3)
Discuss ways to teach children conflict resolution and peaceful solutions.

CPR/First Aid Tuesday, January 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-01-14 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
CPR/First Aid
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
CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric
