NSU Child and Family Network

NOTE: This is an afternoon session: I-2a Art Is Awesome! (CDA 2) Saturday, April 18 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
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.

NSU Online Webinar B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3) Monday April 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-04-20 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU ONLINE WEBINAR
B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3)
Identify ways to adapt your program and teach children skills that promote self-control.

E-1c Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1) Tuesday, April 21 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1c 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-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1) Tuesday, April 21 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-04-21 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.

S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Fours (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Pre-K 4 Teachers Thursday, April 23 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Fours (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Pre-K 4 Teachers
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street toddler curriculum by experiencing the five developmental
domains.
Thursday, April 23 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

I-1a Supervision Safety (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Monday, April 27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU Webinar!
I-1a Supervision Safety (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Discover the importance of supervision and learn how to supervise effectively and make your indoors and outdoor environment safe.
Learn to make helpful hints on to prevent accidents.

I-1a *HEALTH* Supervision Safety (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Monday, April 27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU Webinar!
I-1a *HEALTH* Supervision Safety (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Discover the importance of supervision and learn how to supervise effectively and make your indoors and outdoor environment safe.
Learn to make helpful hints on to prevent accidents. This session is for Health credit.

I-2a Art Is Awesome! (CDA 2) Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, 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. See many fun art activities to take back to your classroom.
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, 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 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

W-5x Stop, Look, and Listen: Are Your Child Care Transportation Policies Safe? (CDA 5) (ADM 1) Monday, May 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-05-11 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
W-5x Stop, Look, and Listen: Are Your Child Care Transportation Policies Safe? (CDA 5) (ADM 1)
Licensing Regulations State: “All staff members responsible for transporting children shall receive additional orientation training in the following areas prior to assuming their transportation duties.
Monday, May 11 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Infants (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Infant Teachers Thursday, May 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Infants (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Infant Teachers
Learn how to make the most of your new Frog Street Infant curriculum, by experiencing the five developmental domains: Language, Cognitive, Social and Emotional, approaches toward learning.
Thursday, May 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and 1 hr. ServSafe (CDA 1) Thursday, May 14 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and 1 hr. 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 or clock hr. training.
Thursday, May 14 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, May 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-05-16 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 and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens.
Saturday, May 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

DN-5b Strategies for Simplifying Food Service: Saving Time and Money Saturday, May 16 9:00 am –12:00pm
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
Special Event!
DN-5b Strategies for Simplifying Food Service: Saving Time and Money
Laura Marchan, a respected consultant specializing in group feeding for childcare programs, will be leading an in-person training session designed to help you meet licensing regulations and support children’s nutritional needs efficiently and without unnecessary waste. In this session, you’ll learn how small, practical adjustments can save money, reduce stress, and keep both children and parents satisfied. Laura, based in New Orleans, has provided training and consultation services across the state and brings a wealth of hands-on experience. A separate flyer will be shared soon with details about an optional private consultation opportunity.
This session will meet (ADM 4) requirements for those working on a Pathways Administrator Credential. Don’t miss it!
Saturday, May 16 9:00 am –12:00pm

I-2g The Creative School-age Spirit (CDA 2) Saturday, May 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
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 environment.
Saturday, May 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, May 16 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | 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) Saturday, May 16 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-05-16 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
B-6b Tie a Knot in the Rope and Hang On! (CDA 6) (ADM 6)
Working with children all day can make you feel that you are at the end of your rope. Learn how to meet your own needs so that you can take care of those that you serve.
Saturday, May 16 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

I-1a Supervision = Safety (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Tuesday, May 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-1a Supervision = Safety (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Discover the importance of supervision and learn how to supervise effectively and make your indoor and outdoor environment safe for children. Learn helpful hints on to prevent accidents.
This session is also available for Health credit.
Tuesday, May 26 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Health: I-1a *HEALTH* Supervision = Safety (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Tuesday May 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Health: I-1a *HEALTH* Supervision = Safety (CDA 1) (ADM 1)

This session is also available for Health credit. Register in this class to receive a Health certificate.
Tuesday May 26, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, May 28 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-05-28 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.
Thursday, May 28 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Saturday May 30 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | 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
Saturday May 30 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Toddlers (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Toddlers Teachers Saturday, May 30 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Toddlers (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Toddlers Teachers
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street toddler curriculum by experiencing the five developmental domains.
Saturday, May 30 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Tuesday, June 2 6:00 pm – 9:00pm
2026-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, 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, June 2 6:00 pm – 9:00pm

B-1c Learning About Food (CDA 1) Thursday, June 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-1c Learning About Food (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. Identify
ways to help children form healthy attitudes about food.
This session meets the requirements for 1hr SERV Safe and 2 hr. additional health or clock hr training.

E-4c Supportive Responses to Troubled Parent-Child Interactions (CDA 4) Saturday, June 13 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-4c Supportive Responses to Troubled Parent-Child Interactions (CDA 4)
This training session offers strategies for both positive and troubled parent-child interaction.

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 June 13 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

E-1g Enriching Play Experiences (CDA 1) Saturday, June 13 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
E-1g Enriching Play Experiences (CDA 1)
Discover strategies to enhance learning through age-appropriate, creative play.

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Thursday June 25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-06-25 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
Thursday June 25 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, June 25 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-06-25 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.

E-1m Well Ahead Outdoor Play and Learning (CDA 1) Monday, June 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-06-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1m Well Ahead Outdoor Play and Learning (CDA 1)
Learn many ways to enhance children’s outdoor playtime with games and activities that are safe, healthy, and age-
appropriate. Time outdoors makes for calmer indoor time.
This session is also available for Health credit. Register for the class below to receive a Health certificate
*HEALTH* E-1m Well Ahead Outdoor Play and Learning (CDA 1)
