Monthly Training/Professional Development

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Session
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Training Description

Thursday
April 16, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Stop Shaken Baby Syndrome - Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma)
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), also known as Abusive Head Trauma AHT), is a serious and preventable injury that occurs when an infant or young child is violently shaken. This action can cause severe brain damage, permanent disability, or even death. This training is focused on preventing SBS. Prevention starts with education: caregivers/providers will be given information on how even the gentlest shaking can be dangerous, and we should never shake a baby for any reason, including frustration or attempts to stop crying. Safe coping strategies for supporting a crying child will be addressed, along with the dissemination of information regarding associated risks and consequences to other caregivers or providers, thereby enhancing measures to safeguard children from harm.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
April 18, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

$25
3 State Approved Hrs. 

Fire Safety
This course meets the requirements mandated by the Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner’s office.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Thursday
April 23, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Play with Purpose (Intentional Play)
Intentional play, "play with purpose," is a mindful approach to engaging in activities that are both enjoyable and designed to foster growth and learning across each domain. This training involves setting specific goals and enhancing creativity. By thoughtfully choosing appropriate games or activities that align with desired objectives, children can experience deeper engagement and more meaningful results from their playtime.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
April 25, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

$20
4 State Approved Hrs. 

 

Igniting the Power of Storytelling!     
Join us for a Saturday of Storytelling! Learn exciting new ways to add dimension to reading and language activities, assisting you in creating meaningful story reads by demonstrating how to make storytelling engaging, interactive, exciting, and educational. You will walk away with not only the books you will use in these trainings, but also make and take items, and all things needed to take back to your classroom to transform your storytelling time into something fun and magical for your children!

Dianne Fitchlee and Kathi Roberts, BFTS Approved Trainers

Houston Road Day Care & Learning Center
6045 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216

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Tuesday
April 28, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

***This training meets the
Language & Literacy
requirement
per BFTS

Early Literacy in the Infant/Toddler Classroom
This training will inform participants of the importance of literacy development in the infant /toddler classroom and prepare them to incorporate early literacy activities in their program.

Kerri Chalon
BFTS Approved Trainer

Monumental Development Center, 701 Martin Luther King JR Drive, Albany, GA 31701

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Session
Details

Training Description

Tuesday
May 5, 2026

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

 

Creative Activities
But I am not creative! How do I become more creative? How do I promote creativity in the classroom? Join us for a fun session full of creative activities to take back to the classroom.

Polly Raike
BFTS Approved Trainer   

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Thursday
May 14, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Safe Sleep Practices 

This is an interactive training that provides opportunities for the participants, as they go through this training, to engage in practicing and demonstrating safe sleep practices. This training follows the BFTS Safe Sleeping and Resting Requirements Rule 591-1-1-.30

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
May 16, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs. 

 

May Super Saturday!

We Have Centers, Now What?
Participants will have the opportunity to incorporate various diverse, age and developmentally appropriate activities to include children with special needs, difficult, and challenging behaviors. As they travel through each center, participants will be able to test the effectiveness of their centers through simulation and hands-on classroom experience. They will demonstrate new and innovative ways to utilize ideas for interaction and age-appropriate skills to assist in developing and enhancing activities of daily living.

Building Partnerships to Support Families Experiencing Homelessness
Learn how to identify families that are experiencing homelessness. Understand the causes of family homelessness. Learn the effects of homelessness on families. Learn how to work with families and their children who are experiencing homelessness.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Chili’s Restaurant Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600
Macon, GA 31210

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Session
Details		 Training Description

Thursday
June 11, 2026

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$10
2 State Approved Hrs.

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is beginner's training. It is designed to bring awareness of autism spectrum disorder to providers.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

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Saturday
June 13, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs.

 

F.L.I.P. IT!
F-feelings, L-limits, I-inquiries, & P-prompts! Join us in gaining practical insight into implementing the FLIP IT strategies, empowering staff to effectively handle challenging behaviors and foster a positive learning environment for all. 

Diane Fitchlee
BFTS Approved Trainer

Event Center, Albany State University-West, 2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707

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Saturday
June 20, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

$30
6 State Approved Hrs.

 

June Super Saturday!

I’ve Got a New Attitude! Professionalism Starts With ME!!!
By using the NAEYC Ethical Code of Conduct and Statement of Commitment and research, providers will have the opportunity to develop/amend their policies and procedures to include a section on Ethics and Professionalism that's "Center Specific" for their Learning Environment.

Using Transitions Appropriately
Learn to create and develop diverse, age, and developmentally appropriate transitional activities.

Sandra Jackson
BFTS Approved Trainer

Alma’s Baby World & Learning Center, 1338 Mobile Ave,
Albany, GA 31705

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Cancellation Statement:
If you cannot attend this training, cancellation is required at least 24 hours before the training starts. Failure to cancel within this time frame or not attending the training will result in the attendee being marked as a No Show.

For a training series, canceling, being marked as a No Show, or arriving more than 30 minutes late to one session will result in cancellation of all sessions in the series.

In the event of inclement weather, training will be canceled if public schools are closed in the county where training is to be held.