MEGA
SATURDAY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL TRAINING
Mega Saturday is a 10 clock hour workshop that explores several child training topics. Training is open to all caregivers such as family child care, preschool staff, infant and toddler staff, before and after school care programs, parents, medical professionals, babysitters, and informal childcare staff.
ABOUT MEGA
COST: $40.00 PER ATTENDEE
CREDITS: 10 CLOCK HOURS
about Mega Saturday:
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According to Texas Senate Bill 265, all Elite Instructors are trainers who are also registered master-level trainers.
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The Mega Saturday course credits breakdown: (4) instructor-led clock hours and (6) self-instructional clock hours.
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Our training meets the requirements of the Texas Health Human Services Commission and is aligned with minimum standards 746:123 (34) (45) and 746:1317.
MEGA CURRICULUM TOPICS
MEGA #1
INSTRUCTOR-LED (4 Hours)
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Engaging the Cooperation of Young Children
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Lesson Planning 101 for Child Care Teacher
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Child Supervision & Safety
ONLINE (6 Clock Hours)
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Social-Emotional Development
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Outdoor Physical Premises Safety
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Quality Child Care
MEGA #4
INSTRUCTOR-LED (4 Hours)
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Behavior Guidance for Young Children
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Minimum Standards Refresher Course
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Understanding & Responding to Children Who Bite
ONLINE (6 Clock Hours)
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Observation and Assessment
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Classroom Management Techniques
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Minimum Standards Refresher Course
MEGA #2
INSTRUCTOR-LED (4 Hours)
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Developing and Enhancing Learning Centers
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Planning Developmentally Appropriate Activities
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Risk Management: Health, Safety and Handling Unintentional Injuries
ONLINE (6 Clock Hours)
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Warning Signs Indicating a Child maybe Victim
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Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, including Immunizations
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Teacher-Child Interactions
MEGA #5
INSTRUCTOR-LED (4 Hours)
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PositiveTeacher-Child Interactions
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Classroom Management
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Fostering Early Learning Literacy
ONLINE (6 Clock Hours)
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Handling Personality Conflicts with Families
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Providing a Clean and Sanitized Environment
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Daily Health Checks
MEGA #3
INSTRUCTOR-LED (4 Hours)
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Child Growth and Development
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Building a Strong Foundation with Families
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Emergency Preparedness Planning
ONLINE (6 Clock Hours)
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Handling, Storing, & Disposing Hazardous Materials
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Positive Guidance
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
MEGA #6
INSTRUCTOR-LED (4 Hours)
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Transitional Techniques for Child Care Teachers
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Inclusive Care for Children with Special Needs
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Promoting Children's Sense of Self
ONLINE (6 Clock Hours)
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Addressing Ongoing Challenging Behaviors
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Minimum Standards Refresher Course
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
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