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Professional Development Training for Early Childhood Educators
MEGA
SATURDAY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL TRAINING
Mega Saturday is a comprehensive 10-clock-hour workshop that combines 4 Instructor-led Clock Hours with 6 Self-Instructional Clock Hours to provide a complete learning experience.
This training covers essential topics in early childhood care and education and is open to all caregivers, including family childcare providers, preschool staff, infant and toddler caregivers, before and after-school program staff, parents, babysitters, and informal childcare workers.
Join us to gain practical skills, deepen your knowledge, and earn valuable professional development hours in a supportive, engaging environment!
ABOUT MEGA
COST: $40.00 PER ATTENDEE
CREDITS: 10 CLOCK HOURS
MEGA SATURDAY training offers three flexible ways to participate, designed to fit your schedule and needs. You can join our VIRTUAL WEBINAR from anywhere, allowing you to learn in a live, interactive online session. For a hands-on experience, you can attend IN-PERSON at OUR LOCATION, where our team will provide direct guidance and support. Or, if you prefer, we can bring the training to you with our AT YOUR CENTER option, allowing your team to receive the full Mega Saturday experience directly at your facility. Each format provides the same valuable content and 10-clock-hour certification—choose the option that works best for you!
Qualified
Instructors
According to Texas Senate Bill 265, all Elite Instructors are registered master-level trainers, ensuring a high-quality training experience.
Child Care Regulations
Meets THHSC requirements and is aligned with minimum standards 746:123 (34) (45) and 746:1317, ensuring compliance and relevance.
How it Works?course credits
Choose Your Format and Register, Join the Training, Complete Your Homework and Earn Your 10 Clock Hours of Training.
MEGA CURRICULUM TOPICS
4 hours of live training with an instructor + 6 hours of self-paced learning = 10 hours of powerful professional development!
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 Teachers
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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 Environment
MEGA #4
INSTRUCTOR-LED (4 Hours)
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Guiding Challenging Behaviors
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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
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Maintaining a Safe Physical Setting
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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Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention
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Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, including Immunizations
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Building Positive Teacher-Child Interactions
MEGA #5
INSTRUCTOR-LED (4 Hours)
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Positive Teacher-Child Interactions
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Classroom Management
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Fostering Early Learning Literacy
ONLINE (6 Clock Hours)
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Building a Strong Foundation with Families
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Providing a Clean and Sanitized Environment
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Conducting 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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Guiding Challenging Behaviors
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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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Guiding Challenging Behaviors
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Minimum Standards Refresher Course
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
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