This year, we are pleased to offer multiple Pre-Institute workshop options. These workshops will take place on Thursday, October 3rd starting at 8:30 a.m. at Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona, Iowa. All Pre-Institute sessions are eligible to receive HHS and CDA training credit.
Option 1: ServSafe® Training
Presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Whether you are a food service manager or an employee, using current best practices in safe food handling is essential to keep your program in compliance and protect the health of both children and staff. You’ll have the opportunity to take an exam to be certified as a Food Protection Manager.
ServSafe blends the latest FDA Food Code and food safety research. Participants learn current best practices related to safe food handling and cleaning/sanitizing and other food safety essentials. ServSafe certificates are valid for five years. Learn more about the ServSafe training here.
Taking the ServSafe training and exam fulfills a Level 1 IQ4K requirement for staff members who prepare meals in child care centers and preschools.
Registration Instructions
Registration for this Pre-Institute training is separate from the Fall Institute registration. Interested participants must register on ISU’s website (below) in order to be registered for this class. If you would like the 8 HHS credit hours offered by this workshop, you must also register on i-PoWeR.
The cost of this workshop is $160.
Option 2: EC-PBIS
Sponsored by the EC-PBIS State Leadership Team
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Rev It Up or Calm It Down: Trauma-Informed Regulation Strategies for Everybody.
Stress has a deep impact on how infants, young children and adults are able to regulate their internal systems. Lack of regulation often shows up in or through behavior. This interactive full-day session will provide information about the integration of trauma-informed care in the Pyramid Model (EC-PBIS) and practices to deepen our understanding and strengthen our support of regulation skills across a variety of settings.
Registration Instructions
To register for this Pre-Institute session, make sure you select “Thursday Pre-Institute: EC-PBIS” on the Fall Institute registration. If you would like the 6 HHS credit hours offered by this training, you must also register on i-PoWeR.
Registration for this Pre-Institute session closes September 12th.
| Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|
| $99 | $139 |
Option 3: Nature-Based Science
Presented by Blank Park Zoo
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Participants will engage in science investigations focused on nature and introduce them to the concept of Nature Play, where they will take away ideas for nature activities, discover the developmental value of playing outside and how such opportunities help children build skills needed for STEM learning, and learn ways to incorporate nature play opportunities indoors.
Registration Instructions
To register for this Pre-Institute session, make sure you select “Thursday Pre-Institute: Blank Park Zoo” on the Fall Institute registration. If you would like the 6 HHS credit hours offered by this training, you must also register on i-PoWeR.
Registration for this Pre-Institute training closes September 12th.
| Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|
| $99 | $139 |
