NSU Child and Family Network

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Tuesday, February 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | 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

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, February 19 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-02-19 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.

B-4a Building Positive Relationships with Families (CDA 4) (ADM 5) Thursday, February 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-4a Building Positive Relationships with Families (CDA 4) (ADM 5)
Learn ways to welcome and communicate effectively with families to create a team approach to early childhood.

B-3c Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers (CDA 3) Saturday, February 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-3c Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers (CDA 3)
Discover how to create special moments with infants and toddlers in everyday diaper changing and other routine tasks.

NSU DN-5b Strategies for Simplifying Food Service: Saving Time and Money Saturday, February 21 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU DN-5b Strategies for Simplifying Food Service: Saving Time and Money
Saturday, February 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ensure you are up to date on licensing regulations for food service and nutrition
• Learn about efficient menu planning and preparation
• Find out how portion control and age-appropriate serving sizes can save you money while
providing good nutrition.
• Learn to incorporate cycle menus to reduce waste and save money—and help your
purchasing and preparation run smoothly.
• Save money through cost saving tips for purchasing and inventory
• Receive nutritious recipe ideas
To register for training with WLS database and referral system.
Please use the link below to access the center’s homepage.
https://stage.worklifesystems.com/program/52
Call Karen Gunn 318-677-3192 if you need help.

S-5d Implementing Curriculum - Infant Frog Street (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Saturday, February 21 9:00 am – 11:00 am
2026-02-21 09:00 - 23:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
S-5d Implementing Curriculum – Infant Frog Street (CDA 5) (ADM 6)
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street Infant curriculum by experiencing the five developmental domains toward learning.

S-5d Implementing Curriculum-Frog Street Toddler (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Saturday, February 21 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
S-5d Implementing Curriculum-Frog Street Toddler (CDA 5) (ADM 6)
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street toddler curriculum, by experiencing the five developmental domains toward learning.

B-6a R-E-S-P-E-C-T (CDA 6) (ADM 5) Saturday, February 21 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
B-6a R-E-S-P-E-C-T (CDA 6) (ADM 5)
Explore how to achieve and help others achieve professionalism with colleagues, families, children, and others.

E-1f *HEALTH: Children's Mental Health Matters (CDA 1) Monday, February 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1f *HEALTH: Children’s Mental Health Matters (CDA 1)
The basics of children’s good mental health are not always clear, but the first fundamental rule is to know that children’s mental health matters.

E-1f *HEALTH: Children's Mental Health Matters (CDA 1) Monday, February 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1f Children’s Mental Health Matters (CDA 1)
The basics of children’s good mental health are not always clear, but the first fundamental rule is to know that children’s mental health matters.

E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1) Tuesday, February 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-24 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.

K-5f Teamwork: You Are Essential (CDA 5) Thursday, February 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
K-5f Teamwork: You Are Essential (CDA 5)
There is no I in TEAM!!! Everyone has a part to play in a successful venture.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, February 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5) (ADM 6) TODDLER TEACHERS ONLY Saturday, February 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5) (ADM 6) TODDLER TEACHERS ONLY
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street toddler curriculum by experiencing the five developmental domains.

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Saturday, February 28 9:00 am -12:00 pm
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Tuesday, March 10 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-03-10 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, March 10 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

K-8b Brain Power: How Language Interaction Nurtures and Trauma Impairs (CDA 8) Tuesday, March 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
K-8b Brain Power: How Language Interaction Nurtures and Trauma Impairs (CDA 8)
Understand the rapid development of a young child’s brain and the elements needed for optimal brain
development – including caring and responsive relationships, developmentally appropriate limits to learn self-
regulation.
Tuesday, March 10 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

K-8b *HEALTH: Brain Power: How Language Interaction Nurtures and Trauma Impairs (CDA 8) Tuesday, March 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
K-8b *HEALTH: Brain Power: How Language Interaction Nurtures and Trauma Impairs (CDA 8)
Understand the rapid development of a young child’s brain and the elements needed for optimal brain
development – including caring and responsive relationships, developmentally appropriate limits to learn self-
regulation. Tuesday, March 10 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm This session is good for Health credit.

I-3f 100 Ways to Say "Very Good": Building Children's Self Esteem (CDA 3) Saturday, March 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3f 100 Ways to Say “Very Good”: Building Children’s Self Esteem (CDA 3)
Discover ways to support children’s growth in integrity, honesty, confidence, understanding values and develop
self-esteem in the process.
Saturday, March 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Threes (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Pre-K 3 Teachers Saturday, March 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Threes (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Pre-K 3 Teachers
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street toddler curriculum by experiencing the five developmental
domains.
Saturday, March 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

I-1h *HEALTH: Shaken Baby Syndrome, SUIDS, and Other Infant Safety Issues (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, March 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-1h *HEALTH: Shaken Baby Syndrome, SUIDS, and Other Infant Safety Issues (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Creating safe sleep and play environments for infants is essential to protect infants in our care
Saturday, March 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

E-2d Come Play with Me: Dramatic Play in Early Childhood (CDA 2) Saturday, March 14 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
E-2d Come Play with Me: Dramatic Play in Early Childhood (CDA 2)

Discover inexpensive ways to create fun at the role of dramatic play in children’s learning and explore ways you can help.
Saturday, March 14 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Fours (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Pre-K 4 Teachers Saturday, March 14 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
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.
Saturday, March 14 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, March 19 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.
Thursday, March 19 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

E-5q How Well Are You Supporting Your Staff Using CLASS Instructional Support (CDA 5) (ADM 3) Monday, March 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-5q How Well Are You Supporting Your Staff Using CLASS Instructional Support (CDA 5) (ADM 3)
Learn to guide staff to improve CLASS scores in the Instructional Support domain. Use discussions and
activities to promote higher order thinking skills, cognition
Monday, March 23 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1) Tuesday, March 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-03-24 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.
Tuesday, March 24 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Tuesday, March 31 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-03-31 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.
Tuesday, March 31 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
