NSU Child and Family Network

NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, October 25 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

NSU F-8a Supporting Early Language and Communication (CDA 8) Thursday, October 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU Webinar!
NSU F-8a Supporting Early Language and Communication (CDA 8)
Learn to increase awareness, sensitivity and skills supporting early language development.

NSU S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Infant (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Monday, October 20 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
NSU S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Infant (CDA 5) (ADM 6)
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street Infant curriculum by experiencing the five developmental domains.

NSU E-5a Directors: Effective Communication in the Workplace (CDA 5) (ADM 3) Thursday, October 16 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU Webinar!
NSU E-5a Directors: Effective Communication in the Workplace (CDA 5) (ADM 3)
Gain insight in communication styles, active listening, and how to give positive feedback to effectively communicate
with employees and the public you serve. Clear communication makes a big difference in efficiency.

NSU B-1e Planning a Happy, Healthy Learning Environment (CDA1) Monday, October 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-10-13 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU Webinar!
NSU B-1e Planning a Happy, Healthy Learning Environment (CDA1)
Find out how what you put in your classroom affects children’s behavior and can make for a happier, calmer day. Learn how to arrange you classroom for children’s learning and safety.

NSU B-1i *HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Tuesday, October 7 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-10-07 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1i *HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.

NSU B-1b The Basics You Need to Know (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Monday, October 6 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU Webinar!
NSU B-1b The Basics You Need to Know (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This session covers important information new teachers need to get off to a good start in keeping children
happily engaged, safe, and healthy. Perfect for you beginning teachers and those who need a refresher

NSU B-8c Brains and Brawn: Advancing Physical and Intellectual Development (CDA 2) Saturday, October 4, 2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session!
NSU B-8c Brains and Brawn: Advancing Physical and Intellectual Development (CDA 2)
Learn new activities and explore appropriate equipment and interactions to
support development and learning.

NSU S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Pre-K 3 (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Saturday, October 4, 2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session!
NSU S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street Pre-K 3 (CDA 5) (ADM 6)
Learn new activities and explore appropriate equipment and interactions to support development and learning.

NSU I-1f Play is FUNdamental (CDA 1) Saturday, October 4 9:00 am –12:00 pm
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-1f Play is FUNdamental (CDA 1)
Learn how play is the foundation of learning and toys are the tools.

NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5) Saturday, October 4 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5)
Learn how to make the most of your Frog Street Infant curriculum by experiencing the five developmental
domains.

NSU HE-1f *HEALTH* Children's Mental Health Matters (CDA 1) Tuesday, September 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
HEALTH WEBINAR
NSU HE-1f *HEALTH* Children’s Mental Health Matters (CDA 1)
The basics of children’s good mental health are important, but the first fundamental rule is to know that children’s
mental health matters and what early childhood professionals can do to support our youngest children.

NSU E-5b You've Got Personality! (CDA 5) (ADM 5) Saturday, September 27 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU E-5b You’ve Got Personality! (CDA 5) (ADM 5)
This session offers an in-depth look at how personality and temperament of adults and children.

NSU I-1d Creative Indoor Environments (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, September 27 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-1d Creative Indoor Environments (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Learn how to set up learning centers for a developmentally appropriate program and arrange your classroom.

NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, September 27 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

K-5f Teamwork: You Are Essential (CDA 5) Thursday, September 25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU Webinar
K-5f Teamwork: You Are Essential (CDA 5)
There is no I in TEAM!!! Everyone has a part to play in a successful venture.

NSU HK-8b *HEALTH* Brain Power (CDA 8) Tuesday, September 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
HEALTH WEBINAR
NSU HK-8b *HEALTH* Brain Power (CDA 8)
Understand the rapid development of a young child’s brain and the elements needed for optimal brain development.
What you do with infants and toddlers determines their future!

B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) (ADM 1) Thursday, September 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU WEBINAR
B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) (ADM 1)
This session is an in-depth orientation for new employees or those needing a refresher on all licensing
regulations.

NSU E-2b Math Magic: How Young Children Learn Math (CDA 2) Thursday: September 18 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU E-2b Math Magic: How Young Children Learn Math (CDA 2)
Discover ways to enrich play using inexpensive items effectively in your classroom.

(2-hr session) NSU K-5j Classroom Organization (CDA 2) Tuesday, September 16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
(2-hr session)
NSU K-5j Classroom Organization (CDA 2)
Learn CLASS strategies to manage instructional time and routines in a preschool environment.

NSU HI-2d *HEALTH* Let's Get Movin' with Activities to Support Physical Development (CDA 2) Monday, September 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
HEALTH WEBINAR
NSU HI-2d *HEALTH* Let’s Get Movin’ with Activities to Support Physical Development (CDA 2)
Support physical development in all children, including coordination and motor control.
Learn fun activities to promote their growth and good health.

NSU HB-1c *HEALTH* Learning about Food (CDA 1) (ADM 4) Tuesday, September 9 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
HEALTH WEBINAR:
NSU HB-1c *HEALTH* Learning about Food (CDA 1) (ADM 4))
Make food, fun, and nutrition come together in your classroom. Children can learn much about food while good nutrition is promoted in the classroom.

CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric
Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm
This training is open to all centers; Type I, Type II, Type III and Family Homecare Providers,
$60 (not refundable or transferable) per person. Please pay by debit or credit card AFTER you register on the WLS system.
Register for this session on the WLS database & Referral System (Please pay within 24 hrs. or the registration will automatically be cancelled)
This link is for payment only it does not register anyone for the class. https://bit.ly/3liH3Xs

NSU B-1i HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, September 6 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1i HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.

NSU B-1j Dramatic Play Props (CDA 1) Tuesday, August 26 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1j Dramatic Play Props (CDA 1)
Discover ways to enrich play using inexpensive items effectively in your classroom.

NSU B-2a Bravo for Books: Developing a Reading Center in Your Classroom (CDA 2) Saturday, August 23 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-08-23 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU B-2a Bravo for Books: Developing a Reading Center in Your Classroom (CDA 2)
Explore all areas of language development and learn ways to promote and enhance communication and literacy.

NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, August 23 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

NSU B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3) Saturday, August 23 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3)
In this session learn how to analyze the level of self-control for each child in your care.

NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Do you have staff who need convenient training as close as a computer or iPad? Enroll in these Online Webinars Free for Type III Centers, $10 for others
NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
NSU E-1e Five Characteristics of a Healthy Child (CDA 1)
What is a healthy child? Learn many ways you can promote children’s physical, social and emotional development.
Tuesday August 19, 2005, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trainer: Megan Barro

NSU S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street (CDA 5) (ADM 6) Monday, August 18 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
NSU S-5d Implementing Curriculum- Frog Street (CDA 5) (ADM 6)
Learn Early Brain Development Research, Conscious Discipline and Intentionality using the curriculum.
