NSU Child and Family Network

NSU I-2b The Magic of Music (CDA 2) Saturday, May 17 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU I-2b The Magic of Music (CDA 2)
Learn music activities to enhance your curriculum and encourage development by making simple musical instruments.

NSU B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe CDA 11) (ADM 1) Thursday, May 22 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe CDA 11) (ADM 1)
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.

NSU B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) Thursday, May 22 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5)
This session is an in-depth orientation for new employees or a refresher on basic licensing regulations.

NSU B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3) Thursday, June 5 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3)
Identify ways to adapt your program and teach children skills that promote self-control.

NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday: June 7 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
The medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

NSU I-2a Art Is Awesome! (CDA 2) Saturday, June 7 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-2a Art Is Awesome! (CDA 2)
Learn many fun art activities to take back to your classroom.

NSU E-4c Supportive Responses to Troubled Parent-Child Interactions (CDA 4) Saturday June 7 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU E-4c Supportive Responses to Troubled Parent-Child Interactions (CDA 4)
Offers strategies for both positive and troubled parent-child interactions.

CPR/First Aid Saturday, June 14 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Teacher Education Center (TEC) Room 105C, Sam Sibley Road, Natchitoches, LA, 71457
CPR/First Aid Adult & Pediatric $60 (not refundable or transferable) per person
This training is open to all centers; Type I, Type II, Type III and Family Home care Providers
Please pay by debit or credit card AFTER you register on the WLS system. This link is for payment only it does not register anyone for the class. https://bit.ly/3liH3Xs

NSU E-1m HEALTH: Well Ahead Outdoor Play and Learning (CDA 1) Tuesday, June 17 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU E-1m HEALTH: Well Ahead Outdoor Play and Learning (CDA 1)
Offers strategies for both positive and troubled parent-child interactions.

NSU B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe CDA 11) (ADM 1) Saturday, June 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States

NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, July 12 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
The medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!
Trainer: Juanita Tatum

NSU B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday, July 17 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1h HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Learn how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program and avoid food-borne illnesses.

NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5) Thursday, July 17 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
Note: If you have the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum and your teachers need help using it, send them to this session.
NSU S-5j Frog Street Toddlers Curriculum (CDA 5)
This training is focused on instruction that optimizes learning and development for toddlers.

NSU I-8e The Exceptional Classroom (CDA 8) (ADM 6) Saturday, July 26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-8e The Exceptional Classroom (CDA 8) (ADM 6)
Learn about early detection and intervention, and behavior management with practical classroom tips.

NSU I-2c The Building Blocks of Language (CDA 2) Saturday, July 26 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
NSU I-2c The Building Blocks of Language (CDA 2)
Explore all areas of language development and learn ways to promote and enhance communication and literacy.

NSU B-1g *HEALTH: Early Childhood Hazards (CDA 1) Tuesday, July 29 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU B-1g *HEALTH: Early Childhood Hazards (CDA 1)
Sun exposure and lead exposure must be understood and addressed to prevent harm to children.

NSU I-2j Ins and Outs of Circle Time (CDA 2) Tuesday, July 29 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU I-2j Ins and Outs of Circle Time (CDA 2)
Learn what makes circle and group times successful.

NSU B-1i HEALTH Serve Safe (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday: August 9 9:00 am –12:00 pm
2025-08-09 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.

ENROLL IN OUR NEW NSU ONLINE WEBINARS
2025-08-11 - 2025-09-10 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTICE:
**ON THIS AUGUST CALENDAR YOU WILL FIND SOME NEW NSU ONLINE WEBINARS!
Enroll in OUR NEW NSU ONLINE WEBINARS:
Free for Type III Centers, $10 for others
Do you have staff who need convenient training as close as a computer or iPad?
Receive certificates for 3 clock hours of training credit for licensing, CDA, and Pathways
To participate in these trainings, you must have a working camera.

NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
2025-08-11 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-1k Autism: How to Meet Children’s Special Needs (CDA 1) (CDA 2)
What do children need who are suspected of or diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? How do you
successfully work with them? Attend this session for guidance in how to help them.
Trainer: Jean Humphrey

NSU ONLINE WEBINAR:
2025-08-14 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 B-8a Baby Basics: Infant and Toddler Development (CDA 8)
Yes, infants and toddlers learn rapidly. This session explains how caregivers can promote and enhance healthy
development and learning.
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, 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.

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 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 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-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
This session meets the medication and health training requirements, including the use of EpiPens!

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-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-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

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 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.
