NSU Child and Family Network

E-8h Understanding Temperament (CDA 8) Saturday: November 8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-8h Understanding Temperament (CDA 8)
Learn steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development by understanding their unique temperaments.

E-1d *HEALTH: Coping with Allergies in Children (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, November 8 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU Cenla Campus, England Airpark, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Alexandria, LA, 71303, United States
E-1d *HEALTH: Coping with Allergies in Children (CDA 1) (ADM 1)
Learn preventative measures and emergency strategies for dealing with allergic reactions, from mild to life-threatening.

NSU B-4a Building Positive Relationships with Families (CDA 4) (ADM 5) Saturday, November 8 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: THIS IS AN AFTERNOON SESSION
NSU 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 child care.

NSU Online Health Webinar B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) (ADM 1) Tuesday November 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-11-11 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU ONLINE HEALTH WEBINAR
B-5f Child Care 101 for New Staff: Starting Out the RIGHT Way! (CDA 5) (ADM 1)
In-depth orientation for new employees or those needing to brush up on basics including licensing, health, and
fire regulations. This is an important session for new staff!

NSU Online Webinar B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3) Thursday November 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU ONLINE WEBINAR
B-3b Avoid Behavior Problems-Teach Self-Control (CDA 3)
Identify ways to adapt your program and teach children skills that promote self-control.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Tuesday, November 18 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-11-18 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, EpiPen, and health training requirements!

NSU Online Webinar E-5q How Well Are You Supporting Your Staff Using CLASS Instructional Support (CDA 5) Thursday November 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NSU ONLINE WEBINAR
E-5q How Well Are You Supporting Your Staff Using CLASS Instructional Support (CDA 5)
Learn to guide staff to improve CLASS scores in the Instructional Support domain.

E-3c Holiday Activities to Promote Multiculturalism (CDA 3) Thursday, December 4 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-3c Holiday Activities to Promote Multiculturalism (CDA 3)
This session offers great information about our multicultural world and how to include it in your classroom.
Enjoy experiences with hands on activities that help children appreciate different diversity.

B-5g CLASSworks: How Will the Observation Tool Help Me and My Students? (CDA 5) Thursday, December 4 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
B-5g CLASSworks: How Will the Observation Tool Help Me and My Students? (CDA 5)
This session shares ways that will show how observation can improve quality and intentionality of teaching. Find out the many ways CLASS observations help with guidance and engaged children.

I-1i *HEALTH: Move it! Move it! Prevention of Obesity (CDA 1) Monday, December 8 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-1i Move it! Move it! Prevention of Obesity (CDA 1)
Obesity can be a serious health problem for children and adults alike.. Learn tips for encouraging movement, exercise, and eating habits to promote healthy lifestyles for children.
Note:
This session is also available for Health credit. Register for the Healtlh class to receive a respective certificate

I-1i: Move it! Move it! Prevention of Obesity (CDA 1) Monday, December 8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-1i *HEALTH: Move it! Move it! Prevention of Obesity (CDA 1)
Obesity can be a serious health problem for children and adults alike.. Learn tips for encouraging movement, exercise, and eating habits to promote healthy lifestyles for children.
Register in this class to receive a Health certificate.

E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities (CDA 1) Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities (CDA 1)
Learn how to incorporate nutrition into your curriculum with hands-on activities and how to provide a sanitary and safe food service program by avoiding food-borne
illnesses.
This session meets the requirements for ServSafe and additional health training.

I-3e Stop it Before it Starts! Preventing Violent Behavior (CDA 3) Thursday, December 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3e Stop it Before it Starts! Preventing Violent Behavior (CDA 3)
Guidance and discipline are important issues today. Learn ways to teach children conflict resolution and peaceful solutions to create a compassionate classroom and prevent violent behavior.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, December 13 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | 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!

I-8c The Wonder of It All: Child Development (CDA 8) Saturday, December 13 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-8c The Wonder of It All: Child Development (CDA 8)
Learn about the mystery of physical, social, and cognitive development of young children. Guidance and discipline require an understanding of child development and appropriate expectations.

I-2b The Magic of Music (CDA 2) Saturday, December 13 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: THIS IS AN AFTERNOON SESSION
I-2b The Magic of Music (CDA 2)
Learn music activities to enhance your curriculum, support language and literacy, and encourage development by making and using simple musical instruments to accompany singing.

B-1d *HEALTH: Medication Administration (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Saturday, January 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

I-3c Guidance for Children of All Ages (CDA 3) Saturday, January 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
I-3c Guidance for Children of All Ages (CDA 3)
Learn positive guidance techniques, preventive measures, and tools for behavior management that help children grow socially and emotionally. Guidance, not punishment, is the answer for behavior.

I-2f Making Stories Come to Life (CDA 2) Saturday, January 10 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2026-01-10 13:00 - 16:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
NOTE: This is an afternoon session
I-2f Making Stories Come to Life (CDA 2)
Learn how to keep children attentive during story time by using storytelling, puppets, flannel boards and activities. Have fun at this interactive make and take session.

E-1c *HEALTH: Enriching Food Activities and ServSafe (CDA 1) Monday, January 12 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-12 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 ServSafe and additional health training

E-7c Orientation to CLASS (CDA 7) (ADM 3) Tuesday, January 13 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2026-01-13 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-7c Orientation to CLASS (CDA 7) (ADM 3)
Learn about the Classroom Assessment Scoring System that can help you be more effective in your work. Find out what to expect when you are observed.

Trainer: Haley Poe

I-1d Creative Indoor Environments (CDA 1) (ADM 1) Thursday January 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
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 to maximize learning and minimize discipline problems.

E-1k Autism 101 (CDA 1) Thursday, January 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1k Autism 101 (CDA 1)
What do children who are suspected of or diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder? How do you successfully work with them? Attend this session for guidance in how to help them.

E-1k *HEALTH: Autism 101 (CDA 1) Thursday , January 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-1k *HEALTH: Autism 101 (CDA 1)
What do children who are suspected of or diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder? How do you successfully work with them? Attend this session for guidance in how to help them.

E-3h Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) (CDA 3)
2026-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU-CFN, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
E-3h Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) (CDA 3)
Early childhood is a critical period of brain development, creating a foundation for development throughout life. Learn how traumatic and unfortunate experience can impact children’s behavior.

F-8a Supporting Early Language and Communication Thursday, January 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2026-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | NSU Webinar, 1800 Warrington Place, Shreveport, LA, 71101, United States
F-8a Supporting Early Language and Communication
To help providers to learn to tune in to infants and toddlers – to learn to read and respond to the variety of messages.
