Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Directors-HEO0287

CCE100458
- This class is LIVE Online via TEAMS
- Instructor: Vesta Hetherington
- Wednesdays - 9/17, 10/1, 10/22, 11/5, and 11/19/2025
- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Course Hours: 40
- Fee $240.00 (SEEK Eligible, Registry Approved)
- Textbooks Required
- SEEK Deadline: 9/3/2025
- Last day to register: 9/12/2025
The goal of this course is to assist childcare program directors in implementing trauma-informed care for the families they serve.

This is a five-session course, which will require the completion of outside assignments and readings. Upon completion of this course, childcare program directors will form a community of practice and will be able to:
- Recognize the signs of trauma impacting children
- Examine the importance of self-care
- Apply tools to help children regulate emotions and behaviors
- Evaluate the physical learning environment for trauma-sensitivesupports
- Develop a plan for creating a trauma-sensitive program

This course can be used to meet the Florida Credential renewal requirements and can be used to obtain the Trauma-Informed Care for Child Care Program Director Credential Endorsement.

Books are required and can be purchased through the Palm Beach State College Lake Worth campus bookstore.
SEEK Eligible, complete your application in the PBC Early Childhood Registry
Please contact Lucia Adrian at 561-868-4044 or adrianl@palmbeachstate.edu if you have any questions.
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