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Professional Development Workshops

Calling all Ellis County child care professionals...

Please save the dates for our upcoming Child Care Provider Professional Develpment Workshops for 2026!

All events are free to attend and include a complimentary meal. Providers have the opportunity to network with other professionals while receiving credit towards their annual certification requirements.

  • November 13th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rose Garden Banquet Hall & Catering
  • January 15, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (location TBD)
    • Topic: Better Brains for Babies
    • Learning Objectives: Better Brains for Babies is a research-based educational program from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension that K-State Extension has partnered with to bring to Kansas.  The program is an awareness and education initiative aimed at parents, caregivers, and early-childhood professionals that highlights how early brain development occurs and what supports it.  We will explore how neuroscience and early childhood development intersect to guide best practices and environments that promote healthy brain wiring in infants and young children. 
    • Facilitator: Monique Koerner, Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Extension, Cottonwood District - Hays
  • April 23, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (location TBD)
    • Topic: TBD
    • Learning Objectives: TBD
    • Facilitator: TBD
  • November 19, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (location TBD)
    • Topic: TBD
    • Learning Objectives: TBD
    • Facilitator: TBD