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August 2022 - June 2023: Upcoming Trainings

Scheduled Training Sessions

April 29, 2023 

April Super Saturday [8:30 - 2:30]

  • Trainer: Dr. Taylor Dee Spencer
  • 5 hours of DSS Credit Offered
  • Cumberland United Methodist Church 163 S Coit St, Florence, SC 29501
  • Cost: $10

May 20, 2023 

This training date is being rescheduled.  Please check back for additional information. 

June 3, 2023 

June Super Saturday [8:30 - 2:30]

  • Trainer: Dr. Taylor Dee Spencer
  • 5 hours of DSS Credit Offered
  • Cumberland United Methodist Church 163 S Coit St, Florence, SC 29501
  • Cost: $10

June 24, 2023 [Virtual]

  • Session 1: Interest Areas: What Are They?

  • 9:00AM - 11:00AM
  • Trainer: Crystal Campbell
  • Cost: $5

  • Session 2: Keeping Order, Teaching Rules: Without Casuing Trauma or Drama

  • 11:00- 1:00PM
  • Trainer: Crystal Campbell
  • Cost: $5

July 29, 2023 

July Super Saturday [8:30 - 2:30]

  • Trainer: Dr. Taylor Dee Spencer
  • 5 hours of DSS Credit Offered
  • Location: TBA
  • Cost: $10 

To Register:

Register below for the session(s) that you would like to attend.

Sumit payment [cash/ check] to Florence County First Steps, 415 S. Coit Street, Florence, SC 29501

NEW THIS YEAR: Pay with Paypal: Click on the link provided after registering to use your credit/debit card to pay

Please Note: Your registration will not be completed until payment is received

 

Training Registrations 

June 24, 2023 Virtual Training (Session 1)

Interest Areas: What Are They

Participants will discover and explore the world of interest areas and how to set them up according to early learning standards and best practice for young children.

June 24, 2023 Virtual Training (Session 2)

Keeping Order, Teaching Rules: Without Causing Trauma or Drama

Ever needed to change activities and a little not comply? Ever wanted to go right, but the little ones wanted to go left? What do you do? Well come to this session and discover some alternatives to punishment and how to create an environment that diminishes trauma and drama.

July Super Saturday Training Day

July Super Saturday Training Day

Join Florence and Marion County First Steps as we welcome Dr. Taylor D. Spencer for the finale of a 3-part Super Saturday Training series. Attending this exciting and information-filled day will provide participants with 5 hour of DSS training credit. Please note that the registration fee for the day is $10. Due to the day's schedule, partial registrations are not being offered. Lunch will be provided. 8:30am-9:00am: Welcome/ Mental Health Moment/ Self Care  9:00am-10:00am: Beating Burnout- Part 3  10:00am-11:00am: The Right Way to Play- Part 3 11:00am-11:45am: Lunch  11:45-12:45pm: Touchdown!: A Game to Tackle Challenging Behaviors Part 3 12:45-1:45pm: Hidden Talents: How to Maximize your Strengths and Gifts in Your Early Childhood Setting Part 3 1:45-2:15: Questions/ Reflection

Please keep checking back here and on our Facebook for future trainings.

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Learn about the types of programs and projects First Steps provides funding for in Florence County.

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Donate or Volunteer

Donate or Volunteer

With your donation, 100% of funds go back to programs. Help support programs dedicated to the healthy development of children in our community with your donation! You can also become a volunteer and help provide our youth with opportunities that will serve them for a lifetime.

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Apply for Services

Apply for Services

Are you a parent or daycare provider who is looking for assistance? Visit this link to see what all we require to get started!

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