Professional Development Classes

Professional Development Trainings

The Child and Family Resource Network provides a variety of online and in-person classes as well as a selection of statewide learning opportunities. At the Child and Family Resource Network, we take pride in the fact that our professional development trainings provide current quality practices, are interactive and support collaboration and relationship building, while connecting to resources and regional supports.


Professional Development Catalog

A printed copy of our calendar is available by contacting our office.


Classes Available

Classes listed are for January-June 2025.

Classes for July-December are released after May 1.

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Make It, Take It
CKC: Learning Environment, Planning and Curriculum

Cozy Corners | 6:30-8 p.m.

  • Feb. 11 | Brookings, SD

Sensory Bins | 9-11 a.m.

  • Feb. 28 | Madison, SD
  • March 8 | Sisseton, SD

Preschool Sensory Bins | 9-10:30 a.m.

  • March 22 | Watertown, SD

IT Sensory Bins | 6:30-8 p.m.

  • March 25 | Brookings, SD
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Director Lunch and Learn
11 a.m.-noon

Participants will share and discuss topics relevant to directing a childcare program via Zoom. 

  • Feb. 13
  • March 13
  • April 10
  • May 8
  • June 12
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Daytime Trainings
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Join us for these daytime training opportunities via Zoom!

  • Feb. 12 | Classrooms as the Root of Challenging Behaviors
  • Feb. 26 | Got the Miscommunication Blues?
  • March 12 | D.I.S.C.I.P.L.I.N.E.
  • March 27 | Diving into Math
  • April 12 | Classrooms as the Root of Challenging Behaviors
  • April 22 | The Period of Purple Crying
  • May 6 | Don't Laugh at Me
  • May 28 | Impact Language
  • June 4 | Active Supervision
  • June 16 | Ditch the Drama
Registration Information

It is important to register early!

  • Please register a minimum of two working days before a scheduled training to reserve your space.

Class Registration and Payment Policies

  • Pre-registration is required to secure your spot in a class.
  • Class registrations close 48 hours prior to the scheduled class.
  • Class attendance credit is given once all class requirements are completed.

Email the Child and Family Resource Network, or sign up with our Online Registration Form and pay with a credit card for upcoming classes or call 605-688-5730 or 1-800-354-8238.