Smart Beginnings Western Tidewater hosts free workshops for child care providers and educators.

Childcare Provider Workshops are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday (excluding September, October, and January) of every academic month. Workshops are held in Isle of Wight and Franklin. Suffolk is outside of the SBWT service area at this time. Isle of Wight and Franklin/Southampton  providers receive registration priority. Call 757-562-8594 for registration information.

September 10 & 11, 2018
Meal Time is Talk Time

October 3 & 13, 2018
Emergency Preparedness

November 7 & 8, 2018
All About ITERS/ECERS

December 5 & 6, 2018
Let's Get Social: Talking and Modeling

January 9 & 10, 2019
Strategies to STEAM up the Classroom: Incorporating STEAM in Lesson Planning

February 6 & 7, 2019
What's Love Got to Do With It: The Emotional Side of Learning

March 6 & 7, 2019
Language and Literacy: The Dynamic Duo

April 3 & 4, 2019
No More Meltdowns: Mangaing and Preventing Challenging Behaviors

May 1 & 2, 2019
Let's Dance: Incorporating Music and Movement in the Classroom