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SPAN offers free on-site and virtual training and technical assistance to any Arkansas early childhood education center. Trainings include breastfeeding, physical activity and nutrition. Ask us about micro-trainings!
Training MenuTechnical Assistance and Customized Professional Development
Technical Assistance — We assess your program’s efforts in physical activity, nutrition, and/or breastfeeding support. We can help write program policies, do a playground assessment and offer resources. We can also help with a professional development plan based on your needs. 1 hour. For technical assistance in nutrition or physical activity beginning mid-August, book session. For technical assistance in breastfeeding beginning in July, book session.
Customized Professional Development in nutrition, physical activity and nutrition is available as well. Email alecia@thefamilymap.org for options.
PALS: Physical Activity Learning Session 
PALS (Physical Activity Learning System) trains educators in best practices for indoor or outdoor physical activities in children birth to five. Time slots are filling up! Available trainings starting mid-August 2022. 6 hours. Book my session.
Breastfeeding Friendly Center 
Storing and Handling of Breastmilk — 1 hour. Book my session.
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers — 2 hours. Book my session.
Healthy Foods 
WISE (Together, We Inspire Smart Eating)
This training will prepare you to use the WISE curricula in the classroom. All materials are provided. 6 hours. Email alecia@thefamilymap.org if interested.