Current Schedule of Seminars
HomeNOTE: Please read carefully to determine whether it is a PLA-INC.-sponsored event or an event sponsored by a different organization that has contracted our presentation.
Seminars sponsored by other organizations have their own guidelines and require registration
Please check often to see if there are any additions, changes, or cancellations.
PLA-INC. Seminars: Advance registration is strongly recommended. Cancellations are decided several days prior to a seminar. In general, a minimum of six (6) persons is required to hold a seminar, including staff, parents, and guests. So to avoid disappointment for yourself and others:
Don’t wait until the last minute to register.
Our seminars are open to all who have an interest in furthering their education concerning children from birth to 13 years old: licensed child care providers, center staff, parents, ECFE/ECSE staff,
K-6 teachers, grandparents, foster parents, youth leaders, Montessori educators, preschool staff, faith-based nursery volunteers, medical and legal professionals, FFNs, babysitters, etc.
You must be at least 13 years old to attend seminars and conferences.
If you prefer to register offline, download a Registration Form and choose the option that suits you.
~Location information and links to maps are below.~
Title | Day | Time | Location | Price | County | Notes |
| Register today! Space is limited. Bring a friend! 10th Annual Child Care Professional Institute (MNCPD) Mr. Don Shelby Keynote Presenter Register for the Institute Important Information Up to 7.5 hours of in-service available today! | Sat Feb 25 | 7:00 AM - 4:15 PM | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chisago City) | Varies | Chisago | 1 |
| Mr. Don Shelby Keynote Presenter "Is Nature Deficit Disorder Real?" (MNCPD) Register here to attend ONLY the keynote presentation. | Sat Feb 25 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chisago City) | $12.00 $15.00 at the door | Chisago | 1 |
| Car Passenger Restraint Systems (MNCPD) Register Space is limited. Register today! (No Walk-In Option.) Important Info | Sat Feb 25 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chisago City) | $35.00 by 2/4 $40 2/5 - 2/21 | Chisago | 1 |
Temperament Each child is born with a unique temperament; these
tendencies play a major role in his behavior. This seminar will provide
you with an overview of temperament by presenting the different temperament
traits and types along with strategies to effectively respond to individual
children and other people in our lives.
CC: I; CDA: 8; CBTA 4 | Tues Feb 28 | 6:45 - 8:45 PM | Dunn Bros (White Bear) | $18.00 | Ramsey | 1 |
| It's Circle Time Again! During circle time, children learn what it means to
be part of a classroom community and develop the skills to participate
effectively in a group. We’ll examine your use of circle time and how you
can use it to set the tone for the day and even reduce overall discipline
challenges. Bring
one successful activity you use and one challenge you face implementing circle
time. CC: II; CDA: 2; CBTA: 4, 5 Register | Tues Mar 6 | 6:45 - 8:45 PM | Dunn Bros (White Bear) | $18.00 | Ramsey | 1 |
| Are You MediaWise? (P&P) Those who live or work with children have the power
to change the media environment they grow up in. Learn techniques to help
support healthy media habits, how media habits can help or hurt a child’s
behaviors and school success, help kids monitor their own media environments,
and enlist parent support. CC: IV; CDA: 3; CBTA: 7 Register | Tues Mar 20 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Dunn Bros (The Library in Roseville) | $22.50 | Ramsey | 1 |
| How Do We Give Children a Good Start? Key 2: Acquired Skills Needed by All Children (MNCPD) This seminar, based on the work of Dr. Bruce Perry, will describe the six acquired skills needed by all children for positive emotional development including attachment, self-regulation, affiliation, awareness, tolerance, and respect. Participants will examine strategies for achieving success for children’s skill development in each of these core areas. (CICC) CC: IV; CDA: 3, 8; CBTA: 4, 5, 6, 7 | Tues Mar 27 | 6:45 - 8:45 PM | Dunn Bros (Hugo) | $18.00 | Washington | 1 |
| Say Yes to No (P&P) We’ll talk about the importance of building and
maintaining a secure connection with your child and identify different
parenting styles so you can recognize yours. Learn how to
set appropriate limits and consequences, instilling self-discipline, and how to
avoid power struggles. Understand
and practice helpful praise and ways to build competency in each child that
also fosters self-esteem. You will
write an individual action plan for your family or program. CC: IV; CDA: 3; CBTA: 7 Register | Tues Apr 10 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Dunn Bros (The Library in Roseville) | $22.50 | Ramsey | 1 |
| How to Teach Children to Know Their Own Engine Key 5: The Little Engine that Could (MNCPD) This seminar examines characteristics of resiliency and its key relationship to children’s mental health. Participants will explore the role resiliency plays as a critical factor in how children who are at risk will handle stress, react or adapt to negative situations, and overcome obstacles in their emotional growth. Participants will develop practical strategies for improving their environment and programming to enhance and support resiliency in young children. (CICC) CC: IV; CDA: 3, 8; CBTA: 4, 5, 6, 7 Register | Tues Apr 24 | 6:45 - 8:45 PM | Dunn Bros (Hugo) | $18.00 | Washington | 1 |
| Contracted Presentations | ||||||
| Raising Empowered Children | Tues Feb 7 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Learning Lodge Day Care | Anoka | 3 | |
| The Nurtured Heart Approach (CICC) (2-part series) An assignment is part of this series. You must attend both session to receive credit. | Thur Feb 9 & 16 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Mt. Olivet Child Learning Center | Hennepin | 3 | |
| Living in the New Normal: Supporting Children and Youth Through Trauma and Loss | Tues Mar 13 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Resources for Child Caring (Minneapolis) | Hennepin | 3 | |
| Guide with Care: Infant & Toddler Socialization and Guidance (PITC) (2-part series) An assignment is part of this series. You must attend both session to receive credit. | Mon Mar 19 & 26 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Resources for Child Caring (St. Paul) | Ramsey | 3 | |
| Raising Empowered Children | Mon Apr 16 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Our Space Child Care Center (Hopkins) | Hennepin | 3 | |
| Sensory Processing Disorder (CICC) | Mon Apr 23 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Andover Community Center | Anoka | 3 |
Seminars highlighted in RED have been cancelled.
Seminars highlighted in GRAY have been filled.
Items highlighted in YELLOW have been changed since original posting (ex. date, time, location).
Notes:
1: Available for online registration through PLA-INC.
2: Private events.
3: These seminars are presented by PLA-INC. and are sponsored by Resources for Child Caring, Inc.
Registration for these events is to be done through RCC/mnstreams.org in one of the following ways:
A) Visit the www.mnstreams.org (must pay by credit card)
B) Mail registration and payment to RCC (further information available on the website)
C) Fax registration to (651) 645-0990 (use credit card or mail check)
D) Call the registration line at (651) 641-3549 (must pay by credit card)
4. These seminars are presented by PLA-INC. and are sponsored by CCR&R - Region 7E.
Register through www.mnstreams.org.
5. Events open to the public; register through event sponsor.
CICC = Center for Inclusive Child Care PITC = Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers
Addresses:
Centennial Library
100 Civic Heights Circle
Circle Pines, MN 55014
Century Junior High School
21395 Goodview Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
38873 - 14th Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
1520 Mahtomedi Avenue
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
14775 Victor Hugo Blvd. N.
Hugo, MN 55038
2180 Hamline Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
2751 East County Road E
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church
17445 Notre Dame Street
Columbus, MN 55025
6101 Scandia Trail North
Forest Lake, MN 55025
26855 Forest Blvd
Wyoming, MN 55092
12461 Oak Park Blvd
Blaine, MN 55434
18 North Vine Street
Mora, MN 55051
932 - 2nd Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
KinderGardens Child Development Center
14665 Mercantile Drive N
Hugo, MN 55038
Lino Lakes City Hall (City of)
600 Town Center Parkway
Circle Pines, MN 55014
8100 – 75th Street
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Main Street School
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55369
236 2nd Ave. SW
Cambridge, MN 55008
Northtown Library
711 Highway 10 NE
Blaine, MN 55434
40803 Evergreen Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
Oakdale Nature Center
4444 Hadley Avenue N
Oakdale, MN 55128
Our Space Child Care Center
1420 Main Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
7575 W. 150th St. Street
Savage, MN 55378
Public Services Building
905 E Forest Avenue
Mora, MN 55051
Room 101
Rec Center
3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Resources for Child Caring (RCC-East)
10 Yorkton Court
St. Paul, MN 55117
651.641.0305
Resources for Child Caring (RCC-West)
Hennepin Square Building
2021 East Hennepin Ave. Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55413
651.287.8580
Room for Growing Child Care Center
4700 Scandia Trail N.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Roseville Library
2180 North Hamline
Roseville, MN 55113
2375 Ariel St. North
Maplewood, MN 55109
38460 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
University Center Rochester
851 30th Avenue SE
Rochester , MN 55904
800-247-1296
ITTY Relay# 1-800-627-3529
Seminar Registration and Cancellation Policy
Registration is recommended for planning purposes. A minimum number of participants is required to hold the seminar and we would like to ensure that sufficient materials can be prepared for you. In addition, without advance registration, you will not be personally notified of changes or cancellations. Locate your seminar in the table above for any changes or cancellations. Click here for the registration form. All online registrations must use a credit card.
If you prefer to use a check, follow these instructions:
Payment Options
Professional Learning Alternatives, Inc.
Attn: Deb Colling
8244 177th Lane
Forest Lake, MN 55025
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