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scientifically based, developmentally appropriate, and age-appropriate strategies Describe: Training that is approved for child care providers is aligned with the Nebraska Early Learning guidelines. The training approval system is funded through CCDF

- Go NapSaCC nutrition training is embedded into Step Up to Quality. It is offered across the state when requested and is also offered online. This is funded through Nebraska Department of Education, Office of Nutrition Services and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. - Rock Solid, a training created by Nebraska Extension, using research-based information from the former Center on Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning-Pyramid is available to child care providers. Funded through the University of Nebraska Extension. - Early Learning Guidelines Health and Physical Development domain training is held across the state and will be funded from CCDF and private sources.

Implementing behavior management strategies, including positive behavior interventions and support models that promote positive social-emotional development and early childhood mental health and that reduce challenging behaviors, including a reduction in expulsions of preschool-age children from birth to age five for such behaviors. (See also section 2.5.) Describe: - PTR-YC training is funded through IDEA Part B. - Rock Solid training is provided (see above). - Pyramid Model implementation training is held for School District, Head Start, and child care programs across the state and is funded from IDEA Part B funds, Federal Head Start funds, state general funds, and private sources.

Engaging parents and families in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways to expand their knowledge, skills, and capacity to become meaningful partners in supporting their children's positive development Describe: - Circle of Security is provided to parents across the state through private funding. - Family learning activities are held in communities across the state through Nebraska Educational Television funds, CCDF funds, Federal Title I, and Local School District funds, Head Start/Early Head Start, and Sixpence (Nebraska Early Childhood Education Endowment public and private funds).

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