Workshops

Project Enlightenment offers workshops and classes for families, caregivers, and educators. Our workshops will teach you the skills you need to support young children at home, in child care, and in the classroom.

Need help? Call 919-856-7774 ext. 27025 or email peworkshops@wcpss.net. Please note that Project Enlightenment does not offer refunds unless a class is canceled. Child care is not provided during workshops.

Credit for Workshops

WCPSS employees: Earn credit (10 workshop hours = 1.0 credit).
Licensed North Carolina teachers (non-WCPSS): Earn Teacher Renewal CEUs (10 workshop hours = 1.0 CEU).
All other participants: Earn Staff Development credit, including CDA and Contact Hours (1 workshop hour = 1 credit).

Participants who miss 15 minutes or more are not eligible to receive credit or a certificate.

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A Guided Observation of the Blended Classroom (BC)

See strong teaching in action in a preschool classroom. Talk about ideas you can use with young children in your own class.

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A Guided Observation of the Demonstration Preschool Classroom (DPS)

See strong teaching in action in a preschool classroom. Talk about ideas you can use with young children in your own class.

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Adult Positive Language: A Universal Tool for Effective Classroom Management

Small changes in your words can make a big difference. Learn simple ways to guide behavior and build a kind classroom.

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AI Tools for Creating and Differentiating Classroom Activities

Learn how AI can help you plan classroom activities. Create ideas for children with different needs while saving time.

Beyond the Battle: Mastering Positive Discipline – A 3-Week Blueprint for Parents

Learn calm ways to set limits and guide your child's behavior. Over three weeks, you will build a plan that works for your family.

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Building a Secure Bond: The Circle of Security Parenting™ Program

Learn how to help your child feel safe, loved and understood. Build a stronger bond as you learn what your child needs from you.

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Building Little Hands: Fine Motor Development and Activities for Preschoolers

Help young children build strong hands and fingers. Learn fun activities that prepare them for drawing, writing and daily tasks.

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Designing a Physical Environment That Works: A Universal Tool for Effective Classroom Management

Set up your classroom so children can move, learn and work on their own. Learn small changes that can make each part of the day run better.

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Designing Playful Learning Experiences to Support the Transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten

Use play to help children get ready for kindergarten. Learn fun ways to build skills, confidence and a love of learning.

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Differentiation in the Early Childhood Classroom: How to Support All Learners

Help every child feel welcome and ready to learn. You'll get simple ideas you can use right away to support children with different learning needs.

Disciplina positiva

Aprenda formas calmadas y claras de poner límites a los niños. Reciba ideas prácticas para fomentar el respeto, la cooperación y el autocontrol.

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Early Childhood Directors' Forum

Meet other early childhood leaders who understand your work. Share ideas, ask questions and learn ways to lead your program.

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Embedding Movement Into Instruction

Add movement to lessons so young children can stay active and learn. Get easy ideas that help children focus, join in and remember more.

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From Chaos to Calm: Guiding Your Child Toward Self-Regulation

Learn what to do when your child has a tantrum or meltdown. You will get simple ways to stay calm and help your child handle big feelings.

Handwriting: The Building Blocks

Learn the small hand skills children need before they can write. You will get fun ideas to help children build strength and control.

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Helping Your Young Child Navigate Fears & Anxieties

Learn how to help your child when they feel scared or worried. You will get simple ways to build safety and courage.

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Kindergarten 101: Everything You Need to Know About WCPSS Kindergarten

Learn what to expect when your child starts kindergarten in WCPSS. Get answers that can help your family feel ready for the first day.

Managing Emotions: Decoding Student Behavior

Learn what a child's actions may be telling you. You will get simple ways to help children calm down and feel safe.

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Parent Teacher Resource Center Open House

See the free tools and resources available for families. Tour the center and find books, crafts and ideas to use with your child.

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Positive Relationships and Effective Directions/Feedback: Universal Tools for Effective Classroom Management

Build warm ties with children and give directions they can follow. Learn simple ways to praise, guide and teach.

Positive Solutions for Families: Behavior Has Meaning

Learn what your child's behavior may be trying to say. Use that message to choose a calm and helpful response.

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Positive Solutions for Families: Keeping It Positive

Learn how positive words can guide your child's behavior. You will practice simple ways to praise, teach and connect.

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Positive Solutions for Families: Making the Connection

Learn simple ways to build a strong bond with your child. See how love, support and praise can help your child grow.

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Positive Solutions for Families: Putting It All Together With a Plan

Bring the ideas from this series into one family plan. Choose clear steps that help your child learn and grow.

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Positive Solutions for Families: Responding With Purpose

Learn how to stay calm when your child's behavior is hard. Choose a response that teaches, supports and keeps clear limits.

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Positive Solutions for Families: Teach Me What to Do!

Learn how to show your child the behavior you want to see. Use clear steps, practice and praise to teach new skills.

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Positive Solutions for Families: The Power of Routines

Learn how daily routines help children feel safe and know what to do. Build simple routines that make home life easier.

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Pre-K Morning Meeting and Circle Time Strategies for Educators

Make circle time fun, calm and easy to follow. Learn ideas that help young children join in and stay engaged.

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Preparing for Kindergarten Together

Visit a school and learn what kindergarten will be like. Caregivers and children will practice, play and feel more ready for the first day.

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Raising Resilient Children

Help your child face stress and strong feelings. Learn simple ways to build courage, calm and hope.

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Ready, Set, Learn! Activities to Boost School Readiness at Home

Turn everyday moments into fun ways to learn. Try easy activities that build reading, counting, listening and calm-down skills.

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Recognizing and Sharing Developmental Concerns in the Preschool Classroom

Learn signs that a young child may need more help. Practice how to share your concerns with families in a kind and clear way.

Schedules/Routines and Behavior Expectations/Rules: Universal Tools for Effective Classroom Management

Create clear routines and rules that young children can understand. Learn simple ways to make the classroom day calm and steady.

Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation

Learn how sights, sounds, touch and movement can affect a child. Get simple ways to help children stay calm, focused and ready to learn.

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Sibling Relationships: Cultivating Connection and Calm

Learn ways to help siblings share, care and solve problems. You will get tips to bring more calm and connection to your home.

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Smooth Transitions: A Universal Tool for Effective Classroom Management

Help children move from one activity to the next with less stress. Learn simple routines that make the day feel calm and clear.

Supporting Language Development in Young Children

Learn how young children build words and language. Get easy ideas to help them talk, listen and share their thoughts.

Taking on Classroom Challenges Together: Preschool Tour and Discussion

Tour a preschool classroom and talk through common challenges. Share ideas and learn practical steps you can try in your own class.

Taming the "No!" Phase: Guiding Your Child Through Power Struggles

Learn why young children say no and test limits. Get calm ways to reduce power struggles and build cooperation.

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Triple P Parent Support Session 1: Dealing with Disobedience

Learn why young children may not follow directions. Make a plan to set clear limits and guide your child in a calm way.

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Triple P Parent Support Session 2: Managing Fighting and Aggression

Learn ways to help children share, talk and play gently. Make a plan for times when children fight or act in unsafe ways.

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Triple P Parent Support Session 3: Developing Good Bedtime Routines

Learn why bedtime can be hard for young children. Make a calm plan to help your child get ready for bed and stay in bed.

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Triple P Parent Support Session 4: Hassle-Free Shopping with Children

Learn ways to make shopping trips easier with young children. Make a plan to prevent problems and guide behavior in public.

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Triple P Parent Support Session 5: Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children

Learn ways to make family meals calmer and easier. Make a plan to set limits, build good habits and help your child try more foods.

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Visual Supports: A Universal Tool for Effective Classroom Management

Use pictures and simple signs to help children know what comes next. Learn how visual tools can support learning and behavior.

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