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Training Opportunities

We also offer personalized, on-site training workshops for your staff, Resource and Referral Agency, Pre-K Program, or Child Care Association that incorporate hands-on opportunities to learn how to appropriately implement our curriculums.

Orientation for teachers new to our program or Supplemental Training/Repeat Training is available for Buttercups® and/or Fireflies®. Using a curriculum framework is a solid way to assist educators in applying theory to practice, and customized training maximizes the benefit teachers experience from investing in a curriculum. This type of training also helps ensure best practices are being used by teachers.

You may also consider sessions on additional topics that we will customize for you, such as math, science, or sensory activities; mixed age group settings; parent invitational (to introduce parents to our programs); or other staff development workshops as requested. 
 

Price and Scheduling

On-site Training is available on weekdays and Saturdays. For a trainer to conduct on-site training for up to 25 participants, the fees are as follow:

• $800 per day plus expenses. One day of training includes up to 8 hours of instruction/interaction. Typical expenses include airfare, lodging, and meals. We will work with you on dates and arrangements to keep these expenses reasonable.
• Each additional day is billed at $400.
• Training materials are included.
• 25% of the training fee is due along with a signed contract in order to reserve your dates. We will provide a contract for your review as we work together to plan the training. 

Arranging/Planning Your On-Site Training

There are some simple steps to follow as you plan your training.

1. Contact us by completing and submitting the Training Request Form or calling 1-800-340-8103. The details you provide will help us assess your needs and determine the best training options for your program. We encourage you to do this at least 8 weeks prior to the training dates you want. We will contact you upon receipt of your completed forms.
2. Review/Approve the Proposal for Training. Based on our discussion with you, you will receive a proposal for our services, along with a detailed estimate of costs. We will work together to make any changes. Approve and return a copy of the proposal to us, along with 25% of the training costs to reserve your dates.
3. Finalize the Agenda. Approximately 2 weeks before your scheduled training, we will contact you to finalize the agenda, review the training site, and arrange for any necessary training materials to be sent to you ahead of time.
4. Relax and enjoy!
5. Payment is due upon completion of the training. Within 30 days of the event, you will receive an invoice for the remaining cost and expenses according to the Approved Proposal (#2 above).