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Current  Courses

Browse all of The Gro Academy’s upcoming training opportunities! From Foundational Courses to specialty workshops, you’ll find engaging, expert-led options designed to fit your schedule.

👉 Click on any course to view details and register.
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Let’s get you certified, confident, and classroom-ready!
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To learn more about our Custom Workshops, see below or click here:

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Introduction to the Childcare Profession
07/06/2026
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Instructor

Sherry Picha

Course Dates/Times

  • 07/06/2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

  • 07/20/2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

  • 07/21/2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

  • 07/22/2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed. This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest

DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
DCF - Qualifying Course

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Introduction to the Childcare Profession
07/27/2026
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Instructor

Sherry Picha

Course Dates/Times

  • 07/27/2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

  • 08/03/2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

  • 08/04/2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

  • 08/05/2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed. This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest

DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
DCF - Qualifying Course

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Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
07/06/2026
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Instructor

Arielle Brandt

Course Dates/Times

  • 07/06/2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

  • 07/09/2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

  • 07/13/2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

  • 07/16/2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed. This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest

DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course

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Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher
08/03/2026
Textured Chocolate Squares
Instructor

Arielle Brandt

Course Dates/Times

  • 08/03/2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

  • 08/06/2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

  • 08/10/2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

  • 08/13/2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed. This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest

DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course

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Handcrafted Bloom Sessions

At The Gro Academy, we bring handcrafted workshops directly to your center, helping educators grow and bloom together where learning happens every day. Designed to support your program's unique goals, these interactive sessions provide practical strategies, meaningful reflection, and ready-to-use resources.

🌱 Intentional teaching practices
💞 Co-regulation and social-emotional support
🎨 Make-and-take tools for immediate classroom use

Educators leave with fresh ideas, practical resources, and renewed confidence to cultivate responsive, nurturing learning environments. Many sessions are also available virtually for added flexibility.

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Blooms & Breezes Workshop

Understanding Co-Regulation in Early Childhood Education

Blooms & Breezes is a hands-on workshop that helps early childhood educators shift from expecting children to “self-regulate” to understanding the true power of co-regulation. Learn how to support children’s big emotions through responsive, caring relationships and practical classroom strategies.

Educators leave this workshop with:
✅ A clear understanding of co-regulation and why it matters
✅ Practical techniques to build supportive classroom environments
✅ Make-and-take resources to encourage co-regulation right away

When children feel seen and supported, they don’t just manage emotions—they bloom and thrive.

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Foundational Trainings Approved by the Department of Children and Families

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