Upcoming Training

My Amazing Body is a three day training. My Amazing Body is a comprehensive curriculum and meets the Head Start Performance Standards. The curriculum was specifically designed for American Indian and Alaskan Native Head Start children with the intent to include exercise and nutrition. My Amazing Body is divided into 10 lesson plans which incorporate a weekly nutritional experience, exercise, teacher and parent resources. The lesson plans are divided into "Learning Circle" and "Hands-On Learning Activities". To assist the teacher, each activity is divided into domains with measurable objectives, materials needed and step by step instructions. Participants of the "My Amazing Body" workshop will learn how to use this versatile My Amazing Body curriculum.

The My Amazing Body curriculum was developed by Letitia Reid, RD, MEd, who received her Bachelor of Science in Food Service from the University of California, Davis and her Masters of Education from Phillips University in Oklahoma. Letitia (Tish) received her Culinary Education Certification from the American Culinary Federation. She works with New Mexico's Long Term Care facilities and also works with New Mexico's Head Starts. Tish is one of our most popular and enjoyable instructors.

To place your name on a waiting list, please email: ihsheadstart@ihs.gov

Previous Training Offered

This four day, interactive course is based on a curriculum developed by the National Program for Playground Safety and provides a blueprint of action steps to be taken to develop safe playgrounds. A SAFE certification exam is offered to the attendees on the final afternoon of the course.

To register, please visit: http://www.ehsc.ihs.gov/index.cfm?module=class&clID=246&qs=module%3Dclasses%26catID%3D1

Albuquerque Environmental Health Summit
August 21 – August 22, 2008
Sandia Casino & Resort
Albuquerque, NM

Training will include: Playground Safety, Injury Prevention, Sanitation/Hand-washing, Hazard Communications, Blood Borne Pathogens, Childhood Obesity & More!

To register, please contact: Debby Chavez-Bird @ 505-248-7617 or dchavez@ihs.gov

No more than 5 attendees per site, number of participants is limited.

“Promoting Good Nutrition in Tribal Head Start & Early Head Start Programs”
A Hands-on Cooking Workshop
(0-5 years old)
April 22-24, 2008
May 13 - 15, 2008
Santa Fe, NM
Download Information and Registration Form

SAFE Playground Assessment Course (25650)

This four day, interactive course is based on a curriculum developed by the National Program for Playground Safety and provides a blueprint of action steps to be taken to develop safe playgrounds. A SAFE certification exam is offered to the attendees on the final afternoon of the course.

Class Dates and Locations: April 29-May 2, 2008 Duluth, MN

To Register: The SAFE playgrounds course is in Duluth, MN. Students can register at www.ehsc.ihs.gov or more specifically at http://www.ehsc.ihs.gov/index.cfm?module=class&clID=245&qs=module%3Dclasses%26catID%3D1

Who should attend: Individuals responsible for designing or planning playgrounds, supervisors of playground activities, and assessor/inspectors of playgrounds or outdoor recreation facilities.

Registration fee: none

Course Length: 4 days

Continuing Education Units: SAFE Playground Assessment Certification by exam

Learning Outcomes: Learn the foundation for SAFE playgrounds that includes proper Supervision, Age appropriate playgrounds, proper Fall surfacing, and proper Equipment maintenance

Receive SAFE Playground Certification