In-Service

FFCCHA Upcoming Virtual Training

January 31, 2026 (Sat) – Virtual Training – 9:00 – 11:00 am

AI Basics for Family Child Care (FCC) Educators 2 hours

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces FCC educators to AI (artificial intelligence) in plain language and shows how it can support day-to-day work—without replacing the relationships and professional expertise that make FCC programs special. Participants will learn what AI can and can’t do, explore common tools for text, images, and video, and get a simple walkthrough of using ChatGPT for planning, communication, and problem-solving. We’ll cover how to write effective prompts, demonstrate real FCC use cases (lesson ideas, documentation, newsletters, and policies), and discuss safety, privacy, and ethical considerations. The session closes with easy ways to stay current with AI without feeling overwhelmed.

Presenter: Bill Hudson, Director and co-founder of the Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland

FFCCHA Virtual Training Registration Form Jan 31, 2026

Training Registration Fee: $40 ($30 scholarships available)

FFCCHA members Pay only $10 (for FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers)

Online Payments are available NOW! https://familychildcare.org/product-category/virtual-in-service-training/

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST SUBMIT a REGISTRATION FORM, BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION,

and SUBMIT ONLINE EVALUATION after training. https://familychildcare.org/resources/forms/workshop-evaluation/

PLEASE NOTE: Arrive as early as 8:45 am to sign in. Training starts promptly at 9:00 am!

Registration Fee: Registration scholarships are available for FFCCHA provider members who are Florida Registered OR Licensed family child care providers and co-providers and submit the registration form by email or mail

An email with link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration.

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A TRAINING CERTIFICATE YOU MUST:

1. Submit Payment (Mail payment OR pay with credit card ONLINE*)

2. Be present the entire ZOOM training session

3. Submit the Registration form via mail or email to: scholarhship@familychildcare.org

4. Complete and submit an evaluation after the training at this link: Evaluation

Questions about the Training? email: training@familychildcare.org

April 25, 2026 (Sat) – In-person training, Staybridge Suites in Ocala

2025 Past Trainings:

October 16, 2025 (Thur) 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm “Clock’s Ticking Advocacy, Action and Next Steps for Family Child Care Educators”

FFCCHA Virtual Training Oct 16 FORM

August 16, 2025 (Sat) 9:00 – 11am FFCCHA August 16 Virtual Training FORM

EmabassyEmbassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South
4955 Kyngs Heath Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746