Early childhood professionals will have the opportunity for professional development on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

The Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children, Carson Douglas Early Childhood Advisory Council and WNC are presenting a mini conference that will provide childhood professionals with the opportunity to earn up to 4 hours of Nevada Registry approved training.

Two training sessions are offered: 8:15-10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in WNCs Bristlecone Building, 2201 W. College Parkway. Participants will choose from three workshops per session. Workshops will focus on human growth and development; Environment and curriculum; health, safety and nutrition; leadership and professional development; and more.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other early childhood professionals from the region when coffee and snacks are served prior to the conference at 7:30 a.m.

To register, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/early-childhood-professional-development-day-tickets-72591857199?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text.

For more information, contact Tiffany Olivas at tolivas@doe.nv.gov.