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CATCH Early Childhood Training Academy Registration

Thank you for your interest in becoming a community trainer for The CATCH Early Childhood Program. CATCH Early Childhood (CEC) is designed to nurture a love of physical activity, provide an introduction to classroom-based gardening and nutrition, and encourage healthy eating in children ages 3-5. Little ones are motivated to walk, run, jump, dance and move their whole bodies while playing and having fun. Habits and attitudes around physical activity and healthy eating develop right from the start. The Buell Foundation has funded CATCH Global Foundation to build capacity in Colorado to implement the CEC program to give young children a healthy start. We are grateful that you are committing to be a CEC community trainer and agree to undertake your best efforts to complete the responsibilities provided below.
Responsibilities of CATCH Global Foundation:
  • Provide a 3 day CATCH Early Childhood (CEC) academy at a mutually agreed upon location for Early Childhood professionals who will be promoting the use of and preparing Early Childhood providers to implement the CEC program with young children.
  • Provide access to training materials through an online trainer resources page and other materials in support of CEC Community Trainers recruiting, preparing, and supporting new CEC sites.
  • Provide a full set of CEC curriculum materials per participating organization.
  • Reimburse travel and lodging costs for 3 day CEC Academy participants.
  • Provide program support by phone (855-500-0050 x805) or email (arose@catchglobalfoundation.com) as needed.
Responsibilities of CATCH Early Childhood Community Trainers:
  • Participate in a 3 day CEC academy at a satisfactory level as determined by a trainer certification evaluation administered by a CEC Master Trainer at the end of the academy.
  • Use only approved language and logos when promoting or communicating about the CEC program.
  • Recruit organization leaders, center directors and program staff at Early Childhood care and education providers in your community to participate in CEC training to prepare them to effectively implement the CEC program.
  • Ensure that all children in identified age groups or classrooms at recruited sites receive instruction in the entire CEC program within the scope of one defined session or school year.
  • Encourage sites to prominently display program signage in halls or common areas promoting to program staff, parents and visitors of the school or center’s commitment to CEC healthy messages.  
  • Encourage sites to include CEC parent messages in parent communications on a regular basis (e.g., newsletters, email blasts, social media, mobile applications)
  • Participate in project evaluations, including a training evaluation form, written or online surveys, or telephone interviews.
1.By completing the following information, you certify that you and your organization agree to the responsibilities listed above.
2.Shipping Address:
3.In my current position I provide the following to Early Childhood providers (please check all that apply):
4.I will attend
5.I plan to submit my travel costs (mileage and lodging) for attending the 3 day training to CATCH Global Foundation for reimbursement.
6.How did you hear about this training opportunity?