RBPD Credential – Module 2: Professionalism (ETL) (02/11/21 - 02/18/21)
This module emphasizes professionalism, ethics, equity and cultural competence. Participants review codes of ethical conduct and standards relating to RBPD work; analyze how and when mandated reporting applies to RBPD specialists; apply the foundation of a code of ethical conduct and standards to ethical dilemmas; identify strategies to promote culturally responsive RBPD and to address…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 1: Introduction to Relationship Based Professional Development (ETL) (01/28/21 - 02/04/21)
During this 6 hour introduction to RBPD, participants investigate RBPD definitions, competencies and dispositions through the lens of Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework for Relationship-Based Professional Development Specialists; interpret research on the impact of RBPD; compare various RBPD approaches; analyze benefits and challenges of RBPD delivery modalities and review the goals, objectives and process of…
Read MoreEthics – From the Director Perspective (01/27/21 - 02/24/21)
Interpret the NAEYC Code of Ethics to determine the core values, ideals and principles in your program. In addition discover how the Code of Ethics and Power to the Profession can help understand dilemmas in your program. This is an online course.
Read MoreCommunity Engagement for Early Childhood Programs #27 (10/27/21 - 11/24/21)
Discover how active involvement in a local community is key to carrying out a mission of community service. Determine how through community involvement, collaborating, partnering and clearly developing and interpreting their brand, child care programs can strengthen their organizations, build enrollment and build support for early education in their communities.
Read MoreBuilding and Maintaining Program Quality – The Director’s Role (09/15/21 - 10/20/21)
Mission, Goals and Strategy – Aligning for Business Success (07/14/21 - 08/18/21)
Capstone for Program Leaders #27 (04/14/21 - 12/08/21)
Courageous Conversations; Communicating Strategies for Program Leaders (04/28/21 - 05/26/21)
Developing Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs (03/03/21 - 04/07/21)
Identify and illustrate knowledge of each step in the employee life cycle – recruitment; selection; orientation (on boarding); supervision and development; and retention. Through reading, video, discussion, and practical application activities participants development skills needed to manage the most important program resource – the center staff.
Read MoreEthics – From the Director Perspective (01/27/21 - 02/24/21)
Interpret the NAEYC Code of Ethics to determine the core values, ideals and principles in your program. In addition discover how the Code of Ethics and Power to the Profession can help understand dilemmas in your program. This is an online course.
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