Cohort 24 Gathering Place (10/08/19 - 08/31/20)
This is the gathering place for Cohort 24 of the Directors Credential.
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Hybrid Module 4 (09/16/19 - 10/28/19)
This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16:[crlf]MNCDA Class 13 Language Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy[crlf]MNCDA Class 15 Early Math[crlf]MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking
Read MoreDeveloping Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs (01/07/20 - 02/04/20)
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 MorePracticum Project Eager to Learn Online MN (11/12/19 - 08/11/20)
The Directors Credential Practicum Project is a guided independent study project serving as a capstone to the credential program. Participants develop and demonstrate skills in research, project planning, goal setting, creating and following a work plan and time table, and bringing a project to fruition on time. Projects are of a business, organizational or financial…
Read MoreEssential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success (11/19/19 - 12/10/19)
Essential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success is a four week online Eager to Learn course designed for Early Childhood Directors to explore and discuss key management skills for success in their roles as leaders and managers of early childhood businesses. Each participant will assess her/his own perceived management strengths and growth areas and…
Read MoreTime is of the Essence (10/08/19 - 11/05/19)
Time is of the Essence is a 16 hour online course designed for Eager to Learn. Participants will explore their own use of time to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum work effectiveness while still making time for a satisfying life outside of work.
Read MoreMNITCDA ETL Module 1 (10/15/19 - 01/28/20)
This module consists of MNITCDA Classes 1-8:[crlf][crlf]Welcome to the Profession[crlf]It’s All About Relationships [crlf]Establishing Supportive Relationships with Families [crlf]Clean, Safe, Sanitary Environments[crlf]Welcoming families: Creating Cultural Connections [crlf]Welcoming Children with Special Needs and Their Families[crlf]Promoting Parent/Family-Child Relationships [crlf]Introduction to Child Development
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 4: Co-Creating Relationships (ETL) (12/03/19 - 12/17/19)
This module concentrates on creating and maintaining RBPD relationships. Participants discuss communication skills such as active listening and attending to non-verbal communication; generate and evaluate powerful questions to use in RBPD conversations; examine tools and processes for direct communication, clarifying expectations, roles and responsibilities; develop plans to build rapport; and practice addressing challenges in establishing…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 3: Adult Education (ETL) (11/12/19 - 11/26/19)
During this module, participants describe adult learner characteristics and compare four related adult learning theories; identify implications for RBPD partnerships; discuss the challenges of balancing directive with responsive interactions in RBPD relationships; utilizing Motivational Interviewing tool to motivate change; the Transtheoretical Model of Change as a framework; discuss principles of reflective practice; application of tools…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 2: Professionalism (ETL) (10/29/19 - 11/05/19)
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…
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