The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: CDA Exam and The Verification Visit (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Examine the CDA application, portfolio structure and prepare for a self-study and exam. Practice CDA exam questions and reflect on professional strengths and areas for growth.
Read MoreSelecting Staff For Your Early Childhood Program (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore skills and strategies needed to navigate the selection and hiring processes that are needed to build and maintain a high-quality workforce in an early childhood program. Identify the benefits of continuous and strategic staff recruitment and selection processes, essential aspects of a strong job posting, and selection practices consistent with the development of the…
Read MorePursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree: Being Successful (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore the resources and strategies to be successful in a higher education program in the early childhood field. Discover the benefits of higher education, how it can be affordable, and various degree options.
Read MorePursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree: Is It For You? (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore options for higher education in the early childhood field by assessing personal short and long-term goals. Discover the benefits of higher education, how it can be affordable, and various degree options.
Read MoreProgram Leadership Essentials (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore early childhood program leadership by reviewing topics that include the differences between leadership and management; leadership skills, tips for effective program leadership; exploration of leadership competencies; and ways to promote a positive work climate in your early childhood program. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreMentoring in Early Childhood Programs: An Introduction for Program Directors (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore the many ways in which program directors and other leaders can mentor new and veteran classroom staff members. Recognize the value of mentoring as a professional development strategy and determine the role mentoring will play in your program’s staff development.
Read MoreAn Introduction to Ethics for Early Childhood Educators (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore the Code of Ethical Conduct written by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Discover the core values of the Code of Ethical Conducts to establish a framework of professional responsibilities for adults working with children and their families. Practice the process of solving ethical dilemmas.
Read MoreGetting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
In this self-paced module, learners will explore why Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework is important. In addition they will review the content of the framework, it’s organization and how it can be used in caring for children. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.
Read MoreFamily Child Care Marketing (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
This training provides family-based child care providers with information to promote, advertise and market their business services to ensure sustainability and business growth. This is an online course through the Anytime Learning Program
Read MoreCreating Respectful, Healthy Child Care Environments (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Discover challenges for parents and child care providers posed by our present culture and how these factors can lead to child abuse and neglect. Explore practical strategies for creating healthy, positive child care home and center environments that can decrease these stressors for parents and other care givers, children, and child care providers. This is…
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