CDA Session Professional Portfolio & Conducting a Self-Study (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Prepare key documents in preparation for the CDA Exam and Verification Visit, including the Professional Portfolio, the Statements of Competence, and the Professional Philosophy Statement. This is a an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session Getting Started (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Participants prepare key documents in preparation for the CDA Exam and Verification Visit, including the Professional Portfolio, the Statements of Competence, and the Professional Philosophy Statement. This is an online ATL Module
Read MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for Directors or Program Administrators (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Directors and program administrators; discover how to read and use the updated ECIPs with your staff. You will also identify the organizational structure and terms of the standards as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your 1440 Minutes Each Day (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Program Leadership Essentials (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
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 More(Somali) Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
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 MoreSelecting Staff For Your Early Childhood Program (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
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 MoreSelf-Care for the Early Childhood Educator (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Learn why early childhood educators are highly susceptible to stress and burnout and how self-care can help prevent or alleviate it. On an airplane, we are told to put on our own oxygen masks before assisting others with theirs; we need to practice self-care in order to be at our best for the children in…
Read MoreTransforming Minnesota’s Early Childhood Workforce (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Inform stakeholders on the status of Minnesota’s Early Childhood Workforce and gather input from key stakeholders on the issues and strategies identified as most significant in Minnesota. The input of early childhood stakeholders is critical to developing and implementing a plan for transforming Minnesota’s early childhood workforce. This is an ATL online module.
Read More(Somali) Child Care Assistance Program Provider Orientation Training (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
This course is intended for providers serving families on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This is a basic orientation to the Child Care Assistance Program and identifies provider’s responsibilities.
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