RBPD Credential – Module 4: Co-Creating Relationships (ETL) (03/25/21 - 04/08/21)
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) (03/04/21 - 03/18/21)
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) (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 MoreMaking the Most of Your 1440 Minutes Each Day (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Self-Care for the Early Childhood Educator (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
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 MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Preschool-Aged (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood teachers and providers need to know and do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the Framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in an early childhood setting. It is…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Infant/Toddler (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood teachers and providers need to know and do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the Framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in an early childhood setting. It is…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Family Child Care (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood providers need to know and be able to do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in a family child care setting.…
Read MoreTransforming Minnesota’s Early Childhood Workforce (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
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.
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