Understanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Infant/Toddler (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
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 (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
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 (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
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 MoreStarting a Family Child Care Business (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Examine the elements that played a role in the development of child care rules and regulations and learn about resources that will help them to meet the requirements of this important job! This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.
Read MoreFamily Child Care Marketing (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
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 MoreProgram Leadership Essentials (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
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 MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for Directors or Program Administrators (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
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 MoreGood Teaching is Good Teaching Anytime (08/03/20 - 08/31/20)
Part 1 Intro to Online Education – We will examine best practices of adult education and how they transfer to online education. Specific focus will be on adult learning theory, environments and implementation into online education. Part 2 Building Community – we will become familiar with how to promote effective communication among students and between…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 5: Facilitating Growth and Learning (ETL) (08/27/20 - 09/10/20)
Module 5 explores the cycle of RBPD practice with a focus on creating awareness, planning and setting goals. Participants link the cycle of RBPD practice to their work, examining the phases of planning, observing and feedback with reflection through video analysis and practice planning & setting goals. Participants will examine how feedback and reflection fits…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 4: Co-Creating Relationships (ETL) (08/06/20 - 08/20/20)
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…
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