Assessment: Deepening Your Practice (03/16/23 - 06/30/23)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
Read MoreAssessment: Individualizing Your Practice (03/16/23 - 06/30/23)
Explore strategies to deepen observation, assessment and individualized planning for all children based on individual needs. Access a variety of developmental resources. Practice individualizing assessment and planning based on temperament, language, and special needs.
Read MoreAssessment: Focus on Observation and Documentation (03/16/23 - 06/30/23)
Identify best practice for high-quality observation and documentation in early childhood settings. Practice objective observations of individuals as well as groups. Explore a variety of tools and strategies to support effective observation and documentation.
Read MoreAssessment: An Overview (03/16/23 - 06/30/23)
Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 5 -January 2023 (11/28/23 - 03/27/24)
This course includes MNCDA classes 17-21: MNCDA Class 17 Safe Supervision MNCDA Class 18 Curriculum MNCDA Class 19 Assessment MNCDA Class 20 Program Quality MNCDA Class 21 Growing as a Professional
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (01/26/23 - 02/24/23)
This course on observation will focus on observation strategies, documentation methods, and using data to inform individualized care and learning experiences, especially for children with developmental concerns and challenging behaviors.
Read MoreAssessment: Informing Curriculum and Instruction (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Explore techniques for using assessment data to guide curriculum planning and goal setting. Consider methods for adjusting interactions and environments to support individuals and groups. Practice observation, documentation and data analysis to guide individualized and group planning and goal setting.
Read MoreAssessment: Deepening Your Practice (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
Read MoreAssessment: Individualizing Your Practice (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Explore strategies to deepen observation, assessment and individualized planning for all children based on individual needs. Access a variety of developmental resources. Practice individualizing assessment and planning based on temperament, language, and special needs.
Read MoreAssessment: Focus on Observation and Documentation (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Identify best practice for high-quality observation and documentation in early childhood settings. Practice objective observations of individuals as well as groups. Explore a variety of tools and strategies to support effective observation and documentation.
Read More