Observation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (01/24/22 - 02/14/22)
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 MoreObservation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-Making (04/04/22 - 04/25/22)
This course will describe the components of authentic assessment, of which observation is key; describe how observation and documentation are used in making program decisions; and how to develop lesson plans using the Minnesota Early Indicators of Progress as a guide.
Read MoreRecognizing the Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children (01/11/22 - 02/08/22)
Learn some early indicators of mental illness in young children, infancy through preschool age, that can often be misinterpreted or overlooked. Discover strategies for identifying children who are worried, stressed, or distressed in the early childhood environment, in order to facilitate timely intervention. Learn how young children present distress at different ages, what can trigger…
Read MoreEvaluación auténtica (Spanish Assessment-Gathering and Using Information) (03/03/22 - 03/24/22)
Positive Discipline (01/27/22 - 02/24/22)
Learn about Jane Nelsen’s Positive Discipline approach. List the four reasons children misbehave, explain the mistaken goals of misbehavior by using, and identify why children engage in certain activities. Describe what a positive environment looks like and how taking care of ourselves results in string interactions with children. This course is offered online.
Read MoreIntroduction to Children with Special Needs (01/24/22 - 02/07/22)
The incidence of varying disabilities and special needs continue to increase and most child care providers will have the opportunity to care for children with special needs. This workshop will review some of the red flags for developmental concern including challenging behavior and some of the diagnosis most commonly seen. The workshop will also review…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Screening; What It’s All About (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
Everything you need to know about early childhood screening so you can properly inform child care providers and parents.
Read MoreAuthentic Observation (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
In this interactive, two hour session participants will be introduced to child observation and the tools of objective observation. Participants will discuss the rationale for child observation, will practice observation techniques and will discuss ways in which to use observation information to individualize care and learning environments.
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 5 (Feb 2021 Cohort) (11/05/21 - 02/17/22)
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 (10/27/21 - 11/17/21)
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.
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