Introduction to Children with Special Needs (10/07/21 - 10/21/21)
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 MoreAssessment-Gathering and Using Information (09/02/21 - 09/23/21)
Assessment is a familiar buzzword in the child care and education field but not always easily understood and practiced. Participants in this training will practice the assessment cycle of gathering information and making decisions based on that information. The purpose of gathering and using information is to support children and families.
Read MoreAuthentic Observation (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
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 MoreEarly Childhood Screening; What It’s All About (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
Everything you need to know about early childhood screening so you can properly inform child care providers and parents.
Read MoreEvaluación auténtica (Spanish Assessment-Gathering and Using Information) (08/10/21 - 09/07/21)
Introduction To The Focused Portfolios Assessment System (07/28/21 - 08/25/21)
Explore the techniques for using Focused Portfolios as an assessment system as described in Focused Portfolios: A Complete Assessment System for the Young Child (Second Edition) by Gaye Gronlund and Bev Engel. Discuss successes and challenges while practicing each step of the Focused Portfolio process.
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-Making (07/06/21 - 07/27/21)
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 (07/06/21 - 08/03/21)
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 MoreObservation: Find the Function of Behavior (07/07/21 - 08/04/21)
Examine temperament and emotional development in relation to children’s behavior. Explore through observation the clues children give to the purpose behind their behavior. Examine the meaning of function of behavior and strategies for guiding challenging behaviors.
Read MoreAssessment-Gathering and Using Information (05/04/21 - 05/25/21)
Assessment is a familiar buzzword in the child care and education field but not always easily understood and practiced. Participants in this training will practice the assessment cycle of gathering information and making decisions based on that information. The purpose of gathering and using information is to support children and families.
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