Early Childhood Screening; What It’s All About (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Everything you need to know about early childhood screening so you can properly inform child care providers and parents.
Read MoreAuthentic Child Assessment (03/25/21 - 04/22/21)
This course will review the history of authentic assessment and current trends within the early care and education field. Participants will gain knowledge and skills around data collection (the gathering of information through observation), data analysis (looking for patterns and trends, scanning, etc.), and data reporting (how to share authentic assessment information with parents). The…
Read MoreAuthentic Observation (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
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 MoreRecognizing the Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children (03/22/21 - 04/19/21)
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 MorePositive Discipline (03/24/21 - 04/21/21)
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 MoreObservation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (03/03/21 - 03/24/21)
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.
Read MoreIntroduction to Children with Special Needs (03/04/21 - 03/18/21)
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 MoreIntroduction To The Focused Portfolios Assessment System (01/26/21 - 02/23/21)
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 MoreAssessment-Gathering and Using Information (01/21/21 - 02/11/21)
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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