(Spanish) Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Learn about how to read and use the updated ECIPs. This two hour course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreToosinta Qaabilsan Heerka Koriimada Ubadka (Somali- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Tababarkani wuxuu buuxin afarta-saac oo Daryeelaha Ilmaha Guriga ku haya looga baahan yahay inuu waxka siyaadsado aqoonta xagga Toosinta iyo Habdhaqanka Akhlaaqda ilmaha (Child Development/Behavior Guidance). Tababarku wuxuu ka warbixin xaqiiqooyinka muhiimka u ah koritaanka maskaxda sanaddaha hore. Wuxuuna qeexidoonaa koriimadda la dhaqanka mushtamaca iyo dareenka nafsiyan, iyo saamaynta xiriirada ilmuhu ku leeyihiin. Ugu dambayn,…
Read More(Somali) Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Learn about how to read and use the updated ECIPs. This two hour course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreOur Children and Homelessness (08/01/24 - 08/23/24)
Often times we don’t know when a child in our care has experienced homelessness. This series based course will explore the realities families face in being homelessness, the impact on children’s experiences, behaviors and development and how it effects a mother’s mental health. We’ll look at strategies a child care provider can implement with children…
Read MoreThe Biological Impacts of Homelessness (06/11/24 - 07/03/24)
When a child experiences homelessness it effects their brain and emotional development. This series based course will explore key aspects of healthy emotional development including establishing secure attachments and the impact of homelessness. We’ll look at what research tells us about supporting emotional development and secure attachments in children who have experienced homelessness.
Read MoreBasic Child Development (05/01/24 - 05/30/24)
All children are born eager to explore their world and master their development. Join us for this foundational training in which we review the theories of child development, the importance of developmentally appropriate practice, the developmental milestones of the first five years of life, including brain development and factors that can influence child growth and…
Read MoreYoung Children with Developmental Delays (07/03/24 - 07/25/24)
This course addresses the following topic areas: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains including fine and gross motor delays, mild cognitive delays and speech and language delays; optimal practices that can be implemented in a child care setting; influencing factors for “transient” developmental delay;…
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 4 – October 2023 (05/15/24 - 07/19/24)
This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16: MNCDA Class 13 Language Development MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy MNCDA Class 15 Early Math MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 3 -October 2023 (03/14/24 - 05/10/24)
This module includes MNCDA classes 9-12: MNCDA Class 9 Professional Development Planning MNCDA Class 10 Social-Emotional Development MNCDA Class 11 Child Guidance MNCDA Class 12 The Importance of Play
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