Dual Language Learners (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Explore what it means to be a dual language learner (DLL) and review best practices for supporting dual language learners in their care. Discuss strategies for supporting and working with DLL’s families. Learn the basics of language development in children and related terminology. After completing this module providers will be able to explain what it…
Read MoreDevelopmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Meets the four-hour preservice Child Development/Behavior Guidance training requirement for Family Child Care Providers. This training curriculum will address key facts about early brain development; define social emotional development and describe how it unfolds in the context of relationships; examine how environments affect children’s behaviors; and identify some concrete strategies for preventing behavioral challenges
Read MoreThe Biological Impacts of Homelessness (06/18/24 - 07/11/24)
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 MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher.
Read MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Learn to define the ages and stages of early childhood development focusing on milestones for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Recognize red flags in children’s development and determine a plan for how to respond to them. This is an online ATL Module
Read MoreLas edades y etapas: Un repaso del desarrollo de los niños (Spanish- Ages and Stages- An Overview of Early Childhood Development) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Orientación sobre el comportamiento apropiado para el desarrollo (Spanish- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Fundamentos de enseñar a los niños como usar el baño (Spanish- Potty Training- The Ins and Outs) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Aprenda a identificar las señales de que un niño está listo para aprender a usar el baño. Desarrolle un plan para usar junto con las familias para que apoyen a los niños a aprender a usar el baño. Compare las reglas de la licencia para los programas basados en centros y el cuidado infantil familiar.…
Read More(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,…
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