Young Children with Developmental Delays (11/29/23 - 12/21/23)
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 MoreIntroduction to Children with Special Needs (10/25/23 - 11/16/23)
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 MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
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 (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
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) (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
Orientación sobre el comportamiento apropiado para el desarrollo (Spanish- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
Fundamentos de enseñar a los niños como usar el baño (Spanish – Potty Training – The Ins and Outs) (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
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 (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
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) (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
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 (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
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.
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