***Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (E2E) (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
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 MoreWorking with Infants and Toddlers with Special Healthcare Needs (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
The Development of Executive Functioning in Early Childhood (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Explore the meaning of executive functioning and its three thinking processes: working memory; cognitive or mental flexibility; and impulse control or self-regulation. Consider how executive functioning develops and how its development can be supported by caregivers in early childhood programs. This course is an online self-paced module offered through Anytime Learning.
Read MorePotty Training – The Ins and Outs (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Identify signs a child may be ready to potty train. Develop a potty-training plan with families. Contrast state rules for center-based programs and family childcare. Explain sanitation and hygiene needs. Practice implementing ideas through scenarios. This is an online Anytime Learning course.
Read MoreGetting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Approaches to Learning (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Dual Language Learners (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
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 More***Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (12/01/23 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
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 (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
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
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