Young Children with Developmental Delays (04/07/22 - 04/21/22)
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 MoreRecognizing the Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children (01/11/22 - 02/08/22)
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 MoreBasic Child Development (03/02/22 - 03/23/22)
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 MoreLearning to Listen, Listening to Learn (01/24/22 - 02/14/22)
Learn to improve your own listening skills and those of children by understanding the components of effective listening. Children’s listening habits and skills are predictors of oral language proficiency, reading and writing but they do not come naturally-they must be taught and practiced. Learn how to teach children and practice with them!
Read MoreIntroduction to Children with Special Needs (01/24/22 - 02/07/22)
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 MoreDual Language Learners: Teaching English and Honoring Home Languages (01/11/22 - 02/08/22)
Dual language learners are children who are learning English in childcare or school and another language at home. They may be born outside of the USA or are born in the USA in immigrant or refugee families. Learn to teach English and to honor the home languages of children, as well as support their families.…
Read MorePlan, Learn, Grow: Using the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (01/13/22 - 02/10/22)
This class will review the structure, content and guiding principles of the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs). Participants will become familiar with the ECIPs domains, components, indicators and strategies and how to use this tool for child and group observation and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
Read MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
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. This is an Anytime Learning Module
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