Plan, Learn, Grow: Using the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (02/26/20 - 03/25/20)
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 MoreSensory Processing Disorder (01/09/20 - 02/06/20)
Learning objectives: Participants will identify their own sensory preferences using a personal inventory (found in week 1 reading). Participants will describe features of the human sensory system. Participants will recognize indicators of Sensory Processing Disorder. Participants will recognize under/over responsiveness behaviors to sensory input. Participants will apply strategies for working with children with Sensory Processing…
Read MoreYoung Children with Developmental Delays (01/27/20 - 02/10/20)
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 (01/16/20 - 01/30/20)
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 MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 MoreMNCDA ETL Hybrid Module 4 (09/16/19 - 10/28/19)
This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16:[crlf]MNCDA Class 13 Language Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy[crlf]MNCDA Class 15 Early Math[crlf]MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking
Read MoreMNITCDA ETL Module 1 (10/15/19 - 01/28/20)
This module consists of MNITCDA Classes 1-8:[crlf][crlf]Welcome to the Profession[crlf]It’s All About Relationships [crlf]Establishing Supportive Relationships with Families [crlf]Clean, Safe, Sanitary Environments[crlf]Welcoming families: Creating Cultural Connections [crlf]Welcoming Children with Special Needs and Their Families[crlf]Promoting Parent/Family-Child Relationships [crlf]Introduction to Child Development
Read MoreThe Development of Executive Functioning in Early Childhood (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 MoreBasic Child Development (11/04/19 - 11/25/19)
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…
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