The Development of Executive Functioning in Early Childhood (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 MoreDual Language Learners (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 MoreDual Language Learners (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 MoreDevelopmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 MoreBasic Child Development (07/09/19 - 07/30/19)
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…
Read MoreOur Children and Homelessness (08/12/19 - 08/26/19)
Often times we don’t know when a child in our care has experienced homelessness. This series based course will explore the realities families face in being homelessness, the impact on children’s experiences, behaviors and development and how it effects a mother’s mental health. We’ll look at strategies a child care provider can implement with children…
Read MoreObservation: Find the Function of Behavior (07/17/19 - 08/14/19)
In this course we will examine temperament and development in relation to children’s behavior. Join us to discover how, through observation, we can see the clues children give us to the purpose behind their behavior.
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