Plan, Learn, Grow: Using the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (06/03/19 - 07/01/19)
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 MoreUnderstanding and Supporting Children’s Friendship Skills (06/11/19 - 07/09/19)
We will learn about the intricate and fascinating processes involved in children’s friendships – how they develop from infancy through the preschool years. We will examine the characteristics of children who make friends easily, as well as those who aren’t as skilled. There will be opportunities to discuss and troubleshoot common friendship problems affecting toddlers…
Read MoreThe Nurtured Heart Approach (08/07/19 - 09/04/19)
This course examines The Nurtured Heart Approach based on the work of Howard Glasser. This unique approach is designed to help anyone working with children who have challenging behaviors CDA Area 8Required Text:”Transforming the Difficult Child Workbook: An Interactive Guide to the Nurtured Heart Approach”. Book cost, $19.95:http://nurturedheartbookstore.com/sp-bin/spirit?PAGE=55
Read MoreMind in the Making: Taking on Challenges and Self-Directed, Engaged Learning (05/21/19 - 06/18/19)
Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop strategies to help children learn to deal with stress and take on challenges. Learn how to encourage self-directed, engaged learning in children of all ages. Explore resources and implement strategies to support taking on challenges and engaging in…
Read MoreMind in the Making: Focus and Self-Control (05/06/19 - 06/03/19)
Develop a deeper understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive learning through the study of executive functions. Explore each of the seven life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making, then examine and discuss the skills of Focus and Self-Control in more depth. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the…
Read MoreChild Development: Executive Functioning Skills through the Developmental Domains (06/19/19 - 07/17/19)
This course provides information on the core skills and dimensions of the development of executive functioning in young children; what happens when there is a disruption to the development of executive functioning skills; how to identify vulnerable populations at risk for toxic stress, relationships and resilience; and understanding the techniques for creating a child care…
Read MoreYoung Children with Developmental Delays (08/21/19 - 09/04/19)
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 (06/04/19 - 06/18/19)
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 MoreMNCDA ETL Module 3 (07/29/19 - 09/09/19)
This module includes MNCDA classes 9-12:[crlf]MNCDA Class 9 Professional Development Planning[crlf]MNCDA Class 10 Social-Emotional Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 11 Child Guidance[crlf]MNCDA Class 12 The Importance of Play
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 2 (06/10/19 - 07/22/19)
This module includes MNCDA Classes 6-8:[crlf]MNCDA Class 6 Introduction to Child Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 7 Introduction to Cognitive Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 8 ECIPs
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