Unpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Discover how to support children and their families, recognize the symptoms of chronic stress/trauma; minimize the impact of stress/ trauma through building positive relationships that are predictable and reliable, and learn how to manage their reactions. This is an Anytime Learning Module.
Read MoreConstruyendo Greneraciones Culturalmente Competentes (03/30/23 - 04/21/23)
Aprenda a promover la diversidad cultural participando en prácticas educativas inclusivas con familias y niños. A través de estas prácticas podrá demostrar como promover la inclusión cultural de las familias a través de juegos y proyectos con los niños. Además tendrá la oportunidad de examinar y abordar los desafíos y dilemas culturales que se presentan…
Read MoreFamily Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (03/24/23 - 04/22/23)
This course provides an overview of Family Systems Theory which represents a shift in focus from considering the individual child only, to the child within the context of her/his family and community. Family systems theory provides another tool in the provider toolbox for understanding why children and parents act or think the way they do.…
Read MoreCreating Cultural Connections in Child Care (02/21/23 - 03/22/23)
Families and communities provide the foundations children need to be successful. This course will at the resources and reflective skills providers need to work successfully with diverse families. Methods to find and promote the strengths of families as a way to promote child development will also be discussed.
Read MoreCreating a Positive Multicultural Environment for All Children (01/06/23 - 02/04/23)
This training has been designed to help early care and education providers think deeply about their work with diverse children and families. We will be exploring how to address our own biases, and celebrate differences in teaching and caring for young children. We will talk about our role as educators, the development of children, and…
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 1 -JANUARY 2023 (01/24/23 - 03/29/23)
This module includes MNCDA Class 1-5: MNCDA Class 1 Welcome to the Profession MNCDA Class 2 Creating a Welcoming Environment MNCDA Class 3 Safe and Sanitary Environments MNCDA Class 4 Welcoming Families: Creating Cultural Connections MNCDA Class 5 Welcoming Children with Special Needs and their Families
Read MoreCourageous Conversations; Communicating Strategies for Program Leaders #32 (01/11/23 - 02/09/23)
MNCDA WC HYBRID ETL Module 1 (01/04/23 - 03/30/23)
This module includes MNCDA Class 1-5: MNCDA Class 1 Welcome to the Profession MNCDA Class 2 Creating a Welcoming Environment MNCDA Class 3 Safe and Sanitary Environments MNCDA Class 4 Welcoming Families: Creating Cultural Connections MNCDA Class 5 Welcoming Children with Special Needs and their Families
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 1 -October 2022 (10/05/22 - 12/15/22)
This module includes MNCDA Class 1-5: MNCDA Class 1 Welcome to the Profession MNCDA Class 2 Creating a Welcoming Environment MNCDA Class 3 Safe and Sanitary Environments MNCDA Class 4 Welcoming Families: Creating Cultural Connections MNCDA Class 5 Welcoming Children with Special Needs and their Families
Read MoreEngaging and Communicating with Parents (09/16/22 - 12/31/22)
Explore the value of helping parents become more involved and engaged in the child care program as well as learn specific techniques for accomplishing this. In addition engage in a variety of techniques for strengthening communication skills with parents. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning
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