Culturally Informed Practice (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)
MNCDA ETL Module 1 -January 2022 -7pm Cohort (01/26/22 - 03/23/22)
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 MoreCreating a Positive Multicultural Environment for All Children (03/23/22 - 04/13/22)
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 MoreCreating Cultural Connections in Child Care (03/02/22 - 03/23/22)
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 MoreFamily Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (02/08/22 - 03/01/22)
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 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 MoreLegislation 101 (09/01/21 - 10/14/22)
Learn about the legislative process to demystify a subject that can appear intimidating. Discover the who, what, where, when and why of legislation including: how bills become laws, how to develop relationships while building coalitions and lobbying and what happens during legislative session. This course offers a brief introduction into the world of Early childhood…
Read MoreCourageous Conversations; Communicating Strategies for Program Leaders #29 (01/06/22 - 02/03/22)
Elected Officials and Offices 101 (09/01/21 - 10/14/22)
Determine which government officials represent you and the program you represent. Identify the interests and priorities of your senators and representatives. Connect with policy makers to collaborate and advocate for the best-interest of the child care field. This course is offered as part of the Care Fellowship Series.
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 1 -January 2022 -8pm Cohort (01/26/22 - 03/23/22)
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
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