MNCDA ETL Module 1 (02/07/19 - 03/28/19)
This module includes MNCDA Class 1-5:[crlf]MNCDA Class 1 Welcome to the Profession[crlf]MNCDA Class 2 Creating a Welcoming Environment[crlf]MNCDA Class 3 Safe and Sanitary Environments[crlf]MNCDA Class 4 Welcoming Families: Creating Cultural Connections[crlf]MNCDA Class 5 Welcoming Children with Special Needs and their Families
Read MoreEngaging and Communicating with Parents (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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
Read MoreStrengthening Families™ (02/05/19 - 02/26/19)
This course provides an in-depth review of the Strengthening Families approach, including key aspects of the five Strengthening Families protective factors. Participants will identify strategies for supporting families in building healthy, positive social connections, and accessing concrete support in times of need as well as strategies for supporting families in building parental resilience, knowledge of…
Read MoreChildren and Families in Today’s World (04/03/19 - 05/01/19)
We will examine the socializing agents in our ever-changing world that impact young children and families. We will study the forces that bring changes to our society, such as economics, politics, demographics, and technology. You will discover ways that you, as a teacher of young children, can help support their development into successful, resilient, and…
Read MoreLet’s All Get Ready for Kindergarten! (03/05/19 - 04/02/19)
Analyze the concept of school readiness. Explore the importance of language and literacy in the readiness for kindergarten. Apply new tools, and how to use them.Plan for how to prepare children and families for kindergarten.This course is offered online. It is designed for teachers, family childcare providers, parent educators and directors.
Read MoreCreating a Positive Multicultural Environment for All Children (03/04/19 - 03/25/19)
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 (02/05/19 - 02/26/19)
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 MoreEngaging and Communicating with Parents (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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
Read MoreFamily Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (01/09/19 - 01/30/19)
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 MoreStrengthening Families™ (11/28/18 - 12/19/18)
This course provides an in-depth review of the Strengthening Families approach, including key aspects of the five Strengthening Families protective factors. Participants will identify strategies for supporting families in building healthy, positive social connections, and accessing concrete support in times of need as well as strategies for supporting families in building parental resilience, knowledge of…
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