Health and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (07/27/22 - 08/18/22)
This series based course intended for new providers covers the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF topics include the following: Prevention and control of infectious disease, immunization, administration of medication, prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergies and allergic reactions, building and physical premise safety, handling and…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (07/05/22 - 07/27/22)
This series based course intended for new providers covers the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF topics include the following: Prevention and control of infectious disease, immunization, administration of medication, prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergies and allergic reactions, building and physical premise safety, handling and…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (05/26/22 - 06/17/22)
This series based course intended for new providers covers the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF topics include the following: Prevention and control of infectious disease, immunization, administration of medication, prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergies and allergic reactions, building and physical premise safety, handling and…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (04/29/22 - 05/21/22)
This series based course intended for new providers covers the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF topics include the following: Prevention and control of infectious disease, immunization, administration of medication, prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergies and allergic reactions, building and physical premise safety, handling and…
Read MoreAssessment: Focus on Observation and Documentation (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Identify best practice for high-quality observation and documentation in early childhood settings. Practice objective observations of individuals as well as groups. Explore a variety of tools and strategies to support effective observation and documentation.
Read MoreDual Language Learners (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
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 More(Spanish) Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
In this self-paced module, learners will explore why Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework is important. In addition they will review the content of the framework, it’s organization and how it can be used in caring for children. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.
Read More(Spanish) Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
This series based course for experienced providers meets the Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 3 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by child care centers. We’ll look at strategies a child care providers can implement…
Read More(Somali) Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
This series based course for experienced providers meets the Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 3 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by child care centers. We’ll look at strategies a child care providers can implement…
Read MoreWorking with Infants and Toddlers with Special Healthcare Needs (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
WIDA & Early Childhood Development (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Explore the WIDA Early Years framework and its connection to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. WIDA Early Years is a tool to support multi-language learners in early childhood classrooms, by identifying and celebrating their strengths while meeting their individual needs. WIDA Early Years has been aligned with the MN ECIPs to identify how…
Read MoreWelcome Aboard: Orienting New Staff Members (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Explore skills and strategies needed to create and implement a meaningful new employee orientation process that will lead to a high-quality workforce in an early childhood program. Identify benefits of a thoughtful and thorough employee orientation, the essential aspects of a strong orientation and induction process, and the practices that help new employees develop a…
Read MoreUnpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
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 MoreUnderstanding and Responding to Adults’ Behaviors with Children while Creating Safe Environments (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
In this module you will discover how to speak up about children’s safety in regard to sexual abuse. In addition you will examine how to create a safe environment through your policies and procedures. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Preschool-Aged (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood teachers and providers need to know and do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the Framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in an early childhood setting. It is…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Infant/Toddler (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood teachers and providers need to know and do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the Framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in an early childhood setting. It is…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Family Child Care (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood providers need to know and be able to do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in a family child care setting.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Bullying and Finding Solutions (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Discover the definition of bullying and describe what it looks like for very young children through older teens. In addition explore the impact of bullying, the reasons why people bully, as well as how to respond. This is an online module through Anytime Learning
Read MoreUnderstanding Biting: Prevention Strategies (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Understanding Behavior: Making Sense of What You See and Hear (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
This 2-hour behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: learn about how very young children’s behavior is a form of communication and has meaning; and strategies to use to increase their capacity to support positive social emotional development through positive…
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