Abusive Head Trauma (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)

This Abusive Head Trauma training will meet new state training requirements for Family Child Care providers. The training curriculum will address the symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma;identify risk factors for abusive head trauma;identify strategies to use when frustrated and stressed; review mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting.

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Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)

The Abusive Head Trauma training will meet new state training requirements for Family Child Care providers. The training curriculum will address the symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma; identify risk factors for abusive head trauma; identify strategies to use when frustrated and stressed; review mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting.

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Active Supervision – A Developmental Perspective (Hmong) (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will address best practices of active supervision in a family child care setting; describe the way in which supervision is impacted by a child’s development; explain characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.

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RBPD Credential – Module 1: Introduction to Relationship Based Professional Development (ETL) (03/05/21 - 03/12/21)

During this 6 hour introduction to RBPD, participants investigate RBPD definitions, competencies and dispositions through the lens of Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework for Relationship-Based Professional Development Specialists; interpret research on the impact of RBPD; compare various RBPD approaches; analyze benefits and challenges of RBPD delivery modalities and review the goals, objectives and process of…

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Intro to STEM: Focus on Science (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)

Explore strategies for supporting science learning in early childhood. Examine resources available to educators and families. Plan and implement science activities across a variety of themes. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning.

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(Somali) Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)

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…

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(Somali) Health and Safety In-Service I – Child Care Centers (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)

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…

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Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)

The Abusive Head Trauma training will meet new state training requirements for Family Child Care providers. The training curriculum will address the symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma; identify risk factors for abusive head trauma; identify strategies to use when frustrated and stressed; review mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting.

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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (DHS) Somali (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)

This training meets the new training requirements for Family Child Care providers on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. The training curriculum will address state regulations and national recommendations to reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths. Safe sleep environments will be discussed, as well as consequences of non-compliance…

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MNCDA ETL Module 1 Feb 2021 Cohort (02/23/21 - 09/30/21)

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

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Trainer Materials and Resources (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)

Students will explore a broad overview of core resources and materials that acknowledge the importance of acquiring and maintaining a body of knowledge related to the early childhood profession and training, as well as link credible information sources to areas of knowledge needed by trainers. This is an Anytime Learning Module.

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Introduction to Trainer Competencies and Observation (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)

Discover the details of Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competencies Framework for Trainers, as well as helps students identify the benefits of self-assessment and observation and improvement tools. In addition, students will develop awareness of links between competencies and observation items. This is an online Anytime Learning Module.

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