Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Meets the four-hour preservice Child Development/Behavior Guidance training requirement for Family Child Care Providers. This training curriculum will address key facts about early brain development; define social emotional development and describe how it unfolds in the context of relationships; examine how environments affect children’s behaviors; and identify some concrete strategies for preventing behavioral challenges.
Read MoreMNCDA 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
Read MoreMNITCDA ETL Module 4 (01/05/21 - 04/06/21)
This module consists of MNITCDA Classes 24-28:[crlf][crlf]Safe Supervision[crlf]Curriculum[crlf]Program Practices that Support Relationships [crlf]Program Quality[crlf]Growing as a Professional
Read MoreFarm to Early Care & Education TOT (01/06/21 - 01/20/21)
MNCDA ETL Module 4 (JUNE COHORT) (12/07/20 - 02/01/21)
This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16:[crlf]MNCDA Class 13 Language Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy[crlf]MNCDA Class 15 Early Math[crlf]MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 6: Assessing and Evaluating (ETL) (05/20/21 - 05/27/21)
In this module, participants identify the purpose of assessment and evaluation in RBPD; analyze examples of assessments used in RBPD; practice using assessments to plan RBPD interactions; review the terms and actions covered during the credential; and practice conducting an RBPD session using video and provide feedback. This is module 6 of 6 in the…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 5: Facilitating Growth and Learning (ETL) (04/22/21 - 05/06/21)
Module 5 explores the cycle of RBPD practice with a focus on creating awareness, planning and setting goals. Participants link the cycle of RBPD practice to their work, examining the phases of planning, observing and feedback with reflection through video analysis and practice planning & setting goals. Participants will examine how feedback and reflection fits…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 4: Co-Creating Relationships (ETL) (03/25/21 - 04/08/21)
This module concentrates on creating and maintaining RBPD relationships. Participants discuss communication skills such as active listening and attending to non-verbal communication; generate and evaluate powerful questions to use in RBPD conversations; examine tools and processes for direct communication, clarifying expectations, roles and responsibilities; develop plans to build rapport; and practice addressing challenges in establishing…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 3: Adult Education (ETL) (03/04/21 - 03/18/21)
During this module, participants describe adult learner characteristics and compare four related adult learning theories; identify implications for RBPD partnerships; discuss the challenges of balancing directive with responsive interactions in RBPD relationships; utilizing Motivational Interviewing tool to motivate change; the Transtheoretical Model of Change as a framework; discuss principles of reflective practice; application of tools…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 2: Professionalism (ETL) (02/11/21 - 02/18/21)
This module emphasizes professionalism, ethics, equity and cultural competence. Participants review codes of ethical conduct and standards relating to RBPD work; analyze how and when mandated reporting applies to RBPD specialists; apply the foundation of a code of ethical conduct and standards to ethical dilemmas; identify strategies to promote culturally responsive RBPD and to address…
Read MorePromising Partnerships: Building Successful Relationships with Families (01/27/21 - 02/17/21)
Apply five practices that lead to successful partnerships and re-energize the relationships with the families in your early childhood program. Recognize the value the differing perspectives, identify verbal and non-verbal communication practices, and effectively communicate with families to avoid misunderstandings. Examine the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and plan programming that supports children’s development through…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 1: Introduction to Relationship Based Professional Development (ETL) (01/28/21 - 02/04/21)
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…
Read MoreBasics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Working with Infants and Toddlers with Special Healthcare Needs (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Introduction to STEM (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Challenges in Feeding Young Children in Child Care (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
An estimated 25% of typically developing young children and up to 35% of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities experience feeding problems such as poor feeding because of organic causes or highly selective food behaviors. Problems with feeding may lead to significant negative nutritional, developmental and psychological issues such as failure to thrive, impaired parent/child interaction and…
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