Courses – Page 2 – Eager-to-Learn

Assessment: Focus on Observation and Documentation (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

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.

Assessment: Deepening Your Practice (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.

Assessment: An Overview (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

An Overview of The Montessori Method (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher.

Ages and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Learn to define the ages and stages of early childhood development focusing on milestones for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Recognize red flags in children’s development and determine a plan for how to respond to them. This is an online ATL Module

Active Supervision: What Else is in the Home (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will assist participants to assess and outline possible hazards throughout the entire home; act on and eliminate hazards using suggested resolutions and resources for additional information; learn to identify “hot spots” in the home; and develop a plan for regular review of…

Active Supervision: School-Age Children (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum focuses on the supervision of school-age children in a mixed age group setting. The training will identify factors in the environment that affect supervision: identify and evaluate how activities may increase supervision of school-age children; and discuss how relationships may affect supervision,…

Active Supervision: Provider Self-care and Privacy (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will define MN DHS Rule 2 Licensing standards and best practices regarding supervision in family child care settings; identify the effects of provider stress/depression on supervision of and interaction with children; and identify appropriate self-care and privacy strategies that promote effective supervision…

Active Supervision: Preventing Child Injuries in Family Child Care Settings (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will Identify the leading causes of early childhood injuries in general, and specific to child care settings; discuss strategies to prevent child injuries in family child care settings via risk assessment and hazard mapping tools; and identify procedures to follow if an…

Active Supervision: Out of Home Safety Issues (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will Identify potential hazards or safety issues children are exposed to when participating in out of home activities, events and transportation; assist participants in determining needed resources and adult assistance required for out of home activities depending upon the event, the ages…

Active Supervision: Essentials for Family Child Care Providers From New Immigrant and Refugee Communities (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. The audience for this course is intended for new immigrant and refugee family child care programs. This training curriculum will identify MN Rule 2 Licensing standards, National Association of Family Child Care standards, and best practices regarding supervision in inclusive family child care settings; examine…

Active Supervision – Including Children with Special Needs (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

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. This training curriculum will identify MN Rule 2 Licensing standards, National Association of Family Child Care standards, and best practices regarding supervision in inclusive family child care settings; examine…

Active Supervision – A Developmental Perspective (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

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.

(AHT) Abusive Head Trauma (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

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.

Preparación para emergencias: creando un plan eficaz (Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan – Spanish) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Identifique los riesgos y peligros que pueden afectar su programa de cuidado infantil. Desarrolle un plan de preparación para emergencias por escrito utilizando la plantilla del Plan de Emergencia para el Cuidado Infantil del MN Department of Human Services. Identify the risks and hazards that may affect your child care program. Develop an effective written…

Las edades y etapas: Un repaso del desarrollo de los niños (Spanish- Ages and Stages- An Overview of Early Childhood Development) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

La muerte súbita inesperada infantile (SUID Spanish version) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Este entrenamiento obligatorio cumple con los requisitos del tema de la muerte súbita inesperada infantil, dirigido para los cuidadores que trabajan en guarderías en casa. El currículo incluye las regulaciones del Estado y las recomendaciones nacionales para reducir el riesgo de la muerte súbita inesperada infantil, incluyendo el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante, la…

El traumatismo craneoencefálico por maltrato (AHT Spanish version-DHS) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Este entrenamiento acerca del tema el traumatismo craneoencefálico por maltrato cumple con los requisitos nuevos del Estado dirigido para los cuidadores que trabajan en guarderías en casa. El currículo cubre los síntomas y consecuencias del traumatismo craneoencefálico por maltrato, identifica estrategias de manejar la frustración y estrés y repasa el denuncio obligatorio del abuso infantil…

Supervisión activa – niños con necesidades especiales (Active Supervision: Children with Special Needs) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Este entrenamiento cumple con el requisito anual de supervisión para los proveedores de cuidado infantil en casa. El programa de entrenamiento incluye las prácticas adecuadas para la supervisión activa en el ambiente de cuidado infantil en casa. El currículo del entrenamiento identifica los estándares de la Regla Dos de la Licencia para Minnesota, los estándares…

Supervisión activa- desde la perspectiva de desarrollo ( Active Supervision A Dev.Perspective) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)

Este entrenamiento cumple con el requisito anual de supervisión para los proveedores de cuidado infantil en casa. El programa de entrenamiento incluye las prácticas adecuadas para la supervisión activa en el ambiente de cuidado infantil en casa; describe la manera en la cual el desarrollo del niño influye la supervisión y explica las características asociadas…