Introduction to Eager-to-Learn (04/17/19 - 05/02/19)
In this course you will learn about the benefits of online learning!
Read MoreMNITCDA ETL Module 4 (02/27/20 - 05/21/20)
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 MoreMNITCDA ETL Module 3 (11/07/19 - 02/13/20)
This modules consists of MNITCDA Classes 15-23:[crlf][crlf]Professional Development Planning[crlf]Routines as Opportunities [crlf]Environments that Promote Exploration [crlf]Learning through Discovery [crlf]The Importance of Play[crlf]Language and Communication [crlf]Language Development[crlf]Observation and Curriculum Planning [crlf]Planning to Meet Individual Needs
Read MoreTime is of the Essence (06/06/19 - 06/27/19)
Time is of the Essence is a 16 hour online course designed for Eager to Learn. Participants will explore their own use of time to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum work effectiveness while still making time for a satisfying life outside of work.
Read MoreTime is of the Essence (06/06/19 - 06/27/19)
Time is of the Essence is a 16 hour online course designed for Eager to Learn. Participants will explore their own use of time to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum work effectiveness while still making time for a satisfying life outside of work.
Read MoreMNITCDA ETL Module 2 (08/22/19 - 10/31/19)
This modules consists of MNITCDA Courses 9-14:[crlf][crlf]Stages of Infancy[crlf]Brain Development[crlf]Introduction to Cognitive Development[crlf]Using the ECIPs[crlf]Forming Relationships: Understanding Temperament and Reactivity[crlf]Resilience
Read MoreOur Children and Homelessness (08/12/19 - 08/26/19)
Often times we don’t know when a child in our care has experienced homelessness. This series based course will explore the realities families face in being homelessness, the impact on children’s experiences, behaviors and development and how it effects a mother’s mental health. We’ll look at strategies a child care provider can implement with children…
Read MoreGood Teaching is Good Teaching Anytime (07/10/19 - 08/07/19)
Part 1 Intro to Online Education – We will examine best practices of adult education and how they transfer to online education. Specific focus will be on adult learning theory, environments and implementation into online education. Part 2 Building Community – we will become familiar with how to promote effective communication among students and between…
Read MoreObservation: Find the Function of Behavior (07/17/19 - 08/14/19)
In this course we will examine temperament and development in relation to children’s behavior. Join us to discover how, through observation, we can see the clues children give us to the purpose behind their behavior.
Read MoreMNITCDA ETL Module 1 (07/11/19 - 10/31/19)
This module consists of MNITCDA Classes 1-8:[crlf][crlf]Welcome to the Profession[crlf]It’s All About Relationships [crlf]Establishing Supportive Relationships with Families [crlf]Clean, Safe, Sanitary Environments[crlf]Welcoming families: Creating Cultural Connections [crlf]Welcoming Children with Special Needs and Their Families[crlf]Promoting Parent/Family-Child Relationships [crlf]Introduction to Child Development
Read MoreAuthentic Child Assessment (07/15/19 - 08/12/19)
This course will review the history of authentic assessment and current trends within the early care and education field. Participants will gain knowledge and skills around data collection (the gathering of information through observation), data analysis (looking for patterns and trends, scanning, etc.), and data reporting (how to share authentic assessment information with parents). The…
Read MorePromising Partnerships: Building Successful Relationships with Families (06/03/19 - 06/24/19)
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 MoreStrengthening Families™ (05/08/19 - 05/29/19)
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 MoreSupporting Social Emotional Growth in Infants and Toddlers (06/17/19 - 07/18/19)
This course session focuses on the importance of social emotional development in infants and toddlers. Participants will examine strategies to support positive social emotional development in infants, toddlers including routines and emotional climate. Participants will also explore ways to build relationships with the families of infants and toddlers to support ongoing social emotional development.
Read MoreADHD: Navigating the Landscape (06/04/19 - 07/02/19)
This course is geared towards anyone caring for children Have you ever wished you had amap to use when caring for a child with AD/HD? Join us in this course as we look at the myths and facts of ADHD, the diagnosis path, parent perspective and successful strategies for inclusion of children that have ADHD
Read MoreCreating Cultural Connections in Child Care (07/09/19 - 07/30/19)
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 MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (04/08/19 - 04/29/19)
This series-based course intended for new family child care providers meets DHS licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced in family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreOverview of Curriculum (07/11/19 - 08/01/19)
This class focuses on early childhood curriculum and the domains of development, elements of effective curriculum, and the cycle of observation and assessment, reflection, curriculum planning and implementation, and evaluation in adapting curriculum to meet individual and group developmental needs.
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-Making (08/08/19 - 08/29/19)
This course will describe the components of authentic assessment, of which observation is key; describe how observation and documentation are used in making program decisions; and how to develop lesson plans using the Minnesota Early Indicators of Progress as a guide.
Read MorePlan, Learn, Grow: Using the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (06/03/19 - 07/01/19)
This class will review the structure, content and guiding principles of the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs). Participants will become familiar with the ECIPs domains, components, indicators and strategies and how to use this tool for child and group observation and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
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