(Somali) Child Care Assistance Program Provider Orientation Training (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
This course is intended for providers serving families on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This is a basic orientation to the Child Care Assistance Program and identifies provider’s responsibilities.
Read MoreSudden Unexpected Infant Death (DHS) Somali (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
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…
Read More(AHT) Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
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.
Read MoreActive Supervision – A Developmental Perspective (Hmong) (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
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.
Read More(Hmong) Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Identify the risks and hazards that may affect your child care program. Develop an effective written emergency preparedness plan using the MN Dept. of Human Services Child Care Emergency Plan template. The audio voiceover/lecture portion of this training is delivered in Hmong.
Read MoreCreating Connections for Families: The Important Role of Help Me Grow & Help Me Connect (Virtual) (05/07/25 - 05/07/25)
Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (04/24/25 - 05/24/25)
Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…
Read MoreMentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (03/20/25 - 04/19/25)
Analyze the concepts, goals, and possible outcomes of becoming a mentor and mentoring in early childhood programs. Examine the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees and the difference between mentoring and supervision. Understand and apply the ethical principles of mentorship, adult learning theory, the importance of appreciative advising and the role of reflection in…
Read MoreSowing Seeds of Empathy and Kindness* (06/12/25 - 06/12/25)
Calming the Storm: Supporting Children Through Challenging Behaviors-ONLINE* (06/02/25 - 06/02/25)
Strategies to Support Dramatic Play without the Drama (Online*) (05/19/25 - 05/19/25)
Language Acquisition ONLINE: Helping our Youngest Language Learners* (05/06/25 - 05/06/25)
Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (02/05/25 - 03/07/25)
Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…
Read MoreMentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (01/08/25 - 02/07/25)
Analyze the concepts, goals, and possible outcomes of becoming a mentor and mentoring in early childhood programs. Examine the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees and the difference between mentoring and supervision. Understand and apply the ethical principles of mentorship, adult learning theory, the importance of appreciative advising and the role of reflection in…
Read More**Broken** Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (04/24/25 - 05/24/25)
Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…
Read More**Broken** Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (03/20/25 - 04/19/25)
Analyze the concepts, goals, and possible outcomes of becoming a mentor and mentoring in early childhood programs. Examine the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees and the difference between mentoring and supervision. Understand and apply the ethical principles of mentorship, adult learning theory, the importance of appreciative advising and the role of reflection in…
Read MoreFamily Child Care Marketing (E2E) (12/16/24 - 06/30/25)
This training provides family-based child care providers with information to promote, advertise and market their business services to ensure sustainability and business growth. This is an online course through the Anytime Learning Program
Read MoreAssessment: An Overview (E2E) (12/16/24 - 06/30/25)
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).
Read MoreUnderstanding Biting: Prevention Strategies (E2E) (12/16/24 - 06/30/25)
Examine the reasons behind biting behavior for infants and toddlers. Explore strategies for both intervention and prevention of biting in early childhood programs. This is an online Anytime Learning Module
Read MoreTerrific Transitions (E2E) (12/16/24 - 06/30/25)
This course is designed to provide practitioners with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transition times between activities and spaces. The course addresses the developmental challenges associated with smooth transitions as well as methods for implementing transitions that minimize challenging behavior and take advantage of learning opportunities.
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