Infants, Toddlers and Their Families: Nurturing and Supporting Social Emotional Development (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
This 2-hour behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: learn about social and emotional behaviors in infants and toddlers and how this development is impacted by caregivers; and reflect on ways in which culture (perceptions, beliefs, values) influences caregiving practices.
Read MoreInfants and Toddlers: Targeted Strategies to Build Social Emotional Skills (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
This 2-hour online behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: use targeted strategies to intentionally build social emotional skills in infants and toddlers, identify how to support parents in promoting routines, and learn how to promote emotional self-regulation skills in…
Read MoreInfants and Toddlers: A Relationship-based Approach to Challenging Behaviors – Examining Behaviors (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
This two-hour online behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: learn about the relationship between behavior and distress communication for infants and toddlers, identify characteristics of challenging behavior demonstrated by infants and toddlers, identify the difference between acting out and…
Read MoreHealthy Homes for Child Care (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
The Minnesota Department of Health invites you to explore common indoor air quality issues and understand how you can know your drinking water quality. Learn about radon, mold and moisture, carbon monoxide, and safe drinking water including the common contaminants found in Minnesota private well water. Learn how these issues can affect the health and…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
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…
Read MoreHealth and Safety In-Service I – Child Care Centers (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
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…
Read MoreHealth and Safety II – Family Child Care (In-Service) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
This series based course intended for experienced providers meets Licensing in-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 health and safety.
Read MoreHealth and Safety I – Family Child Care (In-service) (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
This series based course intended for experienced providers meets Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around health and safety.
Read MoreGetting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: The Arts (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Getting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Social Systems (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Getting to know the MN ECIPs Domains: Social and Emotional (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Analyze the ECIP domain: Social and Emotional. Examine the way children demonstrate their competency in this domain and identify ways to authentically observe children demonstrating social/emotional skills.
Read MoreGetting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Scientific Thinking – Cognitive (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Physical and Movement Development (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Getting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Mathematics – Cognitive (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Language, Literacy and Communications (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Approaches to Learning (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
In this self-paced module, learners will explore why Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework is important. In addition they will review the content of the framework, it’s organization and how it can be used in caring for children. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.
Read MoreGetting Started With Farm to Early Care (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define “Farm to Early Care”, including three main components: gardening, nutrition education, and local food purchasing. Identify relevant resources to utilize farm to early care-related content in participants’ unique settings. Consider ways to incorporate food and nutrition into education, exploration, and engaging activities for children.
Read MoreFamily Child Care Money Management and Retirement (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
This is a two-hour training to help family child care providers, child care center workers, and other self-employed individuals to better manage their money and plan for retirement.This course is offered online through AnyTime Learning.
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