Multi-Age Groups: Learning and Growing Together – ONLINE* (10/09/24 - 10/09/24)
Introduction to the Reggio Approach in Family Child Care (10/03/24 - 10/03/24)
ONLINE P is for PLAYdough* (09/17/24 - 09/17/24)
Observation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (10/01/24 - 10/31/24)
This course on observation will focus on observation strategies, documentation methods, and using data to inform individualized care and learning experiences, especially for children with developmental concerns and challenging behaviors.
Read MoreGood Teaching is Good Teaching Anytime (09/30/24 - 11/06/24)
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. In addition become familiar with how to promote effective communication among students and between students and instructors in online courses, focusing on individualizing approaches for each student.
Read MoreWeaving Literacy into Math and Science Activities (10/02/24 - 10/25/24)
Advanced Implementation of Early Literacy in Your Early Childhood Program level 3 focuses on the integration of early literacy into math and science learning activities. Also addressed is how to adapt early literacy activities for math and science for children who are dual language learners and for children with special needs.
Read MoreCurrículo (Spanish Curriculum) (10/01/24 - 10/31/24)
Supervisión de seguridad para el cuidado infantil familiar (Spanish Supervising for Safety for FCC) (09/03/24 - 09/26/24)
Objetivos de aprendizaje: Identificar los estándares de licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de MN y las mejores prácticas de supervisión Examinar y abordar los desafíos de supervisión experimentados en los programas de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar tres técnicas de interacción para utilizar durante la supervisión. Identificar los Estándares de Licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de…
Read MoreExplore Leading a Staff Team (09/03/24 - 10/03/24)
Explore Leading a Staff Team is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The leadership role in an early childhood organization requires significant support, guidance and communication with teaching staff in early childhood programming. Aspiring directors, whether coming from a teaching or other background, will benefit with from this overview of the skills…
Read MoreAdventures in Childhood: How Risky Play Supports Child Development – ONLINE* (09/23/24 - 09/23/24)
Building Your Family Child Care Business- The Interview Process (08/14/24 - 08/14/24)
Active Supervision: Provider Self-Care and Privacy (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify the effects of caregiver mental health and well-being on supervision of and interaction with children. Identify appropriate self-care and privacy strategies that promote effective supervision and safety in child care.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Strategies for Inclusive Child Care (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Examine supervision challenges experienced in an inclusive child care environment. Implement strategies that support safe, inclusive environments for children of all needs and abilities.
Read MoreCultural Dynamics Series Workshop 2: Supporting Families with a Diversity and Equity Lens* (08/21/24 - 08/21/24)
Active Supervision: Supporting School Age Children (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify supervision challenges and solutions that child care providers encounter while working with school-age children. Implement policies and practices that support the safety and supervision needs of school-age children.
Read MoreActive Supervision: A Developmental Perspective (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Describe the ways supervision is impacted by a child’s development. Identify characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.
Read MoreONLINE: The Business of Childcare: Separating the Personal from the Professional* (07/09/24 - 07/09/24)
ONLINE Social and Emotional Development- An Individual Approach to Positive Guidance* (08/28/24 - 08/28/24)
Keeping Boredom at Bay: Outdoor Activities For Children – Online* (07/24/24 - 07/24/24)
Getting Started With Farm to Early Care (Sherburne County) (07/01/24 - 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.
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