(AHT) Reducing the Risk of Abusive Head Trauma (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
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.
Read MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
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 responding to them. This is an online, self-paced module.
Read MorePreparación para emergencias: creando un plan eficaz (Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan – Spanish) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
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…
Read MoreSupervisión activa: Estrategias para el cuidado infantil inclusivo/Active Supervision: Strategies For Inclusive Child Care (Spanish) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Definir los estándares de concesión de licencias de la Norma 2 del Departamento de Servicios Humanos (Department of Human Services, DHS) de Minnesota relativas a la supervisión en entornos de cuidado infantil familiar. Examinar los desafíos de supervisión experimentados en un entorno de cuidado infantil inclusivo. Poner en práctica estrategias que generen ambientes seguros e inclusivos para…
Read MoreSupervisión activa: Cuidado personal y privacidad del proveedor/Active Supervision: Provider Self-Care And Privacy (Spanish) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Definir los estándares de concesión de licencias de la Norma 2 del Departamento de Servicios Humanos (Department of Human Services, DHS) de Minnesota relativas a la supervisión en entornos de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar los efectos de la salud mental y el bienestar de los cuidadores en la supervisión y la interacción con los niños. Identificar estrategias…
Read MoreSupervisión activa: Prevención de lesiones infantiles en entornos de cuidado infantil familiar/Active Supervision: Preventing Child Injuries In Child Care Settings (Spanish) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Definir los estándares de concesión de licencias de la Norma 2 del Departamento de Servicios Humanos (Department of Human Services, DHS) de Minnesota relativas a la supervisión en entornos de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar las principales causas de lesiones y peligros comunes que enfrentan los niños durante la primera infancia. Analizar estrategias para prevenir lesiones infantiles y…
Read MoreSupervisión activa: Una perspectiva de desarrollo/Active Supervision: A Developmental Perspective (Spanish) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Definir los estándares de concesión de licencias de la Norma 2 del Departamento de Servicios Humanos (Department of Human Services, DHS) de Minnesota relativas a la supervisión en entornos de cuidado infantil familiar. Describir las formas en que la supervisión se ve influenciada por la etapa de desarrollo de un niño. Identificar las características que…
Read MoreLas edades y etapas: Un repaso del desarrollo de los niños (Spanish- Ages and Stages- An Overview of Early Childhood Development) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
La credencial de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA)®: Visión general de la credencial CDA® y del proceso de acreditación (The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Overview of the CDA® and Credentialing Process) (Spanish) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
La Credencial de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA)®: Colección de Recursos, Cuestionarios Familiares y Declaraciones de Competencia/The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Resource Collection, Family Questionnaires, Competency Statements (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Examine diversos aspectos del portafolio profesional del CDA, incluyendo la colección de recursos, los cuestionarios para familias y las declaraciones de competencia. Practique la aplicación del Código de Conducta Ética de la NAEYC a varios dilemas éticos que pueden presentarse en programas de cuidado infantil.
Read MoreOrientación sobre el comportamiento apropiado para el desarrollo (Spanish- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Supporting Social Emotional Growth in Infants and Toddlers (02/18/26 - 03/20/26)
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 MoreFundamentos de enseñar a los niños como usar el baño (Spanish- Potty Training- The Ins and Outs) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Aprenda a identificar las señales de que un niño está listo para aprender a usar el baño. Desarrolle un plan para usar junto con las familias para que apoyen a los niños a aprender a usar el baño. Compare las reglas de la licencia para los programas basados en centros y el cuidado infantil familiar.…
Read More(Spanish) Culturally Informed Practice in Early Childhood (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
This is the Spanish language version of the Culturally Informed Practice In Early Childhood course in an online, asynchonous, Anytime Learning format. This course promotes an awareness of culturally informed practices by introducing elements that guide the practice in early childhood settings. Discover how these quality practices can support and enhance your program.
Read MoreYoung Children with Developmental Delays (04/06/26 - 04/29/26)
This course addresses the following topic areas: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains including fine and gross motor delays, mild cognitive delays and speech and language delays; optimal practices that can be implemented in a child care setting; influencing factors for “transient” developmental delay;…
Read MoreBasic Child Development (04/02/26 - 05/02/26)
Explore the ages and stages of children’s development and the factors that influence children’s growth throughout this foundational training. Review the developmental milestones that guide children along the path of development throughout the first five years of life. Examine developmentally appropriate practice and the value of play in the lives of young children, as well…
Read MoreU Diyaargarowga Khataraha: Qorshayn (Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan – Somali) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Aqoonso khataraha iyo khataraha laga yaabo inay saameeyaan barnaamijka daryeelka ilmahaaga. Samee qorshe u diyaarsanaan degdeg ah oo qoran oo wax ku ool ah adiga oo isticmaalaya Waaxda Adeegyada Aadanaha ee MN. Qorshaha Degdegga ah ee Daryeelka Ilmaha. Tababarkan waxa uu ku baxayaa Af-Soomaali. Identify the risks and hazards that may affect your child care…
Read MoreFamily Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (03/16/26 - 04/15/26)
This course provides an overview of Family Systems Theory which represents a shift in focus from considering the individual child only, to the child within the context of her/his family and community. Family systems theory provides another tool in the provider toolbox for understanding why children and parents act or think the way they do.…
Read MoreToosinta Qaabilsan Heerka Koriimada Ubadka (Somali- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)
Tababarkani wuxuu buuxin afarta-saac oo Daryeelaha Ilmaha Guriga ku haya looga baahan yahay inuu waxka siyaadsado aqoonta xagga Toosinta iyo Habdhaqanka Akhlaaqda ilmaha (Child Development/Behavior Guidance). Tababarku wuxuu ka warbixin xaqiiqooyinka muhiimka u ah koritaanka maskaxda sanaddaha hore. Wuxuuna qeexidoonaa koriimadda la dhaqanka mushtamaca iyo dareenka nafsiyan, iyo saamaynta xiriirada ilmuhu ku leeyihiin. Ugu dambayn,…
Read MoreDesarrollo infantil básico (Spanish Basic Child Development) (03/12/26 - 04/11/26)
Explore the ages and stages of children’s development and the factors that influence children’s growth throughout this foundational training. Review the developmental milestones that guide children along the path of development throughout the first five years of life. Examine developmentally appropriate practice and the value of play in the lives of young children, as well…
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