Courses – Page 6 – Eager-to-Learn

Essential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success (03/09/26 - 04/08/26)

Essential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success is a four week online Eager to Learn course designed for Early Childhood Directors to explore and discuss key management skills for success in their roles as leaders and managers of early childhood businesses. Each participant will assess her/his own perceived management strengths and growth areas and…

Caring for the Caregiver (03/03/26 - 03/26/26)

This online course is the fifth module of the Trauma Responsive Care series and focuses on caregiver wellness and well-being. This module can be taken as part of the series or as a standalone course. Caregivers will explore how stress and trauma may impact them and how they can safeguard the most important protective factors—themselves.…

Leading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care (02/16/26 - 03/11/26)

This online course is the fifth module of the Trauma Responsive Care series and focuses on caregiver wellness and well-being. This module can be taken as part of the series or as a standalone course. Caregivers will explore how stress and trauma may impact them and how they can safeguard the most important protective factors—themselves.…

Create a Joyous Organization (02/10/26 - 03/05/26)

In joyous early learning organizations, children and staff team members thrive, leaders demonstrate caring and competence and business and financial operations are sustainable. Learn to apply The Joyous Organization Framework to your organization and build a plan for continuous quality growth and mutual success.

Desarrollo infantil básico (Spanish Basic Child Development) (01/27/26 - 02/26/26)

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…

Basic Child Development (01/22/26 - 02/21/26)

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…

Supervisión activa: Las diversas comunidades de Minnesota/Active Supervision: Minnesota’s Diverse Communities (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. Analizar y abordar las expectativas de supervisión en comparación con las prácticas personales y culturales. Desarrollar un plan individual para implementar las prácticas de supervisión activa.

(Somali) Culturally Informed Practice in Early Childhood (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)

This is the Somali language version of the Culturally Informed Practice In Early Childhood online, asynchronous Anytime Learning format of the course. This course promotes 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.

(Hmong) Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan (12/16/25 - 03/31/26)

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.

Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (04/29/26 - 05/29/26)

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…

Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (04/01/26 - 05/01/26)

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…

Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (02/10/26 - 03/12/26)

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…

Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (01/13/26 - 02/12/26)

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…

Child Care Aware of Minnesota New Trainer Orientation (10/03/25 - 08/31/26)

Learn about the Child Care Aware of MN statewide Professional Development system, how to receive training opportunities as an Achieve-approved trainer, trainer support resources, as well as policies and procedures around registration, attendance, payment, and professional conduct.

Exploring and Supporting Motor Development in Early Childhood (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)

Discover various components of motor development in Early Childhood, including health-related fitness components, skill-related fitness components, and the importance of participating in safe risk-taking. Explore the considerations needed for planning and facilitating motor activities that meet the developmental levels of all children and practice using those considerations to develop motor activities that allow for active…

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 - 03/31/25)

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.

Basic Child Development (09/24/25 - 10/24/25)

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…

DHS Data Privacy and Security (09/01/25 - 08/31/26)

This is a course that must be taken in order to have access to private data. The course(s) are owned by DHS. Successful completion of the courses is required for all grantees and contractors that access private data via Nware or Develop. NOTE: Please check your Develop Learning Record 24 hours after completing this training…

Resource Conscious Lesson Planning (09/16/25 - 12/16/25)

Explore conversations around using food and other sensitive materials in sensory tables, using resources such as water and seeds respectfully, using natural and long-lasting materials in classrooms instead of plastic or single use items, and how to choose materials that provide open-ended opportunities for exploration and growth for children from a variety of cultures. Gain…