Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (E2E) (12/16/23 - 06/30/24)
Learn about how to read and use the updated ECIPs. This two hour course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read More(Somali) Ethics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (E2E) (12/16/23 - 06/30/24)
Learn what the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is and understand the value of this document and pledge to professionalism. “Ethics – in the form of knowledge and skill in making responsible professional decisions – is one of the most fundamental qualities of a competent early childhood educator” (Feeney & Freeman, 2012) This is an…
Read More(Spanish) Ethics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (E2E) (12/16/23 - 06/30/24)
Learn what the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is and understand the value of this document and pledge to professionalism. “Ethics – in the form of knowledge and skill in making responsible professional decisions – is one of the most fundamental qualities of a competent early childhood educator” (Feeney & Freeman, 2012) This is an…
Read MoreToosinta Qaabilsan Heerka Koriimada Ubadka (Somali- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) (E2E) (12/16/23 - 06/30/24)
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 MoreOrientación sobre el comportamiento apropiado para el desarrollo (Spanish- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) (E2E) (12/16/23 - 06/30/24)
Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (E2E) (12/16/23 - 06/30/24)
Meets the four-hour preservice Child Development/Behavior Guidance training requirement for Family Child Care Providers. This training curriculum will address key facts about early brain development; define social emotional development and describe how it unfolds in the context of relationships; examine how environments affect children’s behaviors; and identify some concrete strategies for preventing behavioral challenges
Read MoreLearning Profiles – Online* (04/22/24 - 04/22/24)
The Importance of Kindness in Child Care Settings – Online* (04/09/24 - 04/09/24)
ONLINE Play: The Process and Problems* (04/04/24 - 04/04/24)
Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan (E2E) (12/16/23 - 06/30/24)
Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
MNCDA Module 2 -January 2024 (01/04/24 - 03/08/24)
This module includes MNCDA Classes 6-8: MNCDA Class 6 Introduction to Child Development MNCDA Class 7 Introduction to Cognitive Development MNCDA Class 8 ECIPs
Read MoreBuilding Your Family Child Care Business- The Interview Process (03/07/24 - 03/07/24)
Observing And Documenting With A Reggio Inspired Lens – Online* (03/18/24 - 03/18/24)
Exploring Music With Young Children ONLINE* (02/13/24 - 02/13/24)
Online – Talking with Families about what Children Learn Through Play* (04/10/24 - 04/10/24)
Objectives: Identify developmental skills in play experiences Create a strategy to share how play strengthens a child’s learning foundation with families. Create an understanding of how a child’s family culture is fundamental to being able to interpret the value of play to families.
Read MoreProgram Approaches to Challenging Behaviors (Online)* (03/20/24 - 03/20/24)
Building Self-Awareness through Playful Interaction (Online – ETL)* (03/13/24 - 03/13/24)
Good Teaching is Good Teaching Anytime (03/27/24 - 05/02/24)
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 MoreYoung Children with Developmental Delays (01/31/24 - 02/22/24)
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;…
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