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(Somali) Culturally Informed Practice in Early Childhood (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)

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.

(AHT) Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)

The 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.

(Hmong) Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)

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.

Choosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)

Examine and define the term ‘curriculum,’ and recognize essential elements of high-quality curricula for early childhood settings. Investigate several common early childhood curricula models and philosophies. Identify strategies for selecting suitable curricula for your individual program needs. This is a self-paced Eager-to-Learn course.

Introduction to STEM (07/23/25 - 09/30/25)

Supervisión activa: Las diversas comunidades de Minnesota/Active Supervision: Minnesota’s Diverse Communities (Spanish) (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)

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.

Courageous Conversations; Communicating Strategies for Program Leaders #36 (03/09/26 - 04/08/26)

Discover your communication style and how utilizing your style can aid you in having successful, courageous conversations. Identify and learn to implement how to have courageous conversations with families, staff, licensors, and other stakeholders that you engage with. By practicing and taking a communication inventory, you can learn that conversations that were once considered difficult…

Courageous Conversations; Communicating Strategies for Program Leaders #35 (10/13/25 - 11/12/25)

Discover your communication style and how utilizing your style can aid you in having successful, courageous conversations. Identify and learn to implement how to have courageous conversations with families, staff, licensors, and other stakeholders that you engage with. By practicing and taking a communication inventory, you can learn that conversations that were once considered difficult…

Trauma-Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care (09/16/25 - 10/23/25)

This online course is consists of Modules 1-4 of the Trauma Responsive Care series and will explore the topic of trauma and trauma responsive care and how child care providers can apply best practices in serving the children and families in child care. All of the trauma learning content and many of the concepts in…

La Credencial de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA)®: Portafolio Profesional y Autoevaluación (The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Professional Portfolio and Self-Study) (Spanish) (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)

Aprenda qué incluir en el portafolio profesional del CDA y cómo organizarlo de manera efectiva. Descubra el valor de realizar una autoevaluación y obtenga ideas para ofrecer experiencias de aprendizaje de calidad, libros adecuados y adaptaciones para los niños en su programa. Examine what to include in the CDA professional portfolio and how to organize…

Caring for the Caregiver (10/07/25 - 10/30/25)

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.…

Introduction to Children with Special Needs (09/18/25 - 10/11/25)

The incidence of varying disabilities and special needs continue to increase and most child care providers will have the opportunity to care for children with special needs. This workshop will review some of the red flags for developmental concern including challenging behavior and some of the diagnosis most commonly seen. The workshop will also review…

Observation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-Making (10/02/25 - 11/01/25)

This course will describe the components of authentic assessment, of which observation is key; describe how observation and documentation are used in making program decisions; and how to develop lesson plans using the Minnesota Early Indicators of Progress as a guide.

Grant Writing for New Dollars in your Early Childhood Business (10/01/25 - 10/31/25)

Learn the fundamentals of writing grant proposals and study funding sources available to early education programs in Minnesota. Evaluate funding needs and priorities to match projects with priorities of potential grantors. Through this online Eager to Learn course, create a fundraising plan to bring additional funds for professional development, equipment or facility needs to enhance…

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

All children are born eager to explore their world and master their development. Join us for this foundational training in which we review the theories of child development, the importance of developmentally appropriate practice, the developmental milestones of the first five years of life, including brain development and factors that can influence child growth and…

Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Development in Child Care Programs (09/15/25 - 10/15/25)

Understand important influencers of healthy eating and physical activity in young children. Describe healthy eating and physical activity recommendations for young children and the benefits of these behaviors. Discuss how childcare plays a role in healthy physical development for young children. Describe activities that can be incorporated in childcare that promote healthy physical development for…

Early Literacy: How Children Learn Language (09/02/25 - 09/25/25)

Advanced Implementation of Early Literacy in Your Early Childhood Program level 2 focuses on the interrelatedness of children’s language and literacy development with other areas of development (physical, cognitive, personal/social, creative, and approaches to learning), This course includes information on the implementation of early literacy for all age groups (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers).

Active Supervision: A Developmental Perspective (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)

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.