Courses – Page 7 – Eager-to-Learn

(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.

Young 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;…

Basic 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…

U 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…

Family 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.…

Desarrollo 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…

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…