Child Care Aware of Minnesota New Trainer Orientation (09/15/23 - 08/31/24)
Learn about the Child Care Aware of MN statewide Professional Development system, how to receive training opportunities as an Achieved approved trainer, trainer support resources, as well as policies and procedures around registration, attendance, professional conduct etc. This course is offered online as an anytime learning module.
Read More(Spanish) Ethics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
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) (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
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 MoreETL Instructor Classroom (09/01/23 - 09/30/24)
DHS Data Privacy and Security (09/01/23 - 08/31/24)
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…
Read MoreThe Power of Data (09/06/23 - 07/31/24)
Discover the connection between data and advocacy. Prepare to use a variety of methods to observe and assess data. In this class, we will work through data collection in the childcare industry and determine what information might best serve your purposes. This course is offered as part of the Care Fellowship Series.
Read MoreCreating the Changes You Wish to See in Your Own Program (09/06/23 - 07/31/24)
Develop your toolkit to initiate an organizational change process. Learn to make a case for change. Plan to encounter resistance. Use a variety of methods to monitor for sustainability. This course is offered as part of the Care Fellowship Series.
Read MoreElected Officials and Offices 101 (09/06/23 - 07/31/24)
Determine which government officials represent you and the program you represent. Identify the interests and priorities of your senators and representatives. Connect with policy makers to collaborate and advocate for the best-interest of the child care field. This course is offered as part of the Care Fellowship Series.
Read MoreLegislation 101 (09/06/23 - 07/31/24)
Learn about the legislative process to demystify a subject that can appear intimidating. Discover the who, what, where, when and why of legislation including: how bills become laws, how to develop relationships while building coalitions and lobbying and what happens during legislative session. This course offers a brief introduction into the world of Early childhood…
Read MoreHistorical and Contemporary Advocacy in MN: The Organizations and People Who Have Influenced Our Work (09/06/23 - 07/31/24)
Discover the people and organizations who have influenced the landscape of child care in Minnesota. Identify key contributions that individuals have made that have become a historically significant impact on the childcare field in Minnesota Explore leading child care advocacy organizations. This course is offered as part of the Care Fellowship Series.
Read MoreIntentional Inclusivity of Young Children and Their Families (09/06/23 - 07/31/24)
Explore the capabilities you have acting as an advocate for young children. Participants will delve into topics including race, gender, socioeconomic status and other major aspects of social identity. We will highlight how social identity impacts our ability to act on behalf of children and families. Via video excerpts from CARE alumni, guided self-reflection activities…
Read MoreNavigating Rating Systems and Funding Streams in Early Childhood Education and Care (09/06/23 - 07/31/24)
Learn about industry frameworks such as quality rating systems and their role in child care, finance mechanisms that impact affordability, and how access to resources affects program availability. This course will be a focused study of the policies, practices, and funding streams that support the field of childcare. Upon completion, participants will emerge as better…
Read MoreA Brief History of Child Care and Early Education (09/06/23 - 07/31/24)
Explore the evolution of the child care field by studying significant milestones throughout its history. This will be a brief overview, encompassing events that took place from the pre 1930’s-era formation of the childcare industry, and spanning through post-COVID pandemic era childcare as we now see it in modern times. By learning about the major…
Read MoreONLINE- Meaningful Connections that Extend Children’s Learning* (01/08/24 - 01/08/24)
MNCDA ETL Module 1-October 2023 (10/05/23 - 12/01/23)
This module includes MNCDA Class 1-5: MNCDA Class 1 Welcome to the Profession MNCDA Class 2 Creating a Welcoming Environment MNCDA Class 3 Safe and Sanitary Environments MNCDA Class 4 Welcoming Families: Creating Cultural Connections MNCDA Class 5 Welcoming Children with Special Needs and their Families
Read MoreWIDA & Early Childhood Development (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
Explore the WIDA Early Years framework and its connection to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. WIDA Early Years is a tool to support multi-language learners in early childhood classrooms, by identifying and celebrating their strengths while meeting their individual needs. WIDA Early Years has been aligned with the MN ECIPs to identify how…
Read MoreWell-being: A Call for Self and Community Care (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
Learn the difference between stress and stressors. Explore your own well-being through a brief guided meditation and reflecting on your own self-care. Discover elements of community care. Child Care professionals are best prepared to take care of others when they have first taken care of themselves.
Read MoreWelcome Aboard: Orienting New Staff Members (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
Explore skills and strategies needed to create and implement a meaningful new employee orientation process that will lead to a high-quality workforce in an early childhood program. Identify benefits of a thoughtful and thorough employee orientation, the essential aspects of a strong orientation and induction process, and the practices that help new employees develop a…
Read MoreUnpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
Discover how to support children and their families, recognize the symptoms of chronic stress/trauma; minimize the impact of stress/ trauma through building positive relationships that are predictable and reliable, and learn how to manage their reactions. This is an Anytime Learning Module.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Preschool-Aged (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood teachers and providers need to know and do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the Framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in an early childhood setting. It is…
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