Assessment: Deepening Your Practice (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
Read MoreAssessment: An Overview (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Read MoreEngaging and Communicating with Families (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore the value of helping families become more involved and engaged in child care programs and learn specific techniques for accomplishing this. Practice a variety of techniques for strengthening communication with the families of the children you care for.
Read MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Learn to define the ages and stages of early childhood development, focusing on milestones for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Recognize red flags in children’s development and determine a plan for responding to them. This is an online, self-paced module.
Read MoreUnpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreSupervisión activa: Una perspectiva de desarrollo/Active Supervision: A Developmental Perspective (Spanish) (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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. Describir las formas en que la supervisión se ve influenciada por la etapa de desarrollo de un niño. Identificar las características que…
Read MorePreparación para emergencias: creando un plan eficaz (Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan – Spanish) (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Identifique los riesgos y peligros que pueden afectar su programa de cuidado infantil. Desarrolle un plan de preparación para emergencias por escrito utilizando la plantilla del Plan de Emergencia para el Cuidado Infantil del MN Department of Human Services. Identify the risks and hazards that may affect your child care program. Develop an effective written…
Read MoreU Diyaargarowga Khataraha: Qorshayn (Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan – Somali) (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
An Introduction to Ethics for Early Childhood Educators (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore the Code of Ethical Conduct written by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Discover the core values of the Code of Ethical Conducts to establish a framework of professional responsibilities for adults working with children and their families. Practice the process of solving ethical dilemmas.
Read MoreToosinta Qaabilsan Heerka Koriimada Ubadka (Somali- Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) E2E (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Cumple con el requisito de capacitación necesario previo al cuidado de los niños Desarrollo Infantil/ Guía de Comportamiento de cuatro horas para los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar. Este plan de estudios de capacitación abordará hechos clave sobre el desarrollo temprano del cerebro; definir el desarrollo emocional social y describir cómo se desarrolla en el…
Read MoreDevelopmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreLa credencial de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA)®: Visión general de la credencial CDA® y del proceso de acreditación (The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Overview of the CDA® and Credentialing Process) (Spanish) (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
MNCDA 8 Principles of Child Development (12/23/25 - 01/29/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about how children develop in their early years and the environment and interactions that promote healthy growth.
Read MoreMNCDA 7 Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (12/01/25 - 01/07/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn more about a child care provider’s potential role in promoting children’s growth and development through what we observe and document during our time with them.
Read MoreMNCDA 6 Commitment to Professionalism (11/05/25 - 12/12/25)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. As a child care professional there are key resources and standards in our commitment to the field of early education. Join us to learn more about our professional commitment.
Read MoreMNCDA 5 Managing an Effective Program (10/13/25 - 11/19/25)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about effective ways to manage your program that promote success.
Read MoreMNCDA 4 Building Productive Relationships with Families (09/24/25 - 10/31/25)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about what and how you can do to promote positive relationships with families of the children in your care.
Read MoreMNCDA 3 Social and Emotional Development (08/28/25 - 10/04/25)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about the social and emotional development of children in your care and how you can promote healthy growth opportunities.
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