MNCDA ETL Module 1 (02/07/19 - 03/28/19)
This module includes MNCDA Class 1-5:[crlf]MNCDA Class 1 Welcome to the Profession[crlf]MNCDA Class 2 Creating a Welcoming Environment[crlf]MNCDA Class 3 Safe and Sanitary Environments[crlf]MNCDA Class 4 Welcoming Families: Creating Cultural Connections[crlf]MNCDA Class 5 Welcoming Children with Special Needs and their Families
Read MoreEthics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (02/01/19 - 04/23/19)
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 MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for Directors or Program Administrators (02/01/19 - 04/23/19)
Directors and program administrators; discover how to read and use the updated ECIPs with your staff. You will also identify the organizational structure and terms of the standards as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 5: Facilitating Growth and Learning (ETL) (04/22/19 - 05/06/19)
Module 5 explores the cycle of RBPD practice with a focus on creating awareness, planning and setting goals. Participants link the cycle of RBPD practice to their work, examining the phases of planning, observing and feedback with reflection through video analysis and practice planning & setting goals. Participants will examine how feedback and reflection fits…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 4: Co-Creating Relationships (ETL) (04/01/19 - 04/15/19)
This module concentrates on creating and maintaining RBPD relationships. Participants discuss communication skills such as active listening and attending to non-verbal communication; generate and evaluate powerful questions to use in RBPD conversations; examine tools and processes for direct communication, clarifying expectations, roles and responsibilities; develop plans to build rapport; and practice addressing challenges in establishing…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 3: Adult Education (ETL) (03/11/19 - 03/25/19)
During this module, participants describe adult learner characteristics and compare four related adult learning theories; identify implications for RBPD partnerships; discuss the challenges of balancing directive with responsive interactions in RBPD relationships; utilizing Motivational Interviewing tool to motivate change; the Transtheoretical Model of Change as a framework; discuss principles of reflective practice; application of tools…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 2: Professionalism (ETL) (02/25/19 - 03/04/19)
This module emphasizes professionalism, ethics, equity and cultural competence. Participants review codes of ethical conduct and standards relating to RBPD work; analyze how and when mandated reporting applies to RBPD specialists; apply the foundation of a code of ethical conduct and standards to ethical dilemmas; identify strategies to promote culturally responsive RBPD and to address…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 1: Introduction to Relationship Based Professional Development (ETL) (02/11/19 - 02/18/19)
During this 6 hour introduction to RBPD, participants investigate RBPD definitions, competencies and dispositions through the lens of Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework for Relationship-Based Professional Development Specialists; interpret research on the impact of RBPD; compare various RBPD approaches; analyze benefits and challenges of RBPD delivery modalities and review the goals, objectives and process of…
Read MoreCommunity Engagement for Early Childhood Programs (07/09/19 - 07/30/19)
Discover how active involvement in a local community is key to carrying out a mission of community service. Determine how through community involvement, collaborating, partnering and clearly developing and interpreting their brand, child care programs can strengthen their organizations, build enrollment and build support for early education in their communities.
Read MoreDeveloping Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs (04/23/19 - 05/21/19)
Identify and illustrate knowledge of each step in the employee life cycle – recruitment; selection; orientation (on boarding); supervision and development; and retention. Through reading, video, discussion, and practical application activities participants development skills needed to manage the most important program resource – the center staff.
Read More