In this self-paced module, learners will explore why Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework is important. In addition they will review the content of the framework, it’s organization and how it can be used in caring for children. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.

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…

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.

This course is intended for providers serving families on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This is a basic orientation to the Child Care Assistance Program and identifies provider’s responsibilities.

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.

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…