Good Teaching is Good Teaching Anytime (07/05/22 - 08/10/22)
Examine best practices of adult education and how they transfer to online education. Specific focus will be on adult learning theory, environments and implementation into online education. In addition become familiar with how to promote effective communication among students and between students and instructors in online courses, focusing on individualizing approaches for each student.
Read MoreSensory Processing Disorder (07/06/22 - 08/11/22)
Define the characteristics of Sensory Processing Disorder and how it may impact young children in child care programs. Identify strategies for inclusion as well as resources to share with parents.
Read MoreGrant Writing for New Dollars in your Early Childhood Business (06/01/22 - 06/30/22)
Learn the fundamentals of writing grant proposals and study funding sources available to early education programs in Minnesota. Evaluate funding needs and priorities to match projects with priorities of potential grantors. Through this online Eager to Learn course, create a fundraising plan to bring additional funds for professional development, equipment or facility needs to enhance…
Read More(Spanish) Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
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.
Read MoreWelcome Aboard: Orienting New Staff Members (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
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 MoreSelf-Care for the Early Childhood Educator (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Learn why early childhood educators are highly susceptible to stress and burnout and how self-care can help prevent or alleviate it. On an airplane, we are told to put on our own oxygen masks before assisting others with theirs; we need to practice self-care in order to be at our best for the children in…
Read MoreSelecting Staff For Your Early Childhood Program (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Explore skills and strategies needed to navigate the selection and hiring processes that are needed to build and maintain a high-quality workforce in an early childhood program. Identify the benefits of continuous and strategic staff recruitment and selection processes, essential aspects of a strong job posting, and selection practices consistent with the development of the…
Read MoreProgram Leadership Essentials (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Explore early childhood program leadership by reviewing topics that include the differences between leadership and management; leadership skills, tips for effective program leadership; exploration of leadership competencies; and ways to promote a positive work climate in your early childhood program. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your 1440 Minutes Each Day (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for Directors or Program Administrators (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
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.
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