(Somali) Ethics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
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 More(Somali) Child Care Assistance Program Provider Orientation Training (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)
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.
Read MoreStress, Community Trauma and Compassion Fatigue (02/24/22 - 02/24/22)
Experiencing stress and uncertainty in ourselves while continuing to do our jobs affects us in both negative and positive ways. Trauma touches everyone. Compassion fatigue, burnout, frustration, emotional exhaustion, and secondary trauma are real and on the rise. Learn to define, and recognize burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue. Utilize a tool to measure compassion…
Read MoreWelcome Aboard: Orienting New Staff Members (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)
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 MoreSelecting Staff For Your Early Childhood Program (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)
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 MoreDeveloping Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs #30 (10/11/22 - 11/16/22)
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 MoreBuilding and Maintaining Program Quality – The Director’s Role #30 (07/19/22 - 08/24/22)
Capstone for Program Leaders #30 (04/11/22 - 11/21/22)
MNCDA ETL Module 3 -January 2022 -7pm Cohort (07/06/22 - 08/31/22)
This module includes MNCDA classes 9-12: MNCDA Class 9 Professional Development Planning MNCDA Class 10 Social-Emotional Development MNCDA Class 11 Child Guidance MNCDA Class 12 The Importance of Play
Read MoreCreating a Positive Work Environment (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)
Learn about the early childhood Work Environment and some related tools and ideas for creating or maintaining a positive, and productive organization climate. Identify the impact of the work environment in the broader early childhood program; link leadership actions to the various dimensions of a positive and productive environment; and develop awareness of specific policies…
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