RBPD Credential – Module 2: Professionalism (ETL) (03/19/21 - 03/26/21)
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 More(Somali) Ethics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)
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 MoreRBPD Credential – Module 1: Introduction to Relationship Based Professional Development (ETL) (03/05/21 - 03/12/21)
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 MoreMNCDA ETL Module 1 Feb 2021 Cohort (02/23/21 - 09/30/21)
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 MoreChild Care Aware of Minnesota New Trainer Orientation (10/01/20 - 09/30/21)
Learn about the Child Care Aware of MN statewide Professional Development system, how to receive training opportunities as an Achieved approved trainer, trainer support resources, as well as policies and procedures around registration, attendance, professional conduct etc. This course is offered online as an anytime learning module.
Read MoreCommunity Engagement for Early Childhood Programs #26 (10/27/21 - 11/24/21)
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 MoreBuilding and Maintaining Program Quality – The Director’s Role (09/15/21 - 10/20/21)
Capstone for Program Leaders #26 (04/14/21 - 12/08/21)
Courageous Conversations; Communicating Strategies for Program Leaders (04/28/21 - 05/26/21)
Developing Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs (03/03/21 - 04/07/21)
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.
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