Early Literacy: How Children Learn Language (09/02/22 - 09/24/22)
Young Children with Developmental Delays (09/01/22 - 09/23/22)
This course addresses the following topic areas: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains including fine and gross motor delays, mild cognitive delays and speech and language delays; optimal practices that can be implemented in a child care setting; influencing factors for “transient” developmental delay;…
Read MoreSupervisión de seguridad para el cuidado infantil familiar (Spanish Supervising for Safety for FCC) (09/01/22 - 09/23/22)
Objetivos de aprendizaje: Identificar los estándares de licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de MN y las mejores prácticas de supervisión Examinar y abordar los desafíos de supervisión experimentados en los programas de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar tres técnicas de interacción para utilizar durante la supervisión. Identificar los Estándares de Licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (09/06/22 - 09/28/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (09/09/22 - 10/01/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (09/01/22 - 09/23/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (11/30/22 - 12/22/22)
This series based course intended for new providers covers the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF topics include the following: Prevention and control of infectious disease, immunization, administration of medication, prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergies and allergic reactions, building and physical premise safety, handling and…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (10/28/22 - 11/19/22)
This series based course intended for new providers covers the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF topics include the following: Prevention and control of infectious disease, immunization, administration of medication, prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergies and allergic reactions, building and physical premise safety, handling and…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (10/05/22 - 10/27/22)
This series based course intended for new providers covers the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF topics include the following: Prevention and control of infectious disease, immunization, administration of medication, prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergies and allergic reactions, building and physical premise safety, handling and…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (09/06/22 - 09/28/22)
This series based course intended for new providers covers the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF topics include the following: Prevention and control of infectious disease, immunization, administration of medication, prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergies and allergic reactions, building and physical premise safety, handling and…
Read MoreAssessment: Informing Curriculum and Instruction (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
Explore techniques for using assessment data to guide curriculum planning and goal setting. Consider methods for adjusting interactions and environments to support individuals and groups. Practice observation, documentation and data analysis to guide individualized and group planning and goal setting.
Read MoreOral Health: Healthy Mouths and Teeth (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
Discover strategies to help children achieve lifelong healthy teeth. See how when prevention is started early and healthy practices continue you can help children to achieve lifelong oral health. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreCDA Session The CDA Exam & Verification (Spanish) (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
Begin preparing for the CDA exam by taking practice tests and fine tuning your CDA knowledge. In addition gather facts about the verification visit and what to expect. This is an online ATL module.
Read MoreCDA Session The Resource Collection. Family Questionnaires, Competency Statements (Spanish) (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
Discover how to put design and create your resource collection, family questionnaires and write the competency statements needed for your CDA. This is an online module through ATL.
Read MoreCDA Session Reflecting on the Family Questionnaire & Writing the Prof Philosophy Statement (Spanish) (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
Examine how to create and disseminate the family questionnaire required for your CDA. In addition you will create a philosophy statement about your Early Childhood beliefs. This is an online module through ATL.
Read MoreCDA Session Professional Portfolio & Conducting a Self-Study (Spanish) (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
Prepare key documents in preparation for the CDA Exam and Verification Visit, including the Professional Portfolio, the Statements of Competence, and the Professional Philosophy Statement. This is an online module through ATL.
Read MoreCDA Session Getting Started (Spanish) (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
Participants prepare key documents in preparation for the CDA Exam and Verification Visit, including the Professional Portfolio, the Statements of Competence, and the Professional Philosophy Statement. This is an online ATL Module.
Read MoreWorking with Infants and Toddlers with Special Healthcare Needs (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
WIDA & Early Childhood Development (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
Explore the WIDA Early Years framework and its connection to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. WIDA Early Years is a tool to support multi-language learners in early childhood classrooms, by identifying and celebrating their strengths while meeting their individual needs. WIDA Early Years has been aligned with the MN ECIPs to identify how…
Read MoreWell-being: A Call for Self and Community Care (06/16/22 - 09/30/22)
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.
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