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(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…

(AHT) Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)

The Abusive Head Trauma training will meet new state training requirements for Family Child Care providers. The training curriculum will address the symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma; identify risk factors for abusive head trauma; identify strategies to use when frustrated and stressed; review mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting.

(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.

Active Supervision – A Developmental Perspective (Hmong) (03/16/22 - 06/30/22)

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will address best practices of active supervision in a family child care setting; describe the way in which supervision is impacted by a child’s development; explain characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.

Stress, 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…

Assessment: An Overview (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Welcome 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…

Selecting 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…

Mission, Goals and Strategy – Aligning for Business Success #30 (02/21/22 - 03/30/22)

Eager to Learn Instructor Classroom (01/01/22 - 08/01/23)

Developing 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.

Building 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)

Lactation Friendly Child Care (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Explore how to improve policies and practices in your program in support of breastfeeding families. Identify best practices in storing, handling and feeding human milk. Discover how to recognize and respond to feeding cues.

Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care (DHS) (12/06/21 - 12/27/21)

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…

MNCDA ETL Module 5 -January 2022 -7pm Cohort (11/03/22 - 02/17/23)

This course includes MNCDA classes 17-21: MNCDA Class 17 Safe Supervision MNCDA Class 18 Curriculum MNCDA Class 19 Assessment MNCDA Class 20 Program Quality MNCDA Class 21 Growing as a Professional

MNCDA ETL Module 4 -January 2022 -7pm Cohort (09/07/22 - 10/26/22)

This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16: MNCDA Class 13 Language Development MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy MNCDA Class 15 Early Math MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking

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

MNCDA Module 2 -January 2022 -7pm Cohort (04/06/22 - 06/08/22)

This module includes MNCDA Classes 6-8: MNCDA Class 6 Introduction to Child Development MNCDA Class 7 Introduction to Cognitive Development MNCDA Class 8 ECIPs

Creating 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…