A Brief History of Child Care and Early Education (09/01/21 - 10/14/22)
Explore the evolution of the child care field by studying significant milestones throughout its history. This will be a brief overview, encompassing events that took place from the pre 1930’s-era formation of the childcare industry, and spanning through post-COVID pandemic era childcare as we now see it in modern times. By learning about the major…
Read MoreNavigating Rating Systems and Funding Streams in Early Childhood Education and Care (09/01/21 - 10/14/22)
Learn about industry frameworks such as quality rating systems and their role in child care, finance mechanisms that impact affordability, and how access to resources affects program availability. This course will be a focused study of the policies, practices, and funding streams that support the field of childcare. Upon completion, participants will emerge as better…
Read MoreCommunity Engagement for Early Childhood Programs #29 (07/07/22 - 08/04/22)
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 MoreWIDA & Early Childhood Development (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
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 MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher. This is an Anytime Learning Module
Read MoreIntro to STEM: Focus on Science (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
Explore strategies for supporting science learning in early childhood. Examine resources available to educators and families. Plan and implement science activities across a variety of themes. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning.
Read MoreCulturally Informed Practice (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
Unpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
Discover how to support children and their families, recognize the symptoms of chronic stress/trauma; minimize the impact of stress/ trauma through building positive relationships that are predictable and reliable, and learn how to manage their reactions. This is an Anytime Learning Module.
Read MoreBasics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
Working with Infants and Toddlers with Special Healthcare Needs (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
Introduction to STEM (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
Challenges in Feeding Young Children in Child Care (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)
An estimated 25% of typically developing young children and up to 35% of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities experience feeding problems such as poor feeding because of organic causes or highly selective food behaviors. Problems with feeding may lead to significant negative nutritional, developmental and psychological issues such as failure to thrive, impaired parent/child interaction and…
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