Courses – Page 139 – Eager-to-Learn

(Somali) Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

In this self-paced module, learners will explore why Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework is important. In addition they will review the content of the framework, it’s organization and how it can be used in caring for children. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.

ATL: Mandated Reporter Training (08/01/21 - 08/01/22)

Workers in a number of professions, including health care, social services, psychological treatment, child care, education, corrections, law enforcement and clergy, are required to report suspected child maltreatment. To help mandated reporters better understand the law and reporting requirements, an Anytime Learing module is available. This comprehensive training is organized in six modules: an overview…

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (DHS) Somali (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

This training meets the new training requirements for Family Child Care providers on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. The training curriculum will address state regulations and national recommendations to reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths. Safe sleep environments will be discussed, as well as consequences of non-compliance…

(Somali) Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

Learn about how to read and use the updated ECIPs. This two hour course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.

(Somali) Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

This series based course for experienced providers meets the Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 3 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by child care centers. We’ll look at strategies a child care providers can implement…

(Somali) Health and Safety In-Service I – Child Care Centers (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

This series based course for experienced providers meets the Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 3 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by child care centers. We’ll look at strategies a child care providers can implement…

(Somali) Health and Safety II – Family Child Care (In-Service) (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

This series based course intended for experienced providers meets Licensing in-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 health and safety.

(Somali) Health and Safety I – Family Child Care (In-Service) (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

This series based course intended for experienced providers meets Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around health and safety.

(Somali) Ethics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

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…

Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

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 (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

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) (09/16/21 - 12/31/21)

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.

Well-being: A Call for Self and Community Care (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)

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.

Care Fellowship Classroom Option 1 (08/01/21 - 06/01/22)

In this Care Fellowship sample classroom ATL Modules will be linked directly within the lesson each week. Nikki G will be responsible for adding participants to the ATL Course via Develop using Develop IDs and then manually giving them credit via the Develop roster upon module completion.

Care Fellowship Classroom Option 2 (08/01/21 - 06/01/22)

In this classroom option, students will need to register for the ATL modules each week (or each time an ATL Module is require curriculum). This is more streamlined in the sense of how students will be added to the courses and receive credit through Develop. Nikki G would still add students to ATL Courses via…

Evaluating and Supporting Early Childhood Teachers (03/15/22 - 04/12/22)

There is a lot of talk in the early childhood community about evaluating teachers to improve their performance. Raising the quality of care and education is a priority for everyone. Yet, it is the particular responsibility of education leaders. With this course, directors, coaches, and education leaders will learn how evaluate and support teachers in…

Essential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success (11/29/21 - 12/20/21)

Essential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success is a four week online Eager to Learn course designed for Early Childhood Directors to explore and discuss key management skills for success in their roles as leaders and managers of early childhood businesses. Each participant will assess her/his own perceived management strengths and growth areas and…

Nutrition in Children from Birth to Six Years (12/01/21 - 12/15/21)

This course will cover healthy eating behavior of infants, toddlers and preschoolers, explain current eating patterns of young American children including information about food insecurity; the role of good nutrition in children’s physical, mental, and social/emotional development; and high-quality foods from many cultures.