Getting to know the MN ECIP Domains: Social and Emotional (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
Getting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Social Systems (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
Potty Training – The Ins and Outs (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
Challenges in Feeding Young Children in Child Care (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
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…
Read MoreIntroduction to STEM (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
Working with Infants and Toddlers with Special Healthcare Needs (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
Basics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
Intro to STEM: Focus on Science (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
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 MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
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 MoreUnpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
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 MoreCulturally Informed Practice (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
WIDA & Early Childhood Development (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
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 MoreTransiciones Fantásticas (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)
Ethics – From the Director Perspective (09/09/21 - 10/07/21)
Interpret the NAEYC Code of Ethics to determine the core values, ideals and principles in your program. In addition discover how the Code of Ethics and Power to the Profession can help understand dilemmas in your program. This is an online course.
Read MoreOrientación sobre el comportamiento apropiado para el desarrollo (Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance) (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)
Developing Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs #28 (08/10/21 - 09/14/21)
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.
Read MoreCapstone for Program Leaders #28 (09/21/21 - 05/10/22)
Courageous Conversations; Communicating Strategies for Program Leaders (10/05/21 - 11/02/21)
Community Engagement for Early Childhood Programs #28 (04/05/22 - 05/03/22)
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.
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