Mission, Goals and Strategy – Aligning for Business Success #28 (01/04/22 - 02/08/22)
Fundamentos de enseñar a los niños como usar el baño (Potty Training- The Ins and Outs) (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)
Aprenda a identificar las señales de que un niño está listo para aprender a usar el baño. Desarrolle un plan para usar junto con las familias para que apoyen a los niños a aprender a usar el baño. Compare las reglas de la licencia para los programas basados en centros y el cuidado infantil familiar.…
Read MoreTOT: Family Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (04/29/21 - 05/13/21)
MNCDA ETL Module 3 (Feb. 2021 Learning Community) (07/06/21 - 08/31/21)
This module includes MNCDA classes 9-12:[crlf]MNCDA Class 9 Professional Development Planning[crlf]MNCDA Class 10 Social-Emotional Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 11 Child Guidance[crlf]MNCDA Class 12 The Importance of Play
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 3 (Feb. 2021 Learning Community) (07/06/21 - 08/31/21)
This module includes MNCDA classes 9-12:[crlf]MNCDA Class 9 Professional Development Planning[crlf]MNCDA Class 10 Social-Emotional Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 11 Child Guidance[crlf]MNCDA Class 12 The Importance of Play
Read MoreEager-to-Learn MNCDA Module 2 (Cohort Feb 2021) (05/04/21 - 06/29/21)
This module includes MNCDA Classes 6-8:[crlf]MNCDA Class 6 Introduction to Child Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 7 Introduction to Cognitive Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 8 ECIPs
Read MoreEthics – From the Director Perspective #28 (07/06/21 - 08/03/21)
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 MoreNerdery Test Course (ATL) (03/01/21 - 03/31/25)
Course Description for Anytime Learning test course.
Read MoreEager-to-Learn MNCDA Module 2 (Cohort Feb 2021) MOVED to 7PM (05/04/21 - 06/29/21)
This module includes MNCDA Classes 6-8:[crlf]MNCDA Class 6 Introduction to Child Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 7 Introduction to Cognitive Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 8 ECIPs
Read MoreTOT: Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (04/06/21 - 04/13/21)
Introduction To The Focused Portfolios Assessment System (07/28/21 - 08/25/21)
Explore the techniques for using Focused Portfolios as an assessment system as described in Focused Portfolios: A Complete Assessment System for the Young Child (Second Edition) by Gaye Gronlund and Bev Engel. Discuss successes and challenges while practicing each step of the Focused Portfolio process.
Read MoreCreating Cultural Connections in Child Care (08/10/21 - 08/31/21)
Families and communities provide the foundations children need to be successful. This course will at the resources and reflective skills providers need to work successfully with diverse families. Methods to find and promote the strengths of families as a way to promote child development will also be discussed.
Read MoreSupporting Social Emotional Growth in Infants and Toddlers (08/02/21 - 08/23/21)
This course session focuses on the importance of social emotional development in infants and toddlers. Participants will examine strategies to support positive social emotional development in infants, toddlers including routines and emotional climate. Participants will also explore ways to build relationships with the families of infants and toddlers to support ongoing social emotional development.
Read MoreImplementing Curriculum in Early Childhood Programs (07/29/21 - 08/26/21)
Sensory Processing Disorder (07/28/21 - 08/25/21)
Define the characteristics of Sensory Processing Disorder and how it may impact young children in child care programs. Identify strategies for inclusion as well as resources to share with parents.
Read MorePlan, Learn, Grow: Using the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (cancelled) (08/02/21 - 08/30/21)
This class will review the structure, content and guiding principles of the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs). Participants will become familiar with the ECIPs domains, components, indicators and strategies and how to use this tool for child and group observation and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
Read MoreExplore Leading a Staff Team (07/08/21 - 07/29/21)
Explore Leading a Staff Team is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The leadership role in an early childhood organization requires significant support, guidance and communication with teaching staff in early childhood programming. Aspiring directors, whether coming from a teaching or other background, will benefit with from this overview of the skills…
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-Making (07/06/21 - 07/27/21)
This course will describe the components of authentic assessment, of which observation is key; describe how observation and documentation are used in making program decisions; and how to develop lesson plans using the Minnesota Early Indicators of Progress as a guide.
Read MoreChildren and Families in Today’s World (07/08/21 - 08/05/21)
Examine the socializing agents in our ever-changing world that impact young children and families. Explore forces that bring changes to our society, such as economics, politics, demographics, and technology. Discover ways that you, as a teacher of young children, can help support their development into successful, resilient, and productive participants in our society. This course…
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