An Introduction To The Reggio Inspired Classroom (07/12/21 - 08/02/21)
Learn the history, principles and influence of the Reggio Approach in this online course. Evaluate your current methods and beliefs as you compare how the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy approach teaching young children. Explore the image of the child, identify how materials enrich the environment, demonstrate documenting learning through authentic assessment and recognize the…
Read MoreRecognizing the Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children (07/06/21 - 08/03/21)
Learn some early indicators of mental illness in young children, infancy through preschool age, that can often be misinterpreted or overlooked. Discover strategies for identifying children who are worried, stressed, or distressed in the early childhood environment, in order to facilitate timely intervention. Learn how young children present distress at different ages, what can trigger…
Read MoreObservation: Find the Function of Behavior (07/07/21 - 08/04/21)
Examine temperament and emotional development in relation to children’s behavior. Explore through observation the clues children give to the purpose behind their behavior. Examine the meaning of function of behavior and strategies for guiding challenging behaviors.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (08/04/21 - 08/25/21)
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…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (08/02/21 - 08/23/21)
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…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (08/03/21 - 08/24/21)
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…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (07/29/21 - 08/19/21)
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…
Read MoreDual Language Learners: Teaching English and Honoring Home Languages (05/25/21 - 06/22/21)
Dual language learners are children who are learning English in childcare or school and another language at home. They may be born outside of the USA or are born in the USA in immigrant or refugee families. Learn to teach English and to honor the home languages of children, as well as support their families.…
Read MoreExplore Business Basics (06/10/21 - 07/01/21)
Explore Business Basics is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The director or leadership role in an early childhood organization requires a unique mix of knowledge in operating an early childhood education program and operating the business which supports and sustains quality experiences for children, families and staff. Aspiring directors, whether coming…
Read MorePromising Partnerships: Building Successful Relationships with Families (06/07/21 - 06/28/21)
Apply five practices that lead to successful partnerships and re-energize the relationships with the families in your early childhood program. Recognize the value the differing perspectives, identify verbal and non-verbal communication practices, and effectively communicate with families to avoid misunderstandings. Examine the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and plan programming that supports children’s development through…
Read MoreEarly Literacy: Myths About How Children Learn Language (06/14/21 - 06/28/21)
Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behavior (06/02/21 - 06/23/21)
The foundation of children’s secure social emotional development is their secure relationships. This course will examine the impact of provider and parent relationships on children’s behavior and explore strategies for promoting positive social emotional growth. Emotional literacy will also be examined as a way to help children learn to express feelings and prevent challenging behaviors.
Read MoreExplore Leadership Roles and Responsibilities in Early Childhood Organizations (05/13/21 - 06/03/21)
Explore Leadership Roles and Responsibilities is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The director or leadership role in an early childhood organization requires a unique mix of knowledge in operating an early childhood education program and operating the business which supports and sustains quality experiences for children, families and staff. Aspiring directors,…
Read MoreGood Teaching is Good Teaching Anytime (07/07/21 - 08/11/21)
Part 1 Intro to Online Education – We will examine best practices of adult education and how they transfer to online education. Specific focus will be on adult learning theory, environments and implementation into online education. Part 2 Building Community – we will become familiar with how to promote effective communication among students and between…
Read MoreContinuing Education: Ethical Responsibility & Evidence-Based Practice (05/03/21 - 05/24/21)
In this course, participants will become well equipped to consider their ethical responsibilities and the importance of using an evidence based approach as adult educators. Included in this course is a discussion of the NAEYC Code of Ethics and Statement of Commitment, the NAEYC Code of Ethics Supplement for Early Childhood Adult Educators, professional wisdom…
Read MoreAdult Learning Module 3: Developing Quality Training (06/02/21 - 06/23/21)
In this course participants will be implement the principles associated with designing content-based training. Among other topics, participants will develop training objectives, discuss the use of the learning cycle in training design and consider methods to develop content (activities and materials). Participants will apply their knowledge using Achieve’s Course Approval process to develop and/or adapt…
Read MoreSupervisión activa- niños con necesidades especiales (Active Supervision: Children with Special Needs (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)
Este entrenamiento cumple con el requisito anual de supervisión para los proveedores de cuidado infantil en casa. El programa de entrenamiento incluye las prácticas adecuadas para la supervisión activa en el ambiente de cuidado infantil en casa. El currículo del entrenamiento identifica los estándares de la Regla Dos de la Licencia para Minnesota, los estándares…
Read More(Spanish) Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)
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.
Read More(Somali) Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)
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.
Read MoreAdult Learning Module 2: Design Skills (06/02/21 - 06/23/21)
In this course Participants will be introduced to the principles associated with designing content-based training. Among other topics, participants will develop training objectives, discuss the use of the learning cycle in training design and consider evaluation strategies for measuring the effectiveness of a training session. Participants will apply their knowledge using Achieve’s Course Approval process.
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