Adult Learning Module 1: Delivery Skills (05/06/21 - 05/27/21)
In this course, participants will become well equipped to deliver pre-designed curriculums. Included in this course is a discussion of trainer competencies, adult learning basics, and facilitation skills, as well as consideration of the impact of culture, communication, and presence on training effectiveness. The course design also includes a Personal Development Plan (PDP) built into…
Read MoreYoung Children with Developmental Delays West Central District (04/05/21 - 04/19/21)
This course addresses the following topic areas: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains including fine and gross motor delays, mild cognitive delays and speech and language delays; optimal practices that can be implemented in a child care setting; influencing factors for “transient” developmental delay;…
Read MoreThe Biological Impacts of Homelessness (06/10/21 - 06/24/21)
When a child experiences homelessness it effects their brain and emotional development. This series based course will explore key aspects of healthy emotional development including establishing secure attachments and the impact of homelessness. We’ll look at what research tells us about supporting emotional development and secure attachments in children who have experienced homelessness.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (07/08/21 - 07/29/21)
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 (07/07/21 - 07/28/21)
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 (07/06/21 - 07/27/21)
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 (07/12/21 - 08/02/21)
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 (05/31/21 - 06/21/21)
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 MoreTipping the Scales-Nutrition and Obesity Prevention (05/03/21 - 05/24/21)
Fun in the Sun with School Age Children (04/29/21 - 05/27/21)
This course is applicable to all school-age care or out of school time settings. This course will cover summer curriculum for any school-age program. The course will discuss ways to involve children in the planning of activities, field trips and environment. It also addresses special health & safety concerns for summer activities.
Read MoreOverview of Curriculum (05/05/21 - 05/26/21)
This class focuses on early childhood curriculum and the domains of development, elements of effective curriculum, and the cycle of observation and assessment, reflection, curriculum planning and implementation, and evaluation in adapting curriculum to meet individual and group developmental needs.
Read MoreAssessment-Gathering and Using Information (05/04/21 - 05/25/21)
Assessment is a familiar buzzword in the child care and education field but not always easily understood and practiced. Participants in this training will practice the assessment cycle of gathering information and making decisions based on that information. The purpose of gathering and using information is to support children and families.
Read MoreGetting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Scientific Thinking- Cognitive (03/16/21 - 06/30/21)
Understanding and Supporting Children’s Friendship Skills (04/29/21 - 05/27/21)
Learn about the intricate and fascinating processes involved in children’s friendships – how they develop from infancy through the preschool years. Examine the characteristics of children who make friends easily, as well as those who aren’t as skilled. [crlf]Explore common friendship problems affecting toddlers and preschoolers. Examine the dynamics of bullying and how this problem…
Read MoreChild Development: Executive Functioning Skills through the Developmental Domains (04/28/21 - 05/26/21)
This course provides information on the core skills and dimensions of the development of executive functioning in young children; what happens when there is a disruption to the development of executive functioning skills; how to identify vulnerable populations at risk for toxic stress, relationships and resilience; and understanding the techniques for creating a child care…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (07/07/21 - 07/28/21)
This series based course intended for new providers meets Licensing preservice 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 provider can implement…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (06/03/21 - 06/24/21)
This series based course intended for new providers meets Licensing preservice 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 provider can implement…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (05/03/21 - 05/24/21)
This series based course intended for new providers meets Licensing preservice 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 provider can implement…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (06/09/21 - 06/30/21)
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 (06/03/21 - 06/24/21)
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…
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