RBPD Credential – Module 1: Introduction to Relationship Based Professional Development (ETL) (01/28/21 - 02/04/21)
During this 6 hour introduction to RBPD, participants investigate RBPD definitions, competencies and dispositions through the lens of Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework for Relationship-Based Professional Development Specialists; interpret research on the impact of RBPD; compare various RBPD approaches; analyze benefits and challenges of RBPD delivery modalities and review the goals, objectives and process of…
Read MoreBasics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Working with Infants and Toddlers with Special Healthcare Needs (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Introduction to STEM (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Challenges in Feeding Young Children in Child Care (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
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 MorePotty Training – The Ins and Outs (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Getting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Social Systems (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Getting to know the MN ECIP Domains: Social and Emotional (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Physical and Movement Development (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Getting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Mathematics – Cognitive (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Understanding Biting: Prevention Strategies (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Language, Literacy and Communications (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: The Arts (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Making the Most of Your 1440 Minutes Each Day (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Self-Care for the Early Childhood Educator (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Learn why early childhood educators are highly susceptible to stress and burnout and how self-care can help prevent or alleviate it. On an airplane, we are told to put on our own oxygen masks before assisting others with theirs; we need to practice self-care in order to be at our best for the children in…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Preschool-Aged (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood teachers and providers need to know and do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the Framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in an early childhood setting. It is…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Infant/Toddler (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood teachers and providers need to know and do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the Framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in an early childhood setting. It is…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Companion Guide for the Knowledge and Competency Framework: Family Child Care (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework describes what early childhood providers need to know and be able to do in order to work effectively with young children and their families. The companion guide combines key concepts found in the framework with suggestions and examples of what it might look like in a family child care setting.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Bullying and Finding Solutions (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Discover the definition of bullying and describe what it looks like for very young children through older teens. In addition explore the impact of bullying, the reasons why people bully, as well as how to respond. This is an online module through Anytime Learning
Read MoreUnderstanding Behavior: Making Sense of What You See and Hear (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
This 2-hour behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: learn about how very young children’s behavior is a form of communication and has meaning; and strategies to use to increase their capacity to support positive social emotional development through positive…
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