Active Supervision: Out of Home Safety Issues (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will Identify potential hazards or safety issues children are exposed to when participating in out of home activities, events and transportation; assist participants in determining needed resources and adult assistance required for out of home activities depending upon the event, the ages…
Read MoreAdult Learning Module 3: Developing Quality Training (03/30/21 - 04/20/21)
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 MoreContinuing Education: Ethical Responsibility & Evidence-Based Practice (03/01/21 - 03/22/21)
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 MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (01/28/21 - 02/18/21)
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 MoreActive Supervision – Including Children with Special Needs (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will address best practices of active supervision in a family child care setting. This training curriculum will identify MN Rule 2 Licensing standards, National Association of Family Child Care standards, and best practices regarding supervision in inclusive family child care settings; examine…
Read MoreActive Supervision – A Developmental Perspective (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will address best practices of active supervision in a family child care setting; describe the way in which supervision is impacted by a child’s development; explain characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.
Read MoreAbusive Head Trauma (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
This Abusive Head Trauma training will meet new state training requirements for Family Child Care providers. The training curriculum will address the symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma;identify risk factors for abusive head trauma;identify strategies to use when frustrated and stressed; review mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting.
Read MoreSupervisión activa- niños con necesidades especiales (Active Supervision:Children with Special Needs (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
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 MoreLa muerte súbita inesperada infantile (SUID Spanish version) (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Este entrenamiento obligatorio cumple con los requisitos del tema de la muerte súbita inesperada infantil, dirigido para los cuidadores que trabajan en guarderías en casa. El currículo incluye las regulaciones del Estado y las recomendaciones nacionales para reducir el riesgo de la muerte súbita inesperada infantil, incluyendo el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante, la…
Read More(Spanish) Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (12/16/20 - 03/31/21)
Learn about how to read and use the updated ECIPs. This two hour course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreExplore Leading a Staff Team (02/09/21 - 03/02/21)
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 MoreIntroduction To The Focused Portfolios Assessment System (01/26/21 - 02/23/21)
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 MoreLearning to Listen, Listening to Learn (02/03/21 - 02/24/21)
Learn to improve your own listening skills and those of children by understanding the components of effective listening. Children’s listening habits and skills are predictors of oral language proficiency, reading and writing but they do not come naturally-they must be taught and practiced. Learn how to teach children and practice with them!
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (03/29/21 - 04/19/21)
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 MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (03/02/21 - 03/23/21)
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 MoreImplementing Curriculum in Early Childhood Programs (01/28/21 - 02/25/21)
Young Children with Developmental Delays (02/11/21 - 02/25/21)
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 MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (02/02/21 - 02/23/21)
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 (01/18/21 - 02/08/21)
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 (03/30/21 - 04/20/21)
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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