(Somali) Culturally Informed Practice in Early Childhood (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)

This is the Somali language version of the Culturally Informed Practice In Early Childhood online, asynchronous Anytime Learning format of the course. This course promotes awareness of culturally informed practices by introducing elements that guide the practice in early childhood settings. Discover how these quality practices can support and enhance your program.

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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (DHS) Somali (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)

This training meets the new training requirements for Family Child Care providers on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. The training curriculum will address state regulations and national recommendations to reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths. Safe sleep environments will be discussed, as well as consequences of non-compliance…

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(AHT) Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)

The 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.

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Active Supervision – A Developmental Perspective (Hmong) (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)

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.

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Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (04/24/25 - 05/24/25)

Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…

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Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (03/20/25 - 04/19/25)

Analyze the concepts, goals, and possible outcomes of becoming a mentor and mentoring in early childhood programs. Examine the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees and the difference between mentoring and supervision. Understand and apply the ethical principles of mentorship, adult learning theory, the importance of appreciative advising and the role of reflection in…

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Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (02/05/25 - 03/07/25)

Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…

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Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (01/08/25 - 02/07/25)

Analyze the concepts, goals, and possible outcomes of becoming a mentor and mentoring in early childhood programs. Examine the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees and the difference between mentoring and supervision. Understand and apply the ethical principles of mentorship, adult learning theory, the importance of appreciative advising and the role of reflection in…

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**Broken** Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (04/24/25 - 05/24/25)

Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…

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