CDA Session Reflecting on the Family Questionnaire & Writing the Prof Philosophy Statement (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Examine how to create and disseminate the family questionnaire required for your CDA. In addition you will create a philosophy statement about your Early Childhood beliefs. This is an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session Professional Portfolio & Conducting a Self-Study (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Prepare key documents in preparation for the CDA Exam and Verification Visit, including the Professional Portfolio, the Statements of Competence, and the Professional Philosophy Statement. This is a an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session Getting Started (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Participants prepare key documents in preparation for the CDA Exam and Verification Visit, including the Professional Portfolio, the Statements of Competence, and the Professional Philosophy Statement. This is an online ATL Module
Read MoreAwareness to Action and Understanding and Responding to Children’s Sexual Behaviors (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
In this module you will identify tips for preventing the sexual abuse of children by raising awareness of the scope of the issue. You will also recognize developmentally expected sexual behaviors in early childhood/school age children. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreTOT: Young Children with Developmental Delays (06/10/20 - 06/17/20)
Course description: After successfully completing this Training of Trainers, individuals will be qualified to train the 4-hour course: Young Children with Developmental Delays. Topic areas include: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains and optimal practices; the medical home model; influencing factors for “transient” developmental…
Read MoreAuthentic Observation (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
In this interactive, two hour session participants will be introduced to child observation and the tools of objective observation. Participants will discuss the rationale for child observation, will practice observation techniques and will discuss ways in which to use observation information to individualize care and learning environments.
Read MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Learn to define the ages and stages of early childhood development focusing on milestones for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Recognize red flags in children’s development and determine a plan for how to respond to them. This is an online ATL Module
Read MoreActive Supervision: Provider Self-care and Privacy (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will define MN DHS Rule 2 Licensing standards and best practices regarding supervision in family child care settings; identify the effects of provider stress/depression on supervision of and interaction with children; and identify appropriate self-care and privacy strategies that promote effective supervision…
Read MoreActive Supervision: What Else is in the Home (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will assist participants to assess and outline possible hazards throughout the entire home; act on and eliminate hazards using suggested resolutions and resources for additional information; learn to identify “hot spots” in the home; and develop a plan for regular review of…
Read MoreActive Supervision: School-age Children (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum focuses on the supervision of school-age children in a mixed age group setting. The training will identify factors in the environment that affect supervision: identify and evaluate how activities may increase supervision of school-age children; and discuss how relationships may affect supervision,…
Read MoreActive Supervision: Preventing Child Injuries in Family Child Care Settings (06/16/20 - 09/30/20)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will Identify the leading causes of early childhood injuries in general, and specific to child care settings; discuss strategies to prevent child injuries in family child care settings via risk assessment and hazard mapping tools; and identify procedures to follow if an…
Read MoreTOT: Observation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (06/15/20 - 06/22/20)
TOT: Observation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-Making (06/08/20 - 06/15/20)
After successfully completing this Training of Trainers, individuals will be qualified to train the 2-hour course: Observation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-making. Topic areas include: using observation and documentation to inform programmatic decision-making; components of authentic child assessment; writing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Read MoreGetting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: The Arts (03/16/20 - 06/30/20)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Approaches to Learning (03/16/20 - 06/30/20)
Adult Learning Module 2: Design Skills (08/03/20 - 08/24/20)
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.
Read MoreAdult Learning Module 1: Delivery Skills (07/06/20 - 07/27/20)
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 MoreReady or Not: Early Care and Education’s Leadership Choices- 12 Years Later (06/18/20 - 07/09/20)
Explore the key challenges being faced by the early care and education field as described by Stacie Goffin and Valora Washington in the book Ready or Not: Early Care and Education’s Leadership Choices – 12 Years Later. Investigate the “new realities” facing the early care and educations field today and discuss the potential benefits and…
Read MoreChoosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (03/16/20 - 06/30/20)
In this interactive session, participants will discuss the nature of curriculum and will explore the essential elements of a high quality early childhood curriculum. Strategies and considerations for selecting a curriculum will be presented. Throughout the session, participants will have opportunities to ‘meet’ various early childhood curricula and discuss the strengths and opportunities each presents.…
Read MorePreventing Child Abuse and Neglect (03/16/20 - 06/30/20)
This course is designed to provide practitioners with an understanding of the professionals’ role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The module addresses the types of child abuse and neglect, signs of child abuse and neglect as well as ways in practitioners can minimize the chances of a child being abuse or neglected…
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