Introduction to Children with Special Needs (01/16/20 - 01/30/20)
The incidence of varying disabilities and special needs continue to increase and most child care providers will have the opportunity to care for children with special needs. This workshop will review some of the red flags for developmental concern including challenging behavior and some of the diagnosis most commonly seen. The workshop will also review…
Read MoreRBPD Credential Hybrid Session 5_Adult Learning: Theory and Learner Characteristics (11/11/19 - 11/16/19)
This is the first of two focused on Adult learners. During Session 5, participants describe adult learner characteristics and compare four related adult learning theories; identify implications for RBPD partnerships; and discuss the challenges of balancing directive with responsive interactions in RBPD relationships. This is session 5 of the 15 sessions of the RBPD Credential…
Read MoreADHD: Navigating the Landscape (03/25/20 - 04/22/20)
This course is geared towards anyone caring for children Have you ever wished you had amap to use when caring for a child with AD/HD? Join us in this course as we look at the myths and facts of ADHD, the diagnosis path, parent perspective and successful strategies for inclusion of children that have ADHD
Read MoreAuthentic Child Assessment: Special Considerations (02/27/20 - 03/26/20)
This course will review, in brief, some of the content of Authentic Child Assessment related to data analysis and data reporting. The focus of this course is on ethics of conducting child assessment, including the effect of personal biases and values on the assessment process; choosing appropriate assessment tools, the importance of environmental assessment used…
Read MoreUnderstanding Autism and the Early Childhood Role (01/08/20 - 02/05/20)
Explore typical and atypical development and red flags as they apply to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Learn strategies for including children in child care who have ASD as well as the importance of referral and early intervention.
Read MoreOverview of Curriculum (01/07/20 - 01/28/20)
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 MoreFamily Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (01/07/20 - 01/28/20)
This course provides an overview of Family Systems Theory which represents a shift in focus from considering the individual child only, to the child within the context of her/his family and community. Family systems theory provides another tool in the provider toolbox for understanding why children and parents act or think the way they do.…
Read MoreCreating Cultural Connections in Child Care (01/08/20 - 01/29/20)
Families and communities provide the foundations children need to be successful. This course will at the resources and reflective skills providers need to work successfully with diverse families. Methods to find and promote the strengths of families as a way to promote child development will also be discussed.
Read MorePositive Discipline (02/02/20 - 03/01/20)
This course is geared towards anyone caring for children. Do you want to know the four reasons children misbehave? This course will explain the four mistaken goals of misbehavior by using Jane Nelsen’s Positive Discipline. You will understand why children do what they do an defective criteria for discipline.
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-service for Child Care Centers (03/02/20 - 03/23/20)
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 (01/08/20 - 01/29/20)
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 (03/04/20 - 03/25/20)
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 (04/07/20 - 04/28/20)
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 (03/02/20 - 03/23/20)
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 (02/04/20 - 02/25/20)
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 MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for Directors or Program Administrators (11/04/19 - 05/11/20)
Directors and program administrators; discover how to read and use the updated ECIPs with your staff. You will also identify the organizational structure and terms of the standards as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreEthics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (02/01/19 - 04/14/19)
Learn what the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is and understand the value of this document and pledge to professionalism. “Ethics – in the form of knowledge and skill in making responsible professional decisions – is one of the most fundamental qualities of a competent early childhood educator” (Feeney & Freeman, 2012) This is an…
Read MoreMore Alike than Different (04/02/20 - 04/23/20)
Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care (04/06/20 - 04/27/20)
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 (02/05/20 - 02/26/20)
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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