Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care (01/07/20 - 01/28/20)
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 MoreCDA Session Getting Started (Spanish) (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 MoreTOT: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) (11/10/19 - 11/17/19)
This SUIDs and AHT training was developed by the State of Minnesota, per statue, to meet the new Rule 2 licensing training requirements for family child care providers on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Abusve Head Trauma.
Read MoreExplore Leading a Staff Team (03/26/20 - 04/16/20)
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 MoreExplore Business Basics (02/20/20 - 03/12/20)
Explore Business Basics is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The director or leadership role in an early childhood organization requires a unique mix of knowledge in operating an early childhood education program and operating the business which supports and sustains quality experiences for children, families and staff. Aspiring directors, whether coming…
Read MoreExplore Leadership Roles and Responsibilities in Early Childhood Organizations (01/16/20 - 02/06/20)
Explore Leadership Roles and Responsibilities is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The director or leadership role in an early childhood organization requires a unique mix of knowledge in operating an early childhood education program and operating the business which supports and sustains quality experiences for children, families and staff. Aspiring directors,…
Read MoreChild Care Aware of Minnesota New Trainer Orientation (09/16/19 - 09/30/20)
Learn about the Child Care Aware of MN statewide Professional Development system, how to receive training opportunities as an Achieved approved trainer, trainer support resources, as well as policies and procedures around registration, attendance, professional conduct etc. This course is offered online as an anytime learning module.
Read MoreCohort 24 Gathering Place (10/08/19 - 08/31/20)
This is the gathering place for Cohort 24 of the Directors Credential.
Read MoreAssessment 101 (11/09/19 - 12/13/19)
Ensure every child is successful in the early childhood classroom. Learn the process of gathering information about children from several forms of evidence. Explore the fundamental strategies in organizing and interpreting information in order to plan the day to day curriculum for a child’s success. Assessment is an ongoing process used to determine each individual…
Read MoreAdult Learning Module 2: Design Skills (12/05/19 - 12/19/19)
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 (11/07/19 - 11/21/19)
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 MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 MoreDHS Data Privacy and Security (10/01/19 - 10/31/19)
This is a course that must be taken in order to have access to private data. The course(s) are owned by DHS. Successful completion of the courses is required for all grantees and contractors that access private data via Nware or Develop.
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Hybrid Module 4 (09/16/19 - 10/28/19)
This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16:[crlf]MNCDA Class 13 Language Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy[crlf]MNCDA Class 15 Early Math[crlf]MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking
Read MoreAssessment 101 (11/02/19 - 12/06/19)
Ensure every child is successful in the early childhood classroom. Learn the process of gathering information about children from several forms of evidence. Explore the fundamental strategies in organizing and interpreting information in order to plan the day to day curriculum for a child’s success. Assessment is an ongoing process used to determine each individual…
Read MoreDeveloping Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs (01/07/20 - 02/04/20)
Identify and illustrate knowledge of each step in the employee life cycle – recruitment; selection; orientation (on boarding); supervision and development; and retention. Through reading, video, discussion, and practical application activities participants development skills needed to manage the most important program resource – the center staff.
Read MoreAssessment 101 (09/27/19 - 11/02/19)
Ensure every child is successful in the early childhood classroom. Learn the process of gathering information about children from several forms of evidence. Explore the fundamental strategies in organizing and interpreting information in order to plan the day to day curriculum for a child’s success. Assessment is an ongoing process used to determine each individual…
Read MorePracticum Project Eager to Learn Online MN (11/12/19 - 08/11/20)
The Directors Credential Practicum Project is a guided independent study project serving as a capstone to the credential program. Participants develop and demonstrate skills in research, project planning, goal setting, creating and following a work plan and time table, and bringing a project to fruition on time. Projects are of a business, organizational or financial…
Read MoreEssential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success (11/19/19 - 12/10/19)
Essential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success is a four week online Eager to Learn course designed for Early Childhood Directors to explore and discuss key management skills for success in their roles as leaders and managers of early childhood businesses. Each participant will assess her/his own perceived management strengths and growth areas and…
Read MoreTime is of the Essence (10/08/19 - 11/05/19)
Time is of the Essence is a 16 hour online course designed for Eager to Learn. Participants will explore their own use of time to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum work effectiveness while still making time for a satisfying life outside of work.
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