Understanding Behavior: Making Sense of What You See and Hear (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
This 2-hour behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: learn about how very young children’s behavior is a form of communication and has meaning; and strategies to use to increase their capacity to support positive social emotional development through positive…
Read MoreThe Development of Executive Functioning in Early Childhood (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
Explore the meaning of executive functioning and its three thinking processes: working memory; cognitive or mental flexibility; and impulse control or self-regulation. Consider how executive functioning develops and how its development can be supported by caregivers in early childhood programs. This course is an online self-paced module offered through Anytime Learning.
Read MoreTransforming Minnesota’s Early Childhood Workforce (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
Inform stakeholders on the status of Minnesota’s Early Childhood Workforce and gather input from key stakeholders on the issues and strategies identified as most significant in Minnesota. The input of early childhood stakeholders is critical to developing and implementing a plan for transforming Minnesota’s early childhood workforce. This is an ATL online module.
Read MoreTerrific Transitions (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
This course is designed to provide practitioners with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transition times between activities and spaces. The course addresses the developmental challenges associated with smooth transitions as well as methods for implementing transitions that minimize challenging behavior and take advantage of learning opportunities.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety Legally Nonlicensed (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
This course is required if you are providing legal nonlicensed child care to an unrelated child and want to be paid by the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). It meets the health and safety training orientation requirement. Participants will explore challenges related to providing child care in their home for the children of families, friends…
Read MoreTOT: DHS Behavior Guidance Curricula: Six Social Emotional Pyramid Model Courses (09/25/19 - 10/09/19)
The Train-the-Trainer (TOT) Course for DHS Behavior Guidance Curricula – Six Social Emotional Pyramid Model Courses for Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers is an accelerated, distance education approach to teaching trainers how to implement this training. In this course participants will be introduced to the content, materials, and methods used to teach any of the six 2-hour behavior guidance…
Read MoreTOT: DHS Behavior Guidance Curricula: Six Social Emotional Pyramid Model Courses (09/25/19 - 10/09/19)
The Train-the-Trainer (TOT) Course for DHS Behavior Guidance Curricula – Six Social Emotional Pyramid Model Courses for Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers is an accelerated, distance education approach to teaching trainers how to implement this training. In this course participants will be introduced to the content, materials, and methods used to teach any of the six 2-hour behavior guidance…
Read MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 MoreSudden Unexpected Infant Death (DHS) Somali (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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…
Read MoreSudden Unexpected Infant Death (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
This training meets the new training requirement 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…
Read MoreAn Introduction To The Reggio Inspired Classroom (11/25/19 - 12/16/19)
Learn the history, principles and influence of the Reggio Approach in this online course. Evaluate your current methods and beliefs as you compare how the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy approach teaching young children. Explore the image of the child, identify how materials enrich the environment, demonstrate documenting learning through authentic assessment and recognize the…
Read MoreDiscover Your Strengths Grow Your Program (10/22/19 - 11/19/19)
Learn the skills necessary to effectively market your child care program by completing self- assessments and analyzing your program strengths. The results of your work will help to find your program niche.
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-Making (10/31/19 - 11/21/19)
This course will describe the components of authentic assessment, of which observation is key; describe how observation and documentation are used in making program decisions; and how to develop lesson plans using the Minnesota Early Indicators of Progress as a guide.
Read MoreBasic Child Development (11/04/19 - 11/25/19)
All children are born eager to explore their world and master their development. Join us for this foundational training in which we review the theories of child development, the importance of developmentally appropriate practice, the developmental milestones of the first five years of life, including brain development and factors that can influence child growth and…
Read MoreDHS Data Privacy and Security (09/01/19 - 08/31/20)
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 MoreAssessment-Gathering and Using Information (10/03/19 - 10/24/19)
Assessment is a familiar buzzword in the child care and education field but not always easily understood and practiced. Participants in this training will practice the assessment cycle of gathering information and making decisions based on that information. The purpose of gathering and using information is to support children and families.
Read MoreOverview of Curriculum (09/05/19 - 09/26/19)
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 MoreIntegration of Early Literacy into Math and Science Activities (10/02/19 - 10/16/19)
Advanced Implementation of Early Literacy in Your Early Childhood Program level 3 focuses on the integration of early literacy into math and science learning activities. Also addressed is how to adapt early literacy activities for math and science for children who are dual language learners and for children with special needs.
Read MoreAuthentic Child Assessment (09/03/19 - 10/01/19)
This course will review the history of authentic assessment and current trends within the early care and education field. Participants will gain knowledge and skills around data collection (the gathering of information through observation), data analysis (looking for patterns and trends, scanning, etc.), and data reporting (how to share authentic assessment information with parents). The…
Read MoreStrengthening Families™ (11/25/19 - 12/16/19)
This course provides an in-depth review of the Strengthening Families approach, including key aspects of the five Strengthening Families protective factors. Participants will identify strategies for supporting families in building healthy, positive social connections, and accessing concrete support in times of need as well as strategies for supporting families in building parental resilience, knowledge of…
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