Developing Successful Transitions During a Child’s Busy Day (12/04/19 - 12/18/19)
Attend this online course to recognize, reduce, and plan for the many transitions that children are required to maneuver each day. With the high stakes of helping children to be successful, explore some transitional strategies that can reduce anxiety or boredom, allowing children to be successful.
Read MoreLearning to Listen, Listening to Learn (11/20/19 - 12/11/19)
Learn to improve your own listening skills and those of children by understanding the components of effective listening. Children’s listening habits and skills are predictors of oral language proficiency, reading and writing but they do not come naturally-they must be taught and practiced. Learn how to teach children and practice with them!
Read MoreEarly Literacy: Myths About How Children Learn Language (10/29/19 - 11/12/19)
Mind in the Making: Making Connections and Critical Thinking (10/28/19 - 11/25/19)
Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop an understanding of how making connections supports creative thinking and problem solving. Learn how critical thinking skills guide beliefs, decisions and actions. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the ability to make connections and think critically. This…
Read MoreThe Nurtured Heart Approach (10/28/19 - 11/25/19)
This course examines The Nurtured Heart Approach based on the work of Howard Glasser. This unique approach is designed to help anyone working with children who have challenging behaviors CDA Area 8Required Text:”Transforming the Difficult Child Workbook: An Interactive Guide to the Nurtured Heart Approach”. Book cost, $19.95:http://nurturedheartbookstore.com/sp-bin/spirit?PAGE=55
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name: Culturally Responsive Care and Communication (10/03/19 - 10/31/19)
The Six Keys: Strategies for Promoting Children’s Mental Health in Early Childhood Program (10/07/19 - 10/28/19)
Examine successful strategies for promoting positive mental health in young children based on both practitioner experience and recent research. In addition discover tools and tips for helping practitioners embed practices which will promote positive mental health in young children.
Read MoreContinuing Education: Ethical Responsibility & Evidence-Based Practice (12/05/19 - 12/19/19)
In this course, participants will become well equipped to consider their ethical responsibilities and the importance of using an evidence based approach as adult educators. Included in this course is a discussion of the NAEYC Code of Ethics and Statement of Commitment, the NAEYC Code of Ethics Supplement for Early Childhood Adult Educators, professional wisdom…
Read MoreMore Alike than Different (11/09/19 - 11/30/19)
Creating Cultural Connections in Child Care (09/03/19 - 09/24/19)
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 MoreSupporting Social Emotional Growth in Infants and Toddlers (09/05/19 - 09/26/19)
This course session focuses on the importance of social emotional development in infants and toddlers. Participants will examine strategies to support positive social emotional development in infants, toddlers including routines and emotional climate. Participants will also explore ways to build relationships with the families of infants and toddlers to support ongoing social emotional development.
Read MoreAdult Learning Module 3: Developing Quality Training (11/04/19 - 11/18/19)
In this course participants will be implement 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 methods to develop content (activities and materials). Participants will apply their knowledge using Achieve’s Course Approval process to develop and/or adapt…
Read MoreAdult Learning Module 2: Design Skills (10/07/19 - 10/21/19)
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 (09/09/19 - 09/23/19)
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 MoreEthics – From the Director Perspective (10/07/19 - 11/04/19)
Interpret the NAEYC Code of Ethics to determine the core values, ideals and principles in your program. In addition discover how the Code of Ethics and Power to the Profession can help understand dilemmas in your program. This is an online course.
Read MoreMind in the Making: Perspective Taking and Communication (10/01/19 - 10/29/19)
Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop an understanding of the importance of Perspective Taking as an essential skill developed in childhood. Learn the difference between Language, Literacy and Communication. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the development of Perspective Taking and Communication.
Read MoreMind in the Making: Taking on Challenges and Self-Directed, Engaged Learning (09/09/19 - 10/07/19)
Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop strategies to help children learn to deal with stress and take on challenges. Learn how to encourage self-directed, engaged learning in children of all ages. Explore resources and implement strategies to support taking on challenges and engaging in…
Read MoreMind in the Making: Focus and Self-Control (09/03/19 - 09/24/19)
Develop a deeper understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive learning through the study of executive functions. Explore each of the seven life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making, then examine and discuss the skills of Focus and Self-Control in more depth. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Responding to Adults’ Behaviors with Children while Creating Safe Environments (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
In this module you will discover how to speak up about children’s safety in regard to sexual abuse. In addition you will examine how to create a safe environment through your policies and procedures. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (09/09/19 - 09/30/19)
This course on observation will focus on observation strategies, documentation methods, and using data to inform individualized care and learning experiences, especially for children with developmental concerns and challenging behaviors.
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