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Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behavior (09/04/19 - 09/25/19)

The foundation of children’s secure social emotional development is their secure relationships. This course will examine the impact of provider and parent relationships on children’s behavior and explore strategies for promoting positive social emotional growth. Emotional literacy will also be examined as a way to help children learn to express feelings and prevent challenging behaviors.

RBPD Credential – Module 6: Assessing and Evaluating (ETL) (01/28/20 - 02/04/20)

In this module, participants identify the purpose of assessment and evaluation in RBPD; analyze examples of assessments used in RBPD; practice using assessments to plan RBPD interactions; review the terms and actions covered during the credential; and practice conducting an RBPD session using video and provide feedback. This is module 6 of 6 in the…

RBPD Credential – Module 5: Facilitating Growth and Learning (ETL) (01/07/20 - 01/21/20)

Module 5 explores the cycle of RBPD practice with a focus on creating awareness, planning and setting goals. Participants link the cycle of RBPD practice to their work, examining the phases of planning, observing and feedback with reflection through video analysis and practice planning & setting goals. Participants will examine how feedback and reflection fits…

RBPD Credential – Module 4: Co-Creating Relationships (ETL) (12/03/19 - 12/17/19)

This module concentrates on creating and maintaining RBPD relationships. Participants discuss communication skills such as active listening and attending to non-verbal communication; generate and evaluate powerful questions to use in RBPD conversations; examine tools and processes for direct communication, clarifying expectations, roles and responsibilities; develop plans to build rapport; and practice addressing challenges in establishing…

RBPD Credential – Module 3: Adult Education (ETL) (11/12/19 - 11/26/19)

During this module, participants describe adult learner characteristics and compare four related adult learning theories; identify implications for RBPD partnerships; discuss the challenges of balancing directive with responsive interactions in RBPD relationships; utilizing Motivational Interviewing tool to motivate change; the Transtheoretical Model of Change as a framework; discuss principles of reflective practice; application of tools…

RBPD Credential – Module 2: Professionalism (ETL) (10/29/19 - 11/05/19)

This module emphasizes professionalism, ethics, equity and cultural competence. Participants review codes of ethical conduct and standards relating to RBPD work; analyze how and when mandated reporting applies to RBPD specialists; apply the foundation of a code of ethical conduct and standards to ethical dilemmas; identify strategies to promote culturally responsive RBPD and to address…

RBPD Credential – Module 1: Introduction to Relationship Based Professional Development (ETL) (10/15/19 - 10/22/19)

During this 6 hour introduction to RBPD, participants investigate RBPD definitions, competencies and dispositions through the lens of Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework for Relationship-Based Professional Development Specialists; interpret research on the impact of RBPD; compare various RBPD approaches; analyze benefits and challenges of RBPD delivery modalities and review the goals, objectives and process of…

Awareness to Action and Understanding and Responding to Children’s Sexual Behaviors (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)

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

Starting a Family Child Care Business (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)

Examine the elements that played a role in the development of child care rules and regulations and learn about resources that will help them to meet the requirements of this important job! This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.

Program Leadership Essentials (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)

Explore early childhood program leadership by reviewing topics that include the differences between leadership and management; leadership skills, tips for effective program leadership; exploration of leadership competencies; and ways to promote a positive work climate in your early childhood program. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)

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…

Oral Health: Healthy Mouths and Teeth (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)

Discover strategies to help children achieve lifelong healthy teeth. See how when prevention is started early and healthy practices continue you can help children to achieve lifelong oral health. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning

More than Child’s Play: Including All Toddlers and Preschoolers in Physical Activities (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)

Physical activity is vital for young children’s development, but it can be challenging to lead an activity with a group of children who vary in their ages and abilities. Gather ideas for physical activities that can be modified to meet the varying special needs of children 18 months to 5 years of age. Hear specific…

ATL: Mandated Reporter Training (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)

Workers in a number of professions, including health care, social services, psychological treatment, child care, education, corrections, law enforcement and clergy, are required to report suspected child maltreatment. To help mandated reporters better understand the law and reporting requirements, an Anytime Learing module is available. This comprehensive training is organized in six modules: an overview…

Plan, Learn, Grow: Using the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (09/26/19 - 10/24/19)

This class will review the structure, content and guiding principles of the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs). Participants will become familiar with the ECIPs domains, components, indicators and strategies and how to use this tool for child and group observation and planning developmentally appropriate activities.

Grant Writing for New Dollars in your Early Childhood Business (11/19/19 - 12/10/19)

Learn the fundamentals of writing grant proposals and study funding sources available to early education programs in Minnesota. Evaluate funding needs and priorities to match projects with priorities of potential grantors. Through this online Eager to Learn course, create a fundraising plan to bring additional funds for professional development, equipment or facility needs to enhance…

Essential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success (11/18/19 - 12/16/19)

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…

Evaluating and Supporting Early Childhood Teachers (10/28/19 - 11/25/19)

There is a lot of talk in the early childhood community about evaluating teachers to improve their performance. Raising the quality of care and education is a priority for everyone. Yet, it is the particular responsibility of education leaders. With this course, directors, coaches, and education leaders will learn how evaluate and support teachers in…

Family Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (10/30/19 - 11/20/19)

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.…

Let’s All Get Ready for Kindergarten! (10/28/19 - 11/25/19)

Analyze the concept of school readiness. Explore the importance of language and literacy in the readiness for kindergarten. Apply new tools, and how to use them.Plan for how to prepare children and families for kindergarten.This course is offered online. It is designed for teachers, family childcare providers, parent educators and directors.