Child and Adult Care Food Program, or CACFP, in Minnesota (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
This module will meet introduce the basic components of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, or CACFP, in Minnesota. You will discover the benefits of CACFP and why it is important in our field.
Read MoreCDA Session The CDA Exam & Verification (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
Begin preparing for the CDA exam by taking practice tests and fine tuning your CDA knowledge. In addition gather facts about the verification visit and what to expect. This is an online ATL module
Read MoreCDA Session The CDA Exam & Verification (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
Begin preparing for the CDA exam by taking practice tests and fine tuning your CDA knowledge. In addition gather facts about the verification visit and what to expect. This is an online ATL module
Read MoreCDA Session Reflecting on the Family Questionnaire & Writing the Prof Philosophy Statement (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
Examine how to create and disseminate the family questionnaire required for your CDA. In addition you will create a philosophy statement about your Early Childhood beliefs. This is an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session Reflecting on the Family Questionnaire & Writing the Prof Philosophy Statement (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
Examine how to create and disseminate the family questionnaire required for your CDA. In addition you will create a philosophy statement about your Early Childhood beliefs. This is an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session The Resource Collection. Family Questionnaires, Competency Statements (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
Discover how to put design and create your resource collection, family questionnaires and write the competency statements needed for your CDA. This is an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session The Resource Collection. Family Questionnaires, Competency Statements (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
Discover how to put design and create your resource collection, family questionnaires and write the competency statements needed for your CDA. This is an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session Professional Portfolio & Conducting a Self-Study (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 a an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session Professional Portfolio & Conducting a Self-Study (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 a an online module through ATL
Read MoreCDA Session Getting Started (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 MoreCDA Session Getting Started (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 MoreBuilding a Healthy Plate: Cooking with Whole Grains (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
Child care providers are being encouraged to serve children more whole grains. In this course you will learn how to read labels for whole grains, tips for shopping for whole grains on a budget and ideas on how to prepare whole grain foods that children will eat. You will also learn how to introduce whole…
Read MoreBuilding a Healthy Plate: Cooking with Whole Grains (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
Child care providers are being encouraged to serve children more whole grains. In this course you will learn how to read labels for whole grains, tips for shopping for whole grains on a budget and ideas on how to prepare whole grain foods that children will eat. You will also learn how to introduce whole…
Read MoreAuthentic Observation (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
In this interactive, two hour session participants will be introduced to child observation and the tools of objective observation. Participants will discuss the rationale for child observation, will practice observation techniques and will discuss ways in which to use observation information to individualize care and learning environments.
Read MoreAuthentic Observation (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
In this interactive, two hour session participants will be introduced to child observation and the tools of objective observation. Participants will discuss the rationale for child observation, will practice observation techniques and will discuss ways in which to use observation information to individualize care and learning environments.
Read MoreActive Supervision: What Else is in the Home (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will assist participants to assess and outline possible hazards throughout the entire home; act on and eliminate hazards using suggested resolutions and resources for additional information; learn to identify “hot spots” in the home; and develop a plan for regular review of…
Read MoreActive Supervision: What Else is in the Home (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will assist participants to assess and outline possible hazards throughout the entire home; act on and eliminate hazards using suggested resolutions and resources for additional information; learn to identify “hot spots” in the home; and develop a plan for regular review of…
Read MoreActive Supervision: School-age Children (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum focuses on the supervision of school-age children in a mixed age group setting. The training will identify factors in the environment that affect supervision: identify and evaluate how activities may increase supervision of school-age children; and discuss how relationships may affect supervision,…
Read MoreActive Supervision: School-age Children (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum focuses on the supervision of school-age children in a mixed age group setting. The training will identify factors in the environment that affect supervision: identify and evaluate how activities may increase supervision of school-age children; and discuss how relationships may affect supervision,…
Read MoreActive Supervision: Provider Self-care and Privacy (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will define MN DHS Rule 2 Licensing standards and best practices regarding supervision in family child care settings; identify the effects of provider stress/depression on supervision of and interaction with children; and identify appropriate self-care and privacy strategies that promote effective supervision…
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