Engaging and Communicating with Parents (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
Explore the value of helping parents become more involved and engaged in the child care program as well as learn specific techniques for accomplishing this. In addition engage in a variety of techniques for strengthening communication skills with parents. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreDual Language Learners (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
Explore what it means to be a dual language learner (DLL) and review best practices for supporting dual language learners in their care. Discuss strategies for supporting and working with DLL’s families. Learn the basics of language development in children and related terminology. After completing this module providers will be able to explain what it…
Read MoreDevelopmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
Meets the four-hour preservice Child Development/Behavior Guidance training requirement for Family Child Care Providers. This training curriculum will address key facts about early brain development; define social emotional development and describe how it unfolds in the context of relationships; examine how environments affect children’s behaviors; and identify some concrete strategies for preventing behavioral challenges.
Read MoreDesigning Positive Mealtimes for Child Care Providers (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
Good eating habits are essential to healthy, happy children and long-term wellness. Did you know that simple changes to mealtime and snack-time environments in child care settings can improve kids’ well-being? This course provides an engaging introduction to positive mealtimes in child care settings, including serving style, convenience, taste expectations and role-modeling. Instructors guide participants…
Read MoreCreating Respectful, Healthy Child Care Environments (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
Discover challenges for parents and child care providers posed by our present culture and how these factors can lead to child abuse and neglect. Explore practical strategies for creating healthy, positive child care home and center environments that can decrease these stressors for parents and other care givers, children, and child care providers. This is…
Read MoreChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five – Healthy Eating and Active Play Curriculum (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
Learn how to engage children and families with fun nutrition and active play lessons using the “ChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five” Guide. Discover best practices for teaching children about nutrition and leading them in structured physical activity. This is an online ATL Module
Read MoreChild Care Emergencies: Taking a Look (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
Identify the risks and hazards that may affect your child care program and examine the best practices for protecting the children in your care. Review the emergency plans and discuss communicating, maintaining and practicing your emergency plan.This is an online ATL Module
Read MoreUnderstanding and Responding to Adults’ Behaviors with Children while Creating Safe Environments (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 MoreAwareness to Action and Understanding and Responding to Children’s Sexual Behaviors (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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
Read MoreDeveloping Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs (01/07/19 - 02/04/19)
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 MoreAdult Learning Module 1: Delivery Skills (03/18/19 - 04/01/19)
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 MoreTipping the Scales-Nutrition and Obesity Prevention (05/06/19 - 05/27/19)
This course explores current information on obesity rates in young children; the effects of childhood obesity on children’s health; factors that affect weight; helping children develop healthy habits; the importance of physical activity on obesity prevention, and parent education. Also included is basic information on nutrition, current federal guidelines (MyPlate), special considerations for infants and…
Read MoreTipping the Scales-Nutrition and Obesity Prevention (04/18/19 - 05/09/19)
This course explores current information on obesity rates in young children; the effects of childhood obesity on children’s health; factors that affect weight; helping children develop healthy habits; the importance of physical activity on obesity prevention, and parent education. Also included is basic information on nutrition, current federal guidelines (MyPlate), special considerations for infants and…
Read MoreTipping the Scales-Nutrition and Obesity Prevention (02/06/19 - 02/27/19)
This course explores current information on obesity rates in young children; the effects of childhood obesity on children’s health; factors that affect weight; helping children develop healthy habits; the importance of physical activity on obesity prevention, and parent education. Also included is basic information on nutrition, current federal guidelines (MyPlate), special considerations for infants and…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (04/03/19 - 04/24/19)
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 MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (03/21/19 - 04/11/19)
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 MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (03/12/19 - 04/02/19)
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 MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (03/06/19 - 03/27/19)
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…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (02/14/19 - 03/07/19)
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 MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (02/07/19 - 02/28/19)
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…
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