Oral Health: Healthy Mouths and Teeth (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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
Read MoreMore than Child’s Play: Including All Toddlers and Preschoolers in Physical Activities (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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…
Read MoreContinuing Education: Ethical Responsibility & Evidence-Based Practice (02/12/19 - 02/26/19)
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 MoreBasic Child Development (02/07/19 - 02/28/19)
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 MoreATL: Mandated Reporter Training (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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…
Read MoreLesson Planning for Preschoolers with the MN ECIPs (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This course is designed to help you look at the Minnesota Early Learning Standards in a new way. We will look at how you can evaluate activities or lesson plans for preschoolers to see how the support the ECIPs and also how to create your own curriculum by using the domains from the ECIPs for…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Supporting Children’s Friendship Skills (02/12/19 - 03/12/19)
We will learn about the intricate and fascinating processes involved in children’s friendships – how they develop from infancy through the preschool years. We will examine the characteristics of children who make friends easily, as well as those who aren’t as skilled. There will be opportunities to discuss and troubleshoot common friendship problems affecting toddlers…
Read MoreLesson Planning for Multi-Age Children with the MN ECIPs (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This course is designed to help you look at the Minnesota Early Learning Standards in a new way. We will look at how you can evaluate activities or lesson plans for multi-age children to see how the support the ECIPs and also how to create your own curriculum by using the domains from the ECIPs…
Read MoreDiscover Your Strengths Grow Your Program (06/10/19 - 07/01/19)
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 MoreDiscover Your Strengths Grow Your Program (05/16/19 - 06/06/19)
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 MoreLesson Planning for Infants and Toddlers with the MN ECIPs (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This course is designed to help you look at the Minnesota Early Learning Standards in a new way. We will look at how you can evaluate activities or lesson plans for infant and toddlers to see how the support the ECIPs and also how to create your own curriculum by using the domains from the…
Read MoreDiscover Your Strengths Grow Your Program (03/06/19 - 03/27/19)
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 MoreDiscover Your Strengths Grow Your Program (02/04/19 - 02/25/19)
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 MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
Learn about how to read and use the updated ECIPs. This two hour course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreTime is of the Essence (01/15/19 - 02/05/19)
Time is of the Essence is a 16 hour online course designed for Eager to Learn. Participants will explore their own use of time to prioritize and organize tasks for maximum work effectiveness while still making time for a satisfying life outside of work.
Read MoreAssessment-Gathering and Using Information (01/10/19 - 01/31/19)
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 MoreInfants, Toddlers and Their Families: Nurturing and Supporting Social Emotional Development (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 social and emotional behaviors in infants and toddlers and how this development is impacted by caregivers; and reflect on ways in which culture (perceptions, beliefs, values) influences caregiving practices.
Read MoreInfants and Toddlers: Targeted Strategies to Build Social Emotional Skills (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This 2-hour online behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: use targeted strategies to intentionally build social emotional skills in infants and toddlers, identify how to support parents in promoting routines, and learn how to promote emotional self-regulation skills in…
Read MoreMind in the Making: Focus and Self-Control (01/15/19 - 02/05/19)
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 MoreInfants and Toddlers: A Relationship-based Approach to Challenging Behaviors – Examining Behaviors (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This two-hour online behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: learn about the relationship between behavior and distress communication for infants and toddlers, identify characteristics of challenging behavior demonstrated by infants and toddlers, identify the difference between acting out and…
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