Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This series based course for experienced providers meets the Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 3 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by child care centers. We’ll look at strategies a child care providers can implement…
Read MoreHealth and Safety In-Service I – Child Care Centers (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This series based course for experienced providers meets the Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 3 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by child care centers. We’ll look at strategies a child care providers can implement…
Read MoreHealth and Safety II – Family Child Care (In-Service) (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This series based course intended for experienced providers meets Licensing in-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 health and safety.
Read MoreHealth and Safety I – Family Child Care (In-service) (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This series based course intended for experienced providers meets Licensing in-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around health and safety.
Read MoreLearning to Listen, Listening to Learn (01/21/19 - 02/11/19)
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 MoreGetting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
In this self-paced module, learners will explore why Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework is important. In addition they will review the content of the framework, it’s organization and how it can be used in caring for children. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.
Read MoreFamily Child Care Money Management and Retirement (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This is a two-hour training to help family child care providers, child care center workers, and other self-employed individuals to better manage their money and plan for retirement.This course is offered online through AnyTime Learning.
Read MoreChild Development: Executive Functioning Skills through the Developmental Domains (01/17/19 - 02/14/19)
This course provides information on the core skills and dimensions of the development of executive functioning in young children; what happens when there is a disruption to the development of executive functioning skills; how to identify vulnerable populations at risk for toxic stress, relationships and resilience; and understanding the techniques for creating a child care…
Read MoreFamily Child Care Marketing (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This training provides family-based child care providers with information to promote, advertise and market their business services to ensure sustainability and business growth. This is an online course through the Anytime Learning Program
Read MoreDeveloping Successful Transitions During a Child’s Busy Day (01/22/19 - 02/05/19)
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 MoreFamily Child Care Legal and Insurance Issues (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This class will help you manage the risks of running your business. Topics covered include safety issues, custody issues and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The module also covers how to reduce your risks through insurance and help you make a decision under what business structure to operate. This is an online course offered through…
Read MoreFamily Child Care Contracts and Policies (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
This training provides family-based child care providers with information on creating and executing contracts and policies for the business and its clients in order to be compliant to licensing standards and to ensure clients understand the protocols and policies in place for the business, This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreEarly Childhood Screening; What It’s All About (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
Everything you need to know about early childhood screening so you can properly inform child care providers and parents.
Read MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs) for Family Child Care (01/14/19 - 02/11/19)
Learn about how read and use the updated ECIPs. This course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard. The course also identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your FCC setting including lesson planning for mixed age groups and involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreEthics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
Learn what the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct is and understand the value of this document and pledge to professionalism. “Ethics – in the form of knowledge and skill in making responsible professional decisions – is one of the most fundamental qualities of a competent early childhood educator” (Feeney & Freeman, 2012) This is an…
Read MoreEngaging and Communicating with Parents (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 MoreAdult Learning Module 1: Delivery Skills (01/17/19 - 01/31/19)
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 MoreDevelopmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 MoreUnderstanding and Preventing Challenging Behavior (01/10/19 - 01/31/19)
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.
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