Designing Positive Mealtimes for Child Care Providers (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 MoreObservation: Find the Function of Behavior (01/09/19 - 02/06/19)
In this course we will examine temperament and development in relation to children’s behavior. Join us to discover how, through observation, we can see the clues children give us to the purpose behind their behavior.
Read MoreChoosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
In this interactive session, participants will discuss the nature of curriculum and will explore the essential elements of a high quality early childhood curriculum. Strategies and considerations for selecting a curriculum will be presented. Throughout the session, participants will have opportunities to ‘meet’ various early childhood curricula and discuss the strengths and opportunities each presents.…
Read MoreFamily Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (01/09/19 - 01/30/19)
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.…
Read MoreChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five – Healthy Eating and Active Play Curriculum (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 MoreChild and Adult Care Food Program, or CACFP, in Minnesota (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 MoreChild and Adult Care Food Program, or CACFP, in Minnesota (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 MoreAdult Learning Module 3: Developing Quality Training (01/08/19 - 01/22/19)
In this course participants will be implement the principles associated with designing content-based training. Among other topics, participants will develop training objectives, discuss the use of the learning cycle in training design and consider methods to develop content (activities and materials). Participants will apply their knowledge using Achieve’s Course Approval process to develop and/or adapt…
Read MoreCDA Session The Resource Collection. Family Questionnaires, Competency Statements (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 MoreTipping the Scales-Nutrition and Obesity Prevention (01/07/19 - 01/28/19)
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 MoreCDA Session The Resource Collection. Family Questionnaires, Competency Statements (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 (09/16/18 - 12/31/18)
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 (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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
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