Courses – Page 46 – Eager-to-Learn

Basic Child Development (05/01/24 - 05/30/24)

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…

Assessment: Individualizing Your Practice (United Way) (03/04/24 - 04/05/24)

Explore strategies to deepen observation, assessment and individualized planning for all children based on individual needs. Access a variety of developmental resources. Practice individualizing assessment and planning based on temperament, language, and special needs.

Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Development in Child Care Programs (07/30/24 - 08/28/24)

Understand important influencers of healthy eating and physical activity in young children. Describe healthy eating and physical activity recommendations for young children and the benefits of these behaviors. Discuss how childcare plays a role in healthy physical development for young children. Describe activities that can be incorporated in childcare that promote healthy physical development for…

Family Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (07/31/24 - 08/29/24)

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.…

Overview of Curriculum (07/09/24 - 08/07/24)

This class focuses on early childhood curriculum and the domains of development, elements of effective curriculum, and the cycle of observation and assessment, reflection, curriculum planning and implementation, and evaluation in adapting curriculum to meet individual and group developmental needs.

Young Children with Developmental Delays (07/03/24 - 07/25/24)

This course addresses the following topic areas: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains including fine and gross motor delays, mild cognitive delays and speech and language delays; optimal practices that can be implemented in a child care setting; influencing factors for “transient” developmental delay;…

Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behavior (04/25/24 - 05/24/24)

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.

Early Literacy: How Children Learn Language (04/30/24 - 05/22/24)

Pursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree: Being Successful (03/16/24 - 06/30/24)

Explore the resources and strategies to be successful in a higher education program in the early childhood field. Discover the benefits of higher education, how it can be affordable, and various degree options.

Ethics – From the Director Perspective #34 (05/30/24 - 07/05/24)

Interpret the NAEYC Code of Ethics to determine the core values, ideals and principles in your program. In addition discover how the Code of Ethics and Power to the Profession can help understand dilemmas in your program.

MNCDA ETL Module 5 -October 2023 (08/01/24 - 11/01/24)

This course includes MNCDA classes 17-21: MNCDA Class 17 Safe Supervision MNCDA Class 18 Curriculum MNCDA Class 19 Assessment MNCDA Class 20 Program Quality MNCDA Class 21 Growing as a Professional

Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (E2E) (04/18/24 - 05/17/24)

Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…

Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (E2E) (03/14/24 - 04/12/24)

Analyze the concepts, goals, and possible outcomes of becoming a mentor and mentoring in early childhood programs. Examine the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees and the difference between mentoring and supervision. Understand and apply the ethical principles of mentorship, adult learning theory, the importance of appreciative advising and the role of reflection in…

MNCDA ETL Module 4 – October 2023 (05/15/24 - 07/19/24)

This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16: MNCDA Class 13 Language Development MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy MNCDA Class 15 Early Math MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking

Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for Directors or Program Administrators (03/16/24 - 06/30/24)

Directors and program administrators; discover how to read and use the updated ECIPs with your staff. You will also identify the organizational structure and terms of the standards as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.

Capstone for Program Leaders #34 (07/10/24 - 12/13/24)

Building and Maintaining Program Quality – The Director’s Role #34 (08/01/24 - 09/06/24)

Preparación para emergencias: creando un plan eficaz (Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan – Spanish) (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)

Identifique los riesgos y peligros que pueden afectar su programa de cuidado infantil. Desarrolle un plan de preparación para emergencias por escrito utilizando la plantilla del Plan de Emergencia para el Cuidado Infantil del MN Department of Human Services. Identify the risks and hazards that may affect your child care program. Develop an effective written…

Community Engagement for Early Childhood Programs #34 (04/25/24 - 05/24/24)

Discover how active involvement in a local community is key to carrying out a mission of community service. Determine how through community involvement, collaborating, partnering and clearly developing and interpreting their brand, child care programs can strengthen their organizations, build enrollment and build support for early education in their communities.