Courses – Page 71 – Eager-to-Learn

(Spanish) Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)

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…

(Spanish) Health and Safety In-Service I – Child Care Centers (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)

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…

(Spanish) Health and Safety II – Family Child Care (In-Service) (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)

This series based course intended for experienced providers meets FCC 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.

(Somali) Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)

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.

(Somali) Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)

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…

(Somali) Health and Safety In-Service I – Child Care Centers (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)

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…

(Somali) Ethics in the Early Childhood Profession – An Introduction (09/16/23 - 12/31/23)

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…

Weaving Literacy into Math and Science Activities (10/04/23 - 10/26/23)

Advanced Implementation of Early Literacy in Your Early Childhood Program level 3 focuses on the integration of early literacy into math and science learning activities. Also addressed is how to adapt early literacy activities for math and science for children who are dual language learners and for children with special needs.

Nutrition in Children from Birth to Six Years (11/23/23 - 12/15/23)

This course will cover healthy eating behavior of infants, toddlers and preschoolers, explain current eating patterns of young American children including information about food insecurity; the role of good nutrition in children’s physical, mental, and social/emotional development; and high-quality foods from many cultures.

Overview of Curriculum (09/26/23 - 10/25/23)

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.

Basic Child Development (09/29/23 - 10/28/23)

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…

Family Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (09/27/23 - 10/26/23)

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.…

Assessment-Gathering and Using Information (09/01/23 - 09/30/23)

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.

Creating Cultural Connections in Child Care (08/30/23 - 09/28/23)

Families and communities provide the foundations children need to be successful. This course will at the resources and reflective skills providers need to work successfully with diverse families. Methods to find and promote the strengths of families as a way to promote child development will also be discussed.

Good Teaching is Good Teaching Anytime (08/31/23 - 10/06/23)

Examine best practices of adult education and how they transfer to online education. Specific focus will be on adult learning theory, environments and implementation into online education. In addition become familiar with how to promote effective communication among students and between students and instructors in online courses, focusing on individualizing approaches for each student.

Unpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (E2E) (07/05/23 - 12/31/23)

Discover how to support children and their families, recognize the symptoms of chronic stress/trauma; minimize the impact of stress/ trauma through building positive relationships that are predictable and reliable, and learn how to manage their reactions. This is an Anytime Learning Module.

(Somali) Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (E2E) (07/05/23 - 12/31/23)

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.

(Spanish) Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (E2E) (07/05/23 - 12/31/23)

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.

Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (E2E) (07/05/23 - 12/31/23)

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.