Observation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (01/26/23 - 02/24/23)
This course on observation will focus on observation strategies, documentation methods, and using data to inform individualized care and learning experiences, especially for children with developmental concerns and challenging behaviors.
Read MoreDual Language Learners (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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 MoreEarly Childhood Screening; What It’s All About (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Everything you need to know about early childhood screening so you can properly inform child care providers and parents.
Read MoreEngaging and Communicating with Families (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Explore the value of helping families become more involved and engaged in child care programs and learn specific techniques for accomplishing this. Practice a variety of techniques for strengthening communication with the families of the children you care for.
Read MoreFamily Child Care Legal and Insurance Issues (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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 Marketing (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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 MoreFamily Child Care Money Management and Retirement (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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 MoreGetting Started With Farm to Early Care (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Define “Farm to Early Care”, including three main components: gardening, nutrition education, and local food purchasing. Identify relevant resources to utilize farm to early care-related content in participants’ unique settings. Consider ways to incorporate food and nutrition into education, exploration, and engaging activities for children.
Read MoreGetting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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 MoreGetting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Physical and Movement Development (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Getting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Scientific Thinking – Cognitive (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Getting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Social Systems (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Approaches to Learning (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: Language, Literacy and Communications (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Getting to know the MN ECIPS Domains: Mathematics – Cognitive (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Getting to Know the MN ECIPS Domains: The Arts (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
Health and Safety I – Family Child Care (In-service) (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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 MoreHealth and Safety II – Family Child Care (In-Service) (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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 In-Service I – Child Care Centers (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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…
Read MoreHealth and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers (06/16/23 - 09/30/23)
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…
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