Awareness to Action and Understanding and Responding to Children’s Sexual Behaviors (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
In this module you will identify tips for preventing the sexual abuse of children by raising awareness of the scope of the issue. You will also recognize developmentally expected sexual behaviors in early childhood/school age children. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreUnpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
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.
Read MoreWelcome Aboard: Orienting New Staff Members (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Explore skills and strategies needed to create and implement a meaningful new employee orientation process that will lead to a high-quality workforce in an early childhood program. Identify benefits of a thoughtful and thorough employee orientation, the essential aspects of a strong orientation and induction process, and the practices that help new employees develop a…
Read MoreWell-being: A Call for Self and Community Care (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Learn the difference between stress and stressors. Explore your own well-being through a brief guided meditation and reflecting on your own self-care. Discover elements of community care. Child Care professionals are best prepared to take care of others when they have first taken care of themselves.
Read MoreWIDA & Early Childhood Development (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Explore the WIDA Early Years framework and its connection to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. WIDA Early Years is a tool to support multi-language learners in early childhood classrooms, by identifying and celebrating their strengths while meeting their individual needs. WIDA Early Years has been aligned with the MN ECIPs to identify how…
Read MoreWorking with Infants and Toddlers with Special Healthcare Needs (12/16/22 - 03/31/23)
Pursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree: Being Successful (09/16/22 - 12/31/22)
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.
Read MorePursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree: Is It For You? (09/16/22 - 12/31/22)
Explore options for higher education in the early childhood field by assessing personal short and long-term goals. Discover the benefits of higher education, how it can be affordable, and various degree options.
Read MoreConstruyendo Greneraciones Culturalmente Competentes (03/30/23 - 04/21/23)
Aprenda a promover la diversidad cultural participando en prácticas educativas inclusivas con familias y niños. A través de estas prácticas podrá demostrar como promover la inclusión cultural de las familias a través de juegos y proyectos con los niños. Además tendrá la oportunidad de examinar y abordar los desafíos y dilemas culturales que se presentan…
Read MoreSupervisión de seguridad para el cuidado infantil familiar (Spanish Supervising for Safety for FCC) (03/29/23 - 04/20/23)
Objetivos de aprendizaje: Identificar los estándares de licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de MN y las mejores prácticas de supervisión Examinar y abordar los desafíos de supervisión experimentados en los programas de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar tres técnicas de interacción para utilizar durante la supervisión. Identificar los Estándares de Licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de…
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Using Program Information for Decision-Making (03/30/23 - 04/28/23)
This course will describe the components of authentic assessment, of which observation is key; describe how observation and documentation are used in making program decisions; and how to develop lesson plans using the Minnesota Early Indicators of Progress as a guide.
Read MoreFamily Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (03/24/23 - 04/22/23)
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.…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Supporting Children’s Friendship Skills (03/22/23 - 04/27/23)
Learn about the intricate and fascinating processes involved in children’s friendships – how they develop from infancy through the preschool years. Examine the characteristics of children who make friends easily, as well as those who aren’t as skilled. [crlf]Explore common friendship problems affecting toddlers and preschoolers. Examine the dynamics of bullying and how this problem…
Read MoreOverview of Curriculum (01/17/23 - 02/15/23)
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.
Read MoreSupervisión de seguridad para el cuidado infantil familiar (Spanish Supervising for Safety for FCC) (03/03/23 - 03/25/23)
Objetivos de aprendizaje: Identificar los estándares de licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de MN y las mejores prácticas de supervisión Examinar y abordar los desafíos de supervisión experimentados en los programas de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar tres técnicas de interacción para utilizar durante la supervisión. Identificar los Estándares de Licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de…
Read MoreSupervisión de seguridad para el cuidado infantil familiar (Spanish Supervising for Safety for FCC) (01/18/23 - 02/09/23)
Objetivos de aprendizaje: Identificar los estándares de licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de MN y las mejores prácticas de supervisión Examinar y abordar los desafíos de supervisión experimentados en los programas de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar tres técnicas de interacción para utilizar durante la supervisión. Identificar los Estándares de Licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de…
Read MoreEvaluación auténtica (Spanish Assessment-Gathering and Using Information) (02/22/23 - 03/23/23)
Currículo (Spanish Curriculum) (02/03/23 - 03/04/23)
Assessment-Gathering and Using Information (02/23/23 - 03/24/23)
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.
Read More(Somali) Culturally Informed Practice in Early Childhood (09/16/22 - 12/31/22)
This is the Somali language version of the Culturally Informed Practice In Early Childhood online, asynchronous Anytime Learning format of the course. This course promotes awareness of culturally informed practices by introducing elements that guide the practice in early childhood settings. Discover how these quality practices can support and enhance your program.
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