La Credencial de Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA)®: Portafolio Profesional y Autoevaluación (The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Professional Portfolio and Self-Study) (Spanish) (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Aprenda qué incluir en el portafolio profesional del CDA y cómo organizarlo de manera efectiva. Descubra el valor de realizar una autoevaluación y obtenga ideas para ofrecer experiencias de aprendizaje de calidad, libros adecuados y adaptaciones para los niños en su programa. Examine what to include in the CDA professional portfolio and how to organize…
Read MorePreventing Child Abuse and Neglect (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore the role educators take in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Define the types of child abuse and neglect and signs of child abuse and neglect. Describe ways educators can minimize the chances of a child being abused or neglected in early education programs.
Read MoreActive Supervision: A Developmental Perspective (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Describe the ways supervision is impacted by a child’s development. Identify characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.
Read MoreAssessment: Deepening Your Practice (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
Read MoreAssessment: An Overview (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Read MoreEngaging and Communicating with Families (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Learn to define the ages and stages of early childhood development, focusing on milestones for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Recognize red flags in children’s development and determine a plan for responding to them. This is an online, self-paced module.
Read MoreUnpacking Trauma in Children and Their Families (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreSupervisión activa: Una perspectiva de desarrollo/Active Supervision: A Developmental Perspective (Spanish) (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Definir los estándares de concesión de licencias de la Norma 2 del Departamento de Servicios Humanos (Department of Human Services, DHS) de Minnesota relativas a la supervisión en entornos de cuidado infantil familiar. Describir las formas en que la supervisión se ve influenciada por la etapa de desarrollo de un niño. Identificar las características que…
Read MorePreparación para emergencias: creando un plan eficaz (Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan – Spanish) (E2E) (06/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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…
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