(Somali) Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework – For Early Childhood Educators (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
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 More(Somali) Culturally Informed Practice in Early Childhood (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
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.
Read MoreSudden Unexpected Infant Death (DHS) Somali (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
This training meets the new training requirements for Family Child Care providers on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. The training curriculum will address state regulations and national recommendations to reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths. Safe sleep environments will be discussed, as well as consequences of non-compliance…
Read More(AHT) Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
The Abusive Head Trauma training will meet new state training requirements for Family Child Care providers. The training curriculum will address the symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma; identify risk factors for abusive head trauma; identify strategies to use when frustrated and stressed; review mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting.
Read MoreActive Supervision – A Developmental Perspective (Hmong) (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will address best practices of active supervision in a family child care setting; describe the way in which supervision is impacted by a child’s development; explain characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.
Read More(Hmong) Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Identify the risks and hazards that may affect your child care program. Develop an effective written emergency preparedness plan using the MN Dept. of Human Services Child Care Emergency Plan template. The audio voiceover/lecture portion of this training is delivered in Hmong.
Read MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (05/05/25 - 06/30/25)
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 MoreHealth and Safety In-Service I for Child Care Centers (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Review health and safety practices to promote a safe environment in child care centers, including standard precautions, medication administration, food safety, allergy response, risk reduction, and mandated reporting. Identify strategies informed by best practices and Minnesota’s Rule 3 licensing standards to apply your center’s specific health and safety policies. (This course is designed for current…
Read MoreHealth and Safety II – Family Child Care (In-service) (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
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 MoreChild Care Assistance Program Provider Orientation Training (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
This course is intended for providers serving families on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This is a basic orientation to the Child Care Assistance Program and identifies provider’s responsibilities.
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