(Hmong) Emergency Preparedness: Creating an Effective Plan (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreChoosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Examine and define the term ‘curriculum,’ and recognize essential elements of high-quality curricula for early childhood settings. Investigate several common early childhood curricula models and philosophies. Identify strategies for selecting suitable curricula for your individual program needs. This is a self-paced Eager-to-Learn course.
Read MoreIntroduction to STEM (07/23/25 - 09/30/25)
Supervisión activa: Las diversas comunidades de Minnesota/Active Supervision: Minnesota’s Diverse Communities (Spanish) (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
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. Analizar y abordar las expectativas de supervisión en comparación con las prácticas personales y culturales. Desarrollar un plan individual para implementar las prácticas de supervisión activa.
Read MoreUnderstanding Biting: Prevention Strategies (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore assumptions about biting and the real reasons children use biting behaviors. Examine strategies for preventing biting behaviors and for interventions once a biting behavior has occurred.
Read MoreLa 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).
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