Assessment: Deepening Your Practice (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
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 (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
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 MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Safety Planning for Field Trips and Routine Outings (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify the potential hazards and safety issues that children encounter when participating in field trips and routine outings. Create plans for children’s safety and active supervision while away from the child care program, including unexpected situations and emergencies.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Risk Management For Family Child Care (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Examine ways to reduce or eliminate safety hazards that children encounter in unlicensed spaces, key areas, and hot spots within family child care environments. Establish a plan for regular review of family child care environments to promote children’s safety.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Preventing Child Injuries In Child Care Settings (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify the leading causes of injuries and common hazards that children encounter during early childhood. Analyze strategies to prevent child injuries and procedures to follow if an injury occurs.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Minnesota’s Diverse Communities (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Examine and address the expectations for supervision in comparison to personal and cultural practices. Develop an individual plan for following practices of active supervision to keep children safe while they learn and grow in your child care program.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Provider Self-Care and Privacy (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify the effects of caregiver mental health and well-being on supervision of and interaction with children. Identify appropriate self-care and privacy strategies that promote effective supervision and safety in child care.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Supporting School Age Children (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify supervision challenges and solutions that child care providers encounter while working with school-age children. Implement policies and practices that support the safety and supervision needs of school-age children.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Strategies for Inclusive Child Care (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Examine supervision challenges experienced in an inclusive child care environment. Implement strategies that support safe, inclusive environments for children of all needs and abilities.
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