The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Reflecting on the Family Questionnaires and Writing the Professional Philosophy Statement (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore the basics of the professional portfolio and the CDA self-study. Review family questionnaires and prepare competency statement IV. Understand family perspectives, how to respond to ethical dilemmas and prepare to write their professional philosophy statement.
Read MoreThe Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: CDA Exam and The Verification Visit (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Examine the CDA application, portfolio structure and prepare for a self-study and exam. Practice CDA exam questions and reflect on professional strengths and areas for growth.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Discover guidelines to establish effective policies and practices within the family child care program, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children. Explore Minnesota Rule 2 health and safety licensing standards along with best practices related to standard precautions (including infectious disease), medication administration, allergy response, food safety, physical premises safety, hazardous materials safety, risk…
Read MoreSelecting Staff For Your Early Childhood Program (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore skills and strategies needed to navigate the selection and hiring processes that are needed to build and maintain a high-quality workforce in an early childhood program. Identify the benefits of continuous and strategic staff recruitment and selection processes, essential aspects of a strong job posting, and selection practices consistent with the development of the…
Read MorePursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree: Being Successful (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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? (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreProgram Leadership Essentials (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore early childhood program leadership by reviewing topics that include the differences between leadership and management; leadership skills, tips for effective program leadership; exploration of leadership competencies; and ways to promote a positive work climate in your early childhood program. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MorePreventing Child Abuse and Neglect (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MorePotty Training – The Ins and Outs (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Identify signs a child may be ready to potty train. Develop a potty-training plan with families. Contrast state rules for center-based programs and family childcare. Explain sanitation and hygiene needs. Practice implementing ideas through scenarios. This is an online Anytime Learning course.
Read MoreOral Health: Healthy Mouths and Teeth (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Discover strategies to help children achieve lifelong healthy teeth. See how when prevention is started early and healthy practices continue you can help children to achieve lifelong oral health. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning
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