Child Care Assistance Program Provider Orientation Training (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
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.
Read MoreChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five – Healthy Eating and Active Play Curriculum (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Learn how to engage children and families with fun nutrition and active play lessons using the “ChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five” Guide. Discover best practices for teaching children about nutrition and leading them in structured physical activity.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety Legally Nonlicensed (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
This course is required if you are providing legal nonlicensed child care to an unrelated child and want to be paid by the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). It meets the health and safety training orientation requirement. Participants will explore challenges related to providing child care in their home for the children of families, friends…
Read MoreChallenges in Feeding Young Children in Child Care (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
An estimated 25% of typically developing young children and up to 35% of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities experience feeding problems such as poor feeding because of organic causes or highly selective food behaviors. Problems with feeding may lead to significant negative nutritional, developmental and psychological issues such as failure to thrive, impaired parent/child interaction and…
Read MoreBasics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Awareness to Action and Understanding and Responding to Children’s Sexual Behaviors (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
In this module you will identify tips for preventing the sexual abuse of children by raising awareness of the scope of the issue. You will also recognize developmentally expected sexual behaviors in early childhood/school age children. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreAuthentic Observation (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
In this interactive, two hour session participants will be introduced to child observation and the tools of objective observation. Participants will discuss the rationale for child observation, will practice observation techniques and will discuss ways in which to use observation information to individualize care and learning environments.
Read MoreAssessment: Individualizing Your Practice (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Explore strategies to deepen observation, assessment and individualized planning for all children based on individual needs. Access a variety of developmental resources. Practice individualizing assessment and planning based on temperament, language, and special needs.
Read MoreAssessment: Focus on Observation and Documentation (12/16/24 - 03/31/25)
Identify best practice for high-quality observation and documentation in early childhood settings. Practice objective observations of individuals as well as groups. Explore a variety of tools and strategies to support effective observation and documentation.
Read More***Assessment: Deepening Your Practice (12/01/23 - 12/31/23)
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.
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