Early Childhood Screening in Minnesota: Information for Early Child Care Educators (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Everything you need to know about early childhood screening so you can properly inform child care providers and parents.
Read MoreDual Language Learners (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore what it means to be a dual language learner (DLL) and review best practices for supporting dual language learners in their care. Discuss strategies for supporting and working with DLL’s families. Learn the basics of language development in children and related terminology. After completing this module providers will be able to explain what it…
Read MoreDevelopmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore key principles of early brain development and discover how early experiences shape children’s growth and well-being. Examine the influence of culture and caregiver relationships in nurturing social and emotional development, building secure attachments, and creating environments where children thrive. Identify social and emotional skills essential for children’s success in learning and life. Apply strategies…
Read MoreCulturally Informed Practice in Early Childhood (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Develop 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 MoreCreating Respectful, Healthy Child Care Environments (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Discover challenges for parents and child care providers posed by our present culture and how these factors can lead to child abuse and neglect. Explore practical strategies for creating healthy, positive child care home and center environments that can decrease these stressors for parents and other care givers, children, and child care providers. This is…
Read MoreCreating a Sense of Community in Early Learning Environments (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Demonstrate skills and techniques to increase family engagement through creating community-based projects and initiatives. Early childhood education program leaders and teachers will learn key communication strategies to promote family engagement from families of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Participants will distinguish the importance of parent involvement in the early years of a child’s development by…
Read MoreCreating a Positive Work Environment (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Learn about the early childhood Work Environment and some related tools and ideas for creating or maintaining a positive, and productive organization climate. Identify the impact of the work environment in the broader early childhood program; link leadership actions to the various dimensions of a positive and productive environment; and develop awareness of specific policies…
Read MoreChoosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five – Healthy Eating and Active Play Curriculum (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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 MoreChild Care Assistance Program Provider Orientation Training (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
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.
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