Lesson Planning for Infants and Toddlers using the MN ECIPs (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
This course is designed to help you look at the Minnesota Early Learning Standards in a new way. We will look at how you can evaluate activities or lesson plans for infant and toddlers to see how the support the ECIPs and also how to create your own curriculum by using the domains from the…
Read MoreLactation Friendly Child Care (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Explore how to improve policies and practices in your program in support of breastfeeding families. Identify best practices in storing, handling and feeding human milk. Discover how to recognize and respond to feeding cues.
Read MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for Directors or Program Administrators (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Directors and program administrators; discover how to read and use the updated ECIPs with your staff. You will also identify the organizational structure and terms of the standards as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreIntroduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Learn about how to read and use the updated ECIPs. This two hour course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.
Read MoreIntro to STEM: Focus on Science (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Explore strategies for supporting science learning in early childhood. Examine resources available to educators and families. Plan and implement science activities across a variety of themes.
Read MoreIntroduction to STEM (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
An Introduction to Ethics for Early Childhood Educators (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Explore the Code of Ethical Conduct written by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Discover the core values of the Code of Ethical Conducts to establish a framework of professional responsibilities for adults working with children and their families. Practice the process of solving ethical dilemmas.
Read MoreAges and Stages – An Overview of Early Childhood Development (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Learn to define the ages and stages of early childhood development focusing on milestones for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Recognize red flags in children’s development and determine a plan for how to respond to them. This is an online ATL Module
Read MoreThe Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: CDA Exam and The Verification Visit (E2E) (07/16/24 - 12/31/24)
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 MoreThe Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™: Professional Portfolio and Self-Study (E2E) (07/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Examine what to include in the CDA professional portfolio and how to organize it. Learn about the value of conducting a self-study and gain insight on how to provide quality learning experiences, books and accommodations to children in your program.
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