Assessment: Focus on Observation and Documentation (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
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 MoreAssessment: Deepening Your Practice (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
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 (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
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 (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
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 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 MoreActive Supervision: Provider Self-Care and Privacy (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
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 (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
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 (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
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.
Read MoreActive Supervision: A Developmental Perspective (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Describe the ways supervision is impacted by a child’s development. Identify characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.
Read More(AHT) Reducing the Risk of Abusive Head Trauma (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
This Abusive Head Trauma training will meet new state training requirements for Family Child Care providers. The training curriculum will address the symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma;identify risk factors for abusive head trauma;identify strategies to use when frustrated and stressed; review mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting.
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