Capstone for Program Leaders #36 (12/30/25 - 06/03/26)
Work with an advisor to create and implement a capstone project that supports the work you do as a program leader. Identify a capstone project that will enhance your program and utilize the skills of research and implementation of a large project.
Read MoreMNCDA 8 Principles of Child Development (06/16/26 - 07/23/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about how children develop in their early years and the environment and interactions that promote healthy growth.
Read MoreMNCDA 7 Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (05/13/26 - 06/19/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn more about a child care provider’s potential role in promoting children’s growth and development through what we observe and document during our time with them.
Read MoreMNCDA 6 Commitment to Professionalism (04/28/26 - 06/04/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. As a child care professional there are key resources and standards in our commitment to the field of early education. Join us to learn more about our professional commitment.
Read MoreMNCDA 5 Managing an Effective Program (04/09/26 - 05/16/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about effective ways to manage your program that promote success.
Read MoreMNCDA 4 Building Productive Relationships with Families (03/18/26 - 04/24/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about what and how you can do to promote positive relationships with families of the children in your care.
Read MoreMNCDA 3 Social and Emotional Development (02/23/26 - 04/01/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about the social and emotional development of children in your care and how you can promote healthy growth opportunities.
Read MoreMNCDA 2 Physical and Intellectual Development (01/29/26 - 03/07/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about the physical and intellectual development of children in your care and how you can promote healthy growth opportunities.
Read MoreMNCDA 1 Safe and Healthy Learning Environments (01/15/26 - 02/21/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn what a safe and healthy learning environment includes and how to create one for the children you care for in your role as a child…
Read MoreSupporting Social Emotional Growth in Infants and Toddlers (02/18/26 - 03/20/26)
This course session focuses on the importance of social emotional development in infants and toddlers. Participants will examine strategies to support positive social emotional development in infants, toddlers including routines and emotional climate. Participants will also explore ways to build relationships with the families of infants and toddlers to support ongoing social emotional development.
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