Young Children with Developmental Delays (04/06/26 - 04/29/26)
This course addresses the following topic areas: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains including fine and gross motor delays, mild cognitive delays and speech and language delays; optimal practices that can be implemented in a child care setting; influencing factors for “transient” developmental delay;…
Read MoreBasic Child Development (04/02/26 - 05/02/26)
Explore the ages and stages of children’s development and the factors that influence children’s growth throughout this foundational training. Review the developmental milestones that guide children along the path of development throughout the first five years of life. Examine developmentally appropriate practice and the value of play in the lives of young children, as well…
Read MoreFamily Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (03/16/26 - 04/15/26)
This course provides an overview of Family Systems Theory which represents a shift in focus from considering the individual child only, to the child within the context of her/his family and community. Family systems theory provides another tool in the provider toolbox for understanding why children and parents act or think the way they do.…
Read MoreDesarrollo infantil básico (Spanish Basic Child Development) (03/12/26 - 04/11/26)
Explore the ages and stages of children’s development and the factors that influence children’s growth throughout this foundational training. Review the developmental milestones that guide children along the path of development throughout the first five years of life. Examine developmentally appropriate practice and the value of play in the lives of young children, as well…
Read MoreEssential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success (03/09/26 - 04/08/26)
Essential Management Skills for Early Childhood Director Success is a four week online Eager to Learn course designed for Early Childhood Directors to explore and discuss key management skills for success in their roles as leaders and managers of early childhood businesses. Each participant will assess her/his own perceived management strengths and growth areas and…
Read MoreCaring for the Caregiver (03/03/26 - 03/26/26)
This online course is the fifth module of the Trauma Responsive Care series and focuses on caregiver wellness and well-being. This module can be taken as part of the series or as a standalone course. Caregivers will explore how stress and trauma may impact them and how they can safeguard the most important protective factors—themselves.…
Read MoreLeading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care (02/16/26 - 03/11/26)
This online course is the fifth module of the Trauma Responsive Care series and focuses on caregiver wellness and well-being. This module can be taken as part of the series or as a standalone course. Caregivers will explore how stress and trauma may impact them and how they can safeguard the most important protective factors—themselves.…
Read MoreCreate a Joyous Organization (02/10/26 - 03/05/26)
In joyous early learning organizations, children and staff team members thrive, leaders demonstrate caring and competence and business and financial operations are sustainable. Learn to apply The Joyous Organization Framework to your organization and build a plan for continuous quality growth and mutual success.
Read MoreDesarrollo infantil básico (Spanish Basic Child Development) (01/27/26 - 02/26/26)
Explore the ages and stages of children’s development and the factors that influence children’s growth throughout this foundational training. Review the developmental milestones that guide children along the path of development throughout the first five years of life. Examine developmentally appropriate practice and the value of play in the lives of young children, as well…
Read MoreBasic Child Development (01/22/26 - 02/21/26)
Explore the ages and stages of children’s development and the factors that influence children’s growth throughout this foundational training. Review the developmental milestones that guide children along the path of development throughout the first five years of life. Examine developmentally appropriate practice and the value of play in the lives of young children, as well…
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