Movement is the Key to Learning (04/20/23 - 04/20/23)
Objectives: Understand how reading a book requires subtle eye muscle movement just like kicking a ball requires large motor movements. Discover the relationship between movement and learning. Explore the physical skills of learning and their direct and immediate effects on one’s ability to focus, remain centered and think rationally. This ONLINE Zoom workshop is based…
Read MoreOutdoor Play: Creating Engaging Environments (Online)* (05/11/23 - 05/11/23)
Objectives: Understand the benefits and importance of engaging outdoor environments in young children’s development. Explore activities and materials needed to implement more engaging outdoor play environments. Design an engaging outdoor plan for your early childhood space.
Read MoreSupporting Families and Attachment: A Roadmap to Understanding (Online) (04/04/23 - 04/25/23)
Mentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part Two (8pm) (04/21/23 - 05/20/23)
Apply mentoring communication strategies including building trusting and respectful relationships, using open-ended questions to build rapport, and giving and receiving feedback. Analyze the importance of culturally responsive practice and conflict resolution strategies related to the mentoring relationship. Understand resources available to mentors in early childhood programs. This is the second course in the two-part Mentoring…
Read MoreMentoring In Early Childhood Programs: Part One (8pm) (03/17/23 - 04/15/23)
Analyze the concepts, goals, and possible outcomes of becoming a mentor and mentoring in early childhood programs. Examine the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees and the difference between mentoring and supervision. Understand and apply the ethical principles of mentorship, adult learning theory, the importance of appreciative advising and the role of reflection in…
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 5 -January 2023 (11/28/23 - 03/27/24)
This course includes MNCDA classes 17-21: MNCDA Class 17 Safe Supervision MNCDA Class 18 Curriculum MNCDA Class 19 Assessment MNCDA Class 20 Program Quality MNCDA Class 21 Growing as a Professional
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 4 -January 2023 (09/05/23 - 11/01/23)
This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16: MNCDA Class 13 Language Development MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy MNCDA Class 15 Early Math MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 3 -January 2023 (07/04/23 - 08/30/23)
This module includes MNCDA classes 9-12: MNCDA Class 9 Professional Development Planning MNCDA Class 10 Social-Emotional Development MNCDA Class 11 Child Guidance MNCDA Class 12 The Importance of Play
Read MoreMNCDA Module 2 -January 2023 (03/29/23 - 06/12/23)
This module includes MNCDA Classes 6-8: MNCDA Class 6 Introduction to Child Development MNCDA Class 7 Introduction to Cognitive Development MNCDA Class 8 ECIPs
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (01/26/23 - 02/24/23)
This course on observation will focus on observation strategies, documentation methods, and using data to inform individualized care and learning experiences, especially for children with developmental concerns and challenging behaviors.
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