Young Children with Developmental Delays (03/03/23 - 03/25/23)

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;…

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Basic Child Development (01/13/23 - 02/11/23)

All children are born eager to explore their world and master their development. Join us for this foundational training in which we review the theories of child development, the importance of developmentally appropriate practice, the developmental milestones of the first five years of life, including brain development and factors that can influence child growth and…

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Explore Leading a Staff Team (03/02/23 - 03/31/23)

Explore Leading a Staff Team is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The leadership role in an early childhood organization requires significant support, guidance and communication with teaching staff in early childhood programming. Aspiring directors, whether coming from a teaching or other background, will benefit with from this overview of the skills…

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Explore Business Basics (02/02/23 - 03/03/23)

Explore Business Basics is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The director or leadership role in an early childhood organization requires a unique mix of knowledge in operating an early childhood education program and operating the business which supports and sustains quality experiences for children, families and staff. Aspiring directors, whether coming…

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Explore Leadership Roles and Responsibilities in Early Childhood Organizations (01/05/23 - 02/03/23)

Explore Leadership Roles and Responsibilities is a 12-hour course delivered online through Eager to Learn. The director or leadership role in an early childhood organization requires a unique mix of knowledge in operating an early childhood education program and operating the business which supports and sustains quality experiences for children, families and staff. Aspiring directors,…

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Leading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care (03/08/23 - 03/30/23)

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.…

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Caring for the Caregiver (02/15/23 - 03/09/23)

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.…

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