Children and Families in Today’s World (07/08/21 - 08/05/21)
Examine the socializing agents in our ever-changing world that impact young children and families. Explore forces that bring changes to our society, such as economics, politics, demographics, and technology. Discover ways that you, as a teacher of young children, can help support their development into successful, resilient, and productive participants in our society. This course…
Read MoreMore Alike than Different (07/12/21 - 08/02/21)
An Introduction To The Reggio Inspired Classroom (07/12/21 - 08/02/21)
Learn the history, principles and influence of the Reggio Approach in this online course. Evaluate your current methods and beliefs as you compare how the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy approach teaching young children. Explore the image of the child, identify how materials enrich the environment, demonstrate documenting learning through authentic assessment and recognize the…
Read MoreRecognizing the Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children (07/06/21 - 08/03/21)
Learn some early indicators of mental illness in young children, infancy through preschool age, that can often be misinterpreted or overlooked. Discover strategies for identifying children who are worried, stressed, or distressed in the early childhood environment, in order to facilitate timely intervention. Learn how young children present distress at different ages, what can trigger…
Read MoreObservation: Find the Function of Behavior (07/07/21 - 08/04/21)
Examine temperament and emotional development in relation to children’s behavior. Explore through observation the clues children give to the purpose behind their behavior. Examine the meaning of function of behavior and strategies for guiding challenging behaviors.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (08/04/21 - 08/25/21)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (08/02/21 - 08/23/21)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (08/03/21 - 08/24/21)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (07/29/21 - 08/19/21)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreDual Language Learners: Teaching English and Honoring Home Languages (05/25/21 - 06/22/21)
Dual language learners are children who are learning English in childcare or school and another language at home. They may be born outside of the USA or are born in the USA in immigrant or refugee families. Learn to teach English and to honor the home languages of children, as well as support their families.…
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