Promising Partnerships: Building Successful Relationships with Families (01/27/21 - 02/17/21)
Apply five practices that lead to successful partnerships and re-energize the relationships with the families in your early childhood program. Recognize the value the differing perspectives, identify verbal and non-verbal communication practices, and effectively communicate with families to avoid misunderstandings. Examine the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and plan programming that supports children’s development through…
Read MoreRBPD Credential – Module 1: Introduction to Relationship Based Professional Development (ETL) (01/28/21 - 02/04/21)
During this 6 hour introduction to RBPD, participants investigate RBPD definitions, competencies and dispositions through the lens of Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework for Relationship-Based Professional Development Specialists; interpret research on the impact of RBPD; compare various RBPD approaches; analyze benefits and challenges of RBPD delivery modalities and review the goals, objectives and process of…
Read MoreAuthentic Child Assessment (03/25/21 - 04/22/21)
This course will review the history of authentic assessment and current trends within the early care and education field. Participants will gain knowledge and skills around data collection (the gathering of information through observation), data analysis (looking for patterns and trends, scanning, etc.), and data reporting (how to share authentic assessment information with parents). The…
Read MoreEthics – From the Director Perspective (01/27/21 - 02/24/21)
Interpret the NAEYC Code of Ethics to determine the core values, ideals and principles in your program. In addition discover how the Code of Ethics and Power to the Profession can help understand dilemmas in your program. This is an online course.
Read MoreGrant Writing for New Dollars in your Early Childhood Business (03/29/21 - 04/19/21)
Learn the fundamentals of writing grant proposals and study funding sources available to early education programs in Minnesota. Evaluate funding needs and priorities to match projects with priorities of potential grantors. Through this online Eager to Learn course, create a fundraising plan to bring additional funds for professional development, equipment or facility needs to enhance…
Read MoreRecognizing the Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children (03/22/21 - 04/19/21)
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 MoreCreating a Positive Multicultural Environment for All Children (03/23/21 - 04/13/21)
This training has been designed to help early care and education providers think deeply about their work with diverse children and families. We will be exploring how to address our own biases, and celebrate differences in teaching and caring for young children. We will talk about our role as educators, the development of children, and…
Read MoreDual Language Learners: Teaching English and Honoring Home Languages (02/23/21 - 03/23/21)
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.…
Read MorePositive Discipline (03/24/21 - 04/21/21)
Learn about Jane Nelsen’s Positive Discipline approach. List the four reasons children misbehave, explain the mistaken goals of misbehavior by using, and identify why children engage in certain activities. Describe what a positive environment looks like and how taking care of ourselves results in string interactions with children. This course is offered online.
Read MoreObservation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs (03/03/21 - 03/24/21)
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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