Child Care Aide Orientation

Through this course, participations will learn about proper supervision, professionalism and parent engagement. This course is required for all classroom aides who have not completed 90-Clock Hours of training. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (1 Professionalism, I Health, Safety & Nutrition, & 1 Community)
45-Hour School-Age Methods and Materials Class

This course introduces the basic concepts of program organization, planning, and implementation of school-age care for children in a before/after school setting.
45-Hour Director-Administrator Course

This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five-years old. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.
45-Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials

This course introduces the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development and care of children birth to age three. Students will learn how to create a healthy and safe environment while developing appropriate interaction and communication skills that will assist with learning and development. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, […]
45-Hour Child Growth and Development Course

This course includes the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children, birth through age twelve that enable childcare professionals to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.
45-Hour Preschool Methods and Materials Course

This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. Instruction will include the use of the library, computer, and written expression. 45 […]
45-Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials/Métodos y materiales de 45 horas para bebés y niños pequeños

45-Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials: This course introduces the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development and care of children birth to age three. Students will learn how to create a healthy and safe environment while developing appropriate interaction and communication skills that will assist with learning and development. Instruction […]
45-Hour Child Growth and Development-Spanish/Crecimiento y desarrollo infantil de 45 horas
45-Hour Preschool Methods And Materials/Métodos y materiales preescolares de 45 horas

This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. Instruction will include a library, computer, and written expression
2024 45-Hour Coaching And Mentoring Class

Mentoring and coaching are increasingly seen as essential for supporting teachers at any stage of their careers. Through this course, participants will learn the distinctions and commonalities between coaching and mentoring. Additionally, participants will determine how these powerful interactions can improve both teacher and program practice. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education’s […]