• SELF-PACED •
Core of Knowledge Hours
This training program has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for Core of
Knowledge Hours.
Knowledge Hours.
Students complete courses listed on this page at their own pace. There are no instructor-led sessions. Once registered, students will have 180 days to complete the course. These courses are nonrefundable and non-transferable. We will email you the log-in information within 24 hours. See course policies
Bundles
MSDE Required Courses (Self-Paced)
Core Knowledge Hours (Self-Paced)
Engage, Empower, Connect: Parent Communication Essentials in Early Education (Self-Paced)
$12.00
Mind Matters: Focusing on Young Children’s Cognitive Development—2 Hours (Self-Paced)
$12.00
One Family, Two Homes: Supporting Families Experiencing Divorce—2.5 Hours (Self-Paced)
$15.00
I am My Culture; My Culture is Me: Culture and Child Development—2.5 Hours (Self-Paced)
$15.00
Engaging Every Family: Ten Strategies to Improve Family Engagement—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
Unlocking the World of Words: Inclusive Literacy for Children with Disabilities—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
From Scribbles to Stories: Early Childhood Writing Development Workshop—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
Maryland State Child Care Association (MSCCA) Membership and Early Childhood Advocacy: How MSCCA Advocates For Maryland’s Early Childhood Community—2 Hours (Self-Paced)
$12.00
Strategies For Reducing Biting Incidents in The Early Childhood Setting—2.5 Hours (Self-Paced)
$15.00
It’s Nap Time! The Importance of High-Quality Nap Time Routines in the Preschool Setting—2 Hours (Self-Paced)
$12.00
Measure Up! Supporting Children’s Understanding of Measurements—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
Understanding the Importance of Executive Function & Self Regulation in ECE—2 Hours (Self-Paced)
$12.00
Supporting Dual Language Learners in The Early Childhood Program—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
Safe Sleep Practices: SIDS Awareness Training/Prácticas de sueño seguro: capacitación sobre el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante—2.5 Hours (Self-Paced)
$15.00
Going From Me To We: Social Studies in the Early Childhood Program—2.5 Hours (Self-Paced)
$15.00
Beyond Doughnuts For Dad–Creating A Father-Friendly Early Childhood Program—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
I Don’t Like That! Supporting Picky Eaters As They Fully Develop Their Palate—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
Teacher Well-Being & Program Quality: Ten Strategies for Reducing Teacher Stress (Self-Paced)
$15.00
Understanding and Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Childhood Education (Self-Paced)
$15.00
Developing and Understanding Math Sets In Early Childhood Education—2 Hours (Self-Paced)
$12.00
“Magic 8” Early Childhood Practices: Eight Key Educator Actions To Positively Influence Development And Program Quality—2.5 Hours (Self-Paced
$15.00
Moving Right Along…Strategies for Smooth Transitions in the Early Childhood Program—2 Hours (Self-Paced)
$12.00
More Than Counting–Developmentally Appropriate Math Concepts for Young Children—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
Four Key Child Development Concepts Every Early Childhood Educator Should Know—3 Hours (Self-Paced)
$18.00
Ten Strategies Accepting Feedback and Using It As A Tool For Growth—2.5 Hours (Self-Paced)
$15.00
Multi-Age-Groupings: Seven Benefits of Mixed Aged Grouping in Early Childhood (Self-Paced)
$12.00
Core Knowledge Hours (Self-Paced)—Accreditation Series (For Center-Based Programs)
The primary objective of these classes is to equip directors with a concrete plan for achieving program accreditation and give teaching staff a clear comprehension of accreditation standards and the underlying rationale driving the accreditation process.
Program Directors can use this sample timeline to guide the accreditation process.
Through participation in these classes and the accumulation of Core of Knowledge hours, teaching staff elevate their professional growth and play an integral role in the program’s journey toward accreditation. Accreditation formally acknowledges the program’s commitment to established quality benchmarks, augmenting its standing and credibility within the educational sphere.
Within each class is a user-friendly checklist tailored for classroom teachers, designed to assist them in readying their learning environment for MSDE program accreditation.
Program Directors can use this sample timeline to guide the accreditation process.
Through participation in these classes and the accumulation of Core of Knowledge hours, teaching staff elevate their professional growth and play an integral role in the program’s journey toward accreditation. Accreditation formally acknowledges the program’s commitment to established quality benchmarks, augmenting its standing and credibility within the educational sphere.
Within each class is a user-friendly checklist tailored for classroom teachers, designed to assist them in readying their learning environment for MSDE program accreditation.