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All training provided by The Child Care Company meets training requirements as outlined by Maryland Child Care licensing standards.
Our training is also approved by The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as Core Knowledge. MSDE defines Core of Knowledge as theories and practices that are essential for individuals working with children in family child care homes and child care centers.
Training provided by The Child Care Company can also count toward the 120 clock hours training requirement needed to apply for the Child Development Associate awarded by The Council For Professional Recognition.
Our training is also approved by The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as Core Knowledge. MSDE defines Core of Knowledge as theories and practices that are essential for individuals working with children in family child care homes and child care centers.
Training provided by The Child Care Company can also count toward the 120 clock hours training requirement needed to apply for the Child Development Associate awarded by The Council For Professional Recognition.
Fee Structure
Effective: 07/03/2024
Clock Hours |
Number of Participants |
Fee |
2 |
20 or fewer |
$300 For The Group |
2.5 |
20 or fewer |
$375 For The Group |
3 |
20 or fewer |
$450 For The Group |
4 |
20 or fewer |
$600 For The Group |
2 |
$15 Per Person |
|
2.5 |
$18.75 Per Person |
|
3 |
$22.50 Per Person |
|
4 |
$30 Per Person |
2 Clock Hours
Back Away From The Copier! Learning Without Worksheets: This workshop is crafted for early childhood educators seeking to move away from traditional worksheets and discover alternative, developmentally suitable strategies to enhance learning in young children. The session will thoroughly examine the drawbacks of relying on worksheets and champion the adoption of dynamic, play-based teaching methods that resonate with the developmental requirements of preschoolers. Core Of Knowledge (COK): 2 (Curriculum)
Becoming A Sun-Safe School: A sun-safety school policy can significantly reduce skin cancer risk, especially when the policy is comprehensive and strongly encourages sun-safe behaviors. This course is designed to help Early Childhood Educators create a supportive, caring environment where sun safety policies and practices are integrated with other health and safety practices. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 Hours (Health, Safety, Nutrition).
Beyond Sink and Float: Water Play in Early Childhood Education: Water Play is essential to early childhood education. This training will identify the fundamental principles that early childhood educators should know about water. Understanding these concepts will help the early childhood educator more effectively engage and support learning through water play. Participants will also learn to identify the types of water play and how best to support each category. Core Of Knowledge (COK): 2 (Curriculum)
Breastfeeding Awareness: Participants will learn the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and children, strategies for supporting breastfeeding mothers, and how to handle breast milk. This class meets the requirements for MSDE’s breastfeeding awareness training. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 Hours (Health, Safety, Nutrition).
Building Resilience In Young Children: Life can be challenging—even for children. Children need to learn coping skills to address setbacks. Through this workshop, participants will learn ten strategies for helping children build resiliency. Prerequisite knowledge required: understanding of the concept of resiliency. Competent Level Training. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development)
Creating A Community of Learners: A community of learners is a group of people who support each other in their collective and individual learning. They are cooperative and can work productively together. In a community of learners, teachers, parents, and students construct a culture that values the strengths of all participants and respects their interests, abilities, languages, and dialects. This course examines how to build and sustain a real community of learners. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Community).
Creating A Positive Learning Environment: Positive learning environments are marked by responsive teachers who manage behavior, attention challenges, and individual children's social and emotional needs. A positive learning environment increases engagement, fosters social-emotional skills and supports development in all domains. Participants will learn strategies for creating a positive learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK): 2 (Curriculum)
Creating Compassionate Classrooms: Provides a clear strategy for creating an emotionally safe, productive learning environment in the Early Childhood Program. Participants will identify the four research-based components (i.e., readiness, recognize, rehearse, and respond) that are vital for fostering and sustaining a compassionate classroom. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism).
Cultivating Creativity, Inventiveness, and Imagination in Early Childhood Education: Early childhood is critical for shaping a child's cognitive and creative abilities. This workshop dives deep into cultivating creativity, inventiveness, and imagination in young learners. Our expert facilitators will guide you through a rich exploration of theory and practical techniques. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
Developing and Understanding Math Sets In Early Childhood Education: Sets are fundamental to our number system. Sets are the basis of our ability to name things, categorize, describe amounts, and compare. This course will help Early Childhood Educators to develop strategies for including sets as part of their math curriculum. Competent Level Training: Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development)
Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP): Early childhood professionals make many decisions about the children in our programs daily. Understanding DAP – it's meaning and intentional practices – is essential in guiding those decisions. Learn the three core components of DAP and guidelines for effective teaching. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Special Needs)
Engaging Families in the Early Childhood Program: Home and school are the two most influential environments children develop. When working together as equal partners, families and teachers come to know and support young children more deeply. This results in more meaningful learning activities at home and school. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism).
Family Style Dining in the Early Childhood Program: Family style dining is an opportunity for teachers and children to sit together during meal time. This course provides instruction on maximizing this time together to advance the curriculum, social development, and manners. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Health, Safety, and Nutrition).
Fostering Emotional Intelligence: Nurturing Children's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the transformative process by which children enhance their capacity to harmonize thoughts, emotions, and actions, accomplishing vital developmental milestones. In this course, participants will acquire valuable strategies and insights to effectively support children in developing their SEL abilities. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
“He Never Does That At Home”: Understanding Behavior Gaps and Communicating This to Families: Discover how to communicate effectively with families about their child's behavior, considering the various environmental and cultural factors. Gain insights into creating cohesive strategies that promote consistency and adaptability in early childhood educational settings, ensuring every child thrives. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Community).
It’s Nap Time! The Importance of High-Quality nap time Routines in the Preschool Setting. Through this workshop, participants will learn the developmental needs of nap time and how to engage in nap-promotion strategies. Participants will also discuss why children may not sleep and how best to support those non-nappers. Core Knowledge Hours: 2 (1 Hour Child Development & 1 Hour Health, Safety & Nutrition)
Morning Meetings in the Early Childhood Classroom: Teachers often begin their day with circle time. Explore a different option for starting the day—a morning meeting. Participants will learn the purpose of these gatherings. Participants will also learn how to structure these gatherings to meet key earning objectives purposefully. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
Moving Right Along…Strategies for Smooth Transitions in the ECE Program: Transitions occur throughout the day in all early childhood programs. Sometimes, these transitions can be challenging. This course examines strategies for ensuring smooth transitions. Participants should bring one transition song/fingerplay/activity to share. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Multi-Age-Groupings: Seven Benefits of Mixed-Aged Grouping in Early Childhood: A multi-age classroom is not merely a group of different-aged students placed in the same class. Instead, it is a well-organized and thoroughly thought-out program designed to take advantage of the natural diversity created. This course is designed to highlight the benefits of mixed-age grouping. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Nurturing Infant Mental Health: Infant mental health refers to how well a child develops socially and emotionally from birth to three. Participants will learn positive mental health strategies. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Special Needs).
Physical Literacy For School-Age Children: Physically literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engaging in physical activities. In this course, participants will learn how to help children become more physically literate and participate in games that help to develop the basic skills necessary to become physically literate. Note: This class has a lot of activity and requires a lot of space. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
Purposeful Conversations With Parents: Offers strategies for communicating with parents. Methods include: using the 9Ps of Communication, direct and indirect communication in the proper context, and a three-step communication tool to solve problems. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism).
Read Alouds in Early Childhood Education: A read-aloud is a planned oral reading of a book or print excerpt, usually related to a theme or topic of study. This workshop provides a structure for read-alouds. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
School-Age Care: Positive Interactions: An educator's interactions with children can influence how children learn, grow, and feel about themselves. Positive, intentional, and reciprocal interactions contribute to the best outcomes for children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
School-Age Development: Self-Control: Being able to regulate needs, impulses and emotions are essential for school-age students. Participants will learn about self-control and ways to support school-agers as they develop this skill. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development)
School-Age Development: Friendships: Peer relationships provide a unique context for children to learn critical social-emotional skills. In this course, participants will learn about the essential role of friendships in school-age care settings. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development)
Sexual Development in Young Children: Is This Typical Behavior? Just as children go through stages of development in other domains, children go through identifiable stages of sexual development. This course is designed to help early childhood educators identify these stages and respond appropriately. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (1.5 Child Development and .5 Hour Professionalism).
Social Problem-Solving: Social problem-solving is figuring out how to deal with social situations and challenges. Participants will learn about social problem-solving and how to implement this guidance technique in their early learning program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Stop Bullying Before It Starts: To prevent bullying before it starts, we need to focus on how bullying behaviors develop—for those engaging in bullying and those being targeted— beginning in early childhood. This course helps early childhood professionals to understand bully behaviors and to distinguish them from typical child behaviors. Participants will also be given strategies to prevent bullying in the early childhood program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
Storybook STEM: Using Children’s Books As Inspiration For Engineering Experiences: Participants will gain valuable insights into combining language skills with engineering principles, fostering a holistic understanding of both disciplines. Attendees will develop practical strategies to seamlessly merge literacy and engineering, enhancing their teaching and problem-solving abilities. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Strategies for Early Childhood Programs to Develop STEM Literate Children: Participants will learn what it means to be STEM Literate. Specific strategies for supporting STEM-literate girls will also be covered. Participants will also learn how to select toys that advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
Superheroes: An Opportunity For Prosocial Play: Through this workshop, participants will explore and address some common concerns about superhero play in the early childhood setting. Participants will also learn some of the benefits of superhero play. Some benefits include the advancement of development (E.g., language, cognitive, physical, etc.) and leadership skills. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
Supporting a Growth Mindset in Early Childhood Education: Participants will learn about growth and fixed mindsets through this workshop. Participants will also learn strategies for creating an environment that supports a growth mindset. Prerequisite knowledge required: understanding of the concept of mindset. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
Supporting Play For All Children In the Early Childhood Program: Learning through play is the cornerstone of early childhood education. Through this course, participants will learn the importance and types of play. Participants will learn the value of inclusive play and how to support various play personality types. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
Understanding the Importance of Executive Function & Self Regulation in Early Childhood Education: Participants will learn the meaning of executive functions—the mental processes that enable children to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully and teaching strategies that can easily be implemented in an early childhood program to strengthen children’s executive functions. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (1 Hour Child Development & 1 Hour Curriculum)
Using Social Behaviors to Support Infant/Toddler Language Development: Social behaviors help children to form positive relationships, have conversations, develop body language, cooperate, share, and even play together. Participants will learn strategies for supporting language development through social behaviors. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Becoming A Sun-Safe School: A sun-safety school policy can significantly reduce skin cancer risk, especially when the policy is comprehensive and strongly encourages sun-safe behaviors. This course is designed to help Early Childhood Educators create a supportive, caring environment where sun safety policies and practices are integrated with other health and safety practices. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 Hours (Health, Safety, Nutrition).
Beyond Sink and Float: Water Play in Early Childhood Education: Water Play is essential to early childhood education. This training will identify the fundamental principles that early childhood educators should know about water. Understanding these concepts will help the early childhood educator more effectively engage and support learning through water play. Participants will also learn to identify the types of water play and how best to support each category. Core Of Knowledge (COK): 2 (Curriculum)
Breastfeeding Awareness: Participants will learn the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and children, strategies for supporting breastfeeding mothers, and how to handle breast milk. This class meets the requirements for MSDE’s breastfeeding awareness training. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 Hours (Health, Safety, Nutrition).
Building Resilience In Young Children: Life can be challenging—even for children. Children need to learn coping skills to address setbacks. Through this workshop, participants will learn ten strategies for helping children build resiliency. Prerequisite knowledge required: understanding of the concept of resiliency. Competent Level Training. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development)
Creating A Community of Learners: A community of learners is a group of people who support each other in their collective and individual learning. They are cooperative and can work productively together. In a community of learners, teachers, parents, and students construct a culture that values the strengths of all participants and respects their interests, abilities, languages, and dialects. This course examines how to build and sustain a real community of learners. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Community).
Creating A Positive Learning Environment: Positive learning environments are marked by responsive teachers who manage behavior, attention challenges, and individual children's social and emotional needs. A positive learning environment increases engagement, fosters social-emotional skills and supports development in all domains. Participants will learn strategies for creating a positive learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK): 2 (Curriculum)
Creating Compassionate Classrooms: Provides a clear strategy for creating an emotionally safe, productive learning environment in the Early Childhood Program. Participants will identify the four research-based components (i.e., readiness, recognize, rehearse, and respond) that are vital for fostering and sustaining a compassionate classroom. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism).
Cultivating Creativity, Inventiveness, and Imagination in Early Childhood Education: Early childhood is critical for shaping a child's cognitive and creative abilities. This workshop dives deep into cultivating creativity, inventiveness, and imagination in young learners. Our expert facilitators will guide you through a rich exploration of theory and practical techniques. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
Developing and Understanding Math Sets In Early Childhood Education: Sets are fundamental to our number system. Sets are the basis of our ability to name things, categorize, describe amounts, and compare. This course will help Early Childhood Educators to develop strategies for including sets as part of their math curriculum. Competent Level Training: Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development)
Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP): Early childhood professionals make many decisions about the children in our programs daily. Understanding DAP – it's meaning and intentional practices – is essential in guiding those decisions. Learn the three core components of DAP and guidelines for effective teaching. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Special Needs)
Engaging Families in the Early Childhood Program: Home and school are the two most influential environments children develop. When working together as equal partners, families and teachers come to know and support young children more deeply. This results in more meaningful learning activities at home and school. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism).
Family Style Dining in the Early Childhood Program: Family style dining is an opportunity for teachers and children to sit together during meal time. This course provides instruction on maximizing this time together to advance the curriculum, social development, and manners. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Health, Safety, and Nutrition).
Fostering Emotional Intelligence: Nurturing Children's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the transformative process by which children enhance their capacity to harmonize thoughts, emotions, and actions, accomplishing vital developmental milestones. In this course, participants will acquire valuable strategies and insights to effectively support children in developing their SEL abilities. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
“He Never Does That At Home”: Understanding Behavior Gaps and Communicating This to Families: Discover how to communicate effectively with families about their child's behavior, considering the various environmental and cultural factors. Gain insights into creating cohesive strategies that promote consistency and adaptability in early childhood educational settings, ensuring every child thrives. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Community).
It’s Nap Time! The Importance of High-Quality nap time Routines in the Preschool Setting. Through this workshop, participants will learn the developmental needs of nap time and how to engage in nap-promotion strategies. Participants will also discuss why children may not sleep and how best to support those non-nappers. Core Knowledge Hours: 2 (1 Hour Child Development & 1 Hour Health, Safety & Nutrition)
Morning Meetings in the Early Childhood Classroom: Teachers often begin their day with circle time. Explore a different option for starting the day—a morning meeting. Participants will learn the purpose of these gatherings. Participants will also learn how to structure these gatherings to meet key earning objectives purposefully. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
Moving Right Along…Strategies for Smooth Transitions in the ECE Program: Transitions occur throughout the day in all early childhood programs. Sometimes, these transitions can be challenging. This course examines strategies for ensuring smooth transitions. Participants should bring one transition song/fingerplay/activity to share. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Multi-Age-Groupings: Seven Benefits of Mixed-Aged Grouping in Early Childhood: A multi-age classroom is not merely a group of different-aged students placed in the same class. Instead, it is a well-organized and thoroughly thought-out program designed to take advantage of the natural diversity created. This course is designed to highlight the benefits of mixed-age grouping. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Nurturing Infant Mental Health: Infant mental health refers to how well a child develops socially and emotionally from birth to three. Participants will learn positive mental health strategies. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Special Needs).
Physical Literacy For School-Age Children: Physically literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engaging in physical activities. In this course, participants will learn how to help children become more physically literate and participate in games that help to develop the basic skills necessary to become physically literate. Note: This class has a lot of activity and requires a lot of space. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
Purposeful Conversations With Parents: Offers strategies for communicating with parents. Methods include: using the 9Ps of Communication, direct and indirect communication in the proper context, and a three-step communication tool to solve problems. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism).
Read Alouds in Early Childhood Education: A read-aloud is a planned oral reading of a book or print excerpt, usually related to a theme or topic of study. This workshop provides a structure for read-alouds. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
School-Age Care: Positive Interactions: An educator's interactions with children can influence how children learn, grow, and feel about themselves. Positive, intentional, and reciprocal interactions contribute to the best outcomes for children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
School-Age Development: Self-Control: Being able to regulate needs, impulses and emotions are essential for school-age students. Participants will learn about self-control and ways to support school-agers as they develop this skill. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development)
School-Age Development: Friendships: Peer relationships provide a unique context for children to learn critical social-emotional skills. In this course, participants will learn about the essential role of friendships in school-age care settings. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development)
Sexual Development in Young Children: Is This Typical Behavior? Just as children go through stages of development in other domains, children go through identifiable stages of sexual development. This course is designed to help early childhood educators identify these stages and respond appropriately. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (1.5 Child Development and .5 Hour Professionalism).
Social Problem-Solving: Social problem-solving is figuring out how to deal with social situations and challenges. Participants will learn about social problem-solving and how to implement this guidance technique in their early learning program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Stop Bullying Before It Starts: To prevent bullying before it starts, we need to focus on how bullying behaviors develop—for those engaging in bullying and those being targeted— beginning in early childhood. This course helps early childhood professionals to understand bully behaviors and to distinguish them from typical child behaviors. Participants will also be given strategies to prevent bullying in the early childhood program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
Storybook STEM: Using Children’s Books As Inspiration For Engineering Experiences: Participants will gain valuable insights into combining language skills with engineering principles, fostering a holistic understanding of both disciplines. Attendees will develop practical strategies to seamlessly merge literacy and engineering, enhancing their teaching and problem-solving abilities. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
Strategies for Early Childhood Programs to Develop STEM Literate Children: Participants will learn what it means to be STEM Literate. Specific strategies for supporting STEM-literate girls will also be covered. Participants will also learn how to select toys that advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
Superheroes: An Opportunity For Prosocial Play: Through this workshop, participants will explore and address some common concerns about superhero play in the early childhood setting. Participants will also learn some of the benefits of superhero play. Some benefits include the advancement of development (E.g., language, cognitive, physical, etc.) and leadership skills. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum).
Supporting a Growth Mindset in Early Childhood Education: Participants will learn about growth and fixed mindsets through this workshop. Participants will also learn strategies for creating an environment that supports a growth mindset. Prerequisite knowledge required: understanding of the concept of mindset. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
Supporting Play For All Children In the Early Childhood Program: Learning through play is the cornerstone of early childhood education. Through this course, participants will learn the importance and types of play. Participants will learn the value of inclusive play and how to support various play personality types. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
Understanding the Importance of Executive Function & Self Regulation in Early Childhood Education: Participants will learn the meaning of executive functions—the mental processes that enable children to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully and teaching strategies that can easily be implemented in an early childhood program to strengthen children’s executive functions. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (1 Hour Child Development & 1 Hour Curriculum)
Using Social Behaviors to Support Infant/Toddler Language Development: Social behaviors help children to form positive relationships, have conversations, develop body language, cooperate, share, and even play together. Participants will learn strategies for supporting language development through social behaviors. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Curriculum)
2.5 Clock Hours
A More Developmentally Appropriate Circle Time: Circle time supports all domains of development. However, some children need help with sustaining attention during this community-building activity. Participations will learn ten strategies for making circle time more developmentally appropriate. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Special Needs)
Active Supervision In The Early Childhood Classroom: Active supervision requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times. Programs that use active supervision never leave children unattended. Through this workshop, participants will learn about active supervision and strategies for implementation. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 Hours (Health, Safety, Nutrition).
Advancing Children’s Play: The importance of play in children's learning, development, and the formation of meaning cannot be emphasized enough. Play acts as a method of exploration, enabling children to investigate the world around them. During this session. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Anti-Biased Practices In Early Childhood Education: An anti-bias curriculum is an approach to early childhood education that sets forth values-based principles and methodology in support of respecting and embracing differences and acting against bias and unfairness. Through this intermediate-level training, early childhood educators will learn the four goals of anti-bias education. Participants will also learn strategies to ensure effective implementation. (Intermediate Level Training). Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Approaches To Learning: The Approaches to Learning domain focuses on how children learn. In this workshop, participants will learn how to support children in developing strong approaches to learning. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Courageous Conversations: Talking with Families About Sensitive Topics: Educators must engage in sensitive conversations with families. Participants will define sensitive conversations, identify communication styles, and learn how to approach those conversations to achieve a mutually agreeable outcome. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Creating A Culturally Affirming Learning Environment: A teacher’s affirming attitude toward students from culturally diverse backgrounds significantly impacts student learning. Participants will learn ten strategies for creating a culturally affirming learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Quality early childhood programs are respectful of enrolled families' cultures and seek ways to integrate those cultures in meaningful ways. This training aims to help teachers develop a transformative approach to a culture where the curriculum changes to show different viewpoints throughout all teaching. Competent Level Training Core Of Knowledge (COK)Hours: 2.5 (1 Hour Child Development, .5 Hour Curriculum, 1 Hour Professionalism)
Developing and Maintaining Functional Classroom Teaching Teams: This workshop focuses on the importance of the teachers reflecting on team building. Participants will explore functional teams and the environment in which that occurs. Participants will also learn how to assess teams and strategies to improve team functionality. This is a competent-level workshop. Prerequisites--Experience working as part of a teaching team in an early childhood setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Empowering Little Hands: A Practical Workshop on Fine Motor Skill Building: Fine motor skills are integral to development, influencing tasks like writing, dressing, and feeding. Crucial in early childhood, these skills form the foundation for academic success, independence, and cognitive growth. Participants in the workshop will learn how to implement age-appropriate activities that foster fine motor development.Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Engaging Interactions: Fostering Children’s Thinking Skills: Through this workshop, participants will learn strategies for supporting children’s understanding and deepening their knowledge of their surroundings: using the scientific method, problem-solving, and applying knowledge. Participants will also learn techniques to help children understand what they are learning. This is a competent level training. Pre-requisite--knowledge of stages of cognitive development (e.g., Sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational) Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Everyday Goodbyes: Ten Strategies For Supporting Children As They Transition Into New Early Childhood Settings: When transitioning to a new early childhood setting, children may experience separation anxiety. Participants will learn about attachment theory, separation anxiety, and strategies for supporting transitioning children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Effects of Food Insecurity: More Than Hunger: Participants will learn about food insecurity, how it impacts child development and community resources to support food-insecure families. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
From Burnout to Balance: Wellness Strategies for Early Childhood Professional: Early childhood professionals will learn to define stress and self-care, identify ten stress-reduction strategies, set healthy boundaries, and find empowerment. Enhance your well-being and reignite your passion for teaching. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
From Teacher-Centered to Child-Centered: A Workshop on Child-Led Learning: In today's dynamic educational landscape, child-led learning has gained increasing recognition for its effectiveness in fostering children's independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. This workshop is designed to help educators understand child-led learning, recognize their pivotal role in facilitating it, and develop practical strategies to create an environment that nurtures uninterrupted play and exploration. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Functional Behavior Assessments & Positive Behavior Support Plans: Understanding the function of children’s behavior is the first step in providing a developmentally appropriate response. Participants will learn how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment and positive behavior support plan. Pre-requisite: Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behaviors course. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Special Needs)
Getting Ready For Accreditation: Environmental Print: Environmental print is the print of everyday life. Participants will learn about environmental print and MSDE program accreditation standards related to environmental print. . Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Going From Me To We: Social Studies in the Early Childhood Program: Social studies form the foundation for "civic competence." This course will help participants learn how to implement a developmentally appropriate social studies curriculum. This is a competent level training. Prerequisites Required--Experience teaching preschool-aged children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Helping, Sharing, Caring, and Comforting: Understanding Prosocial Behaviors in Children: This comprehensive course is designed for educators interested in fostering prosocial behaviors—such as helping, sharing, caring, and comforting—in children. Participants will explore the multifaceted nature of prosocial behaviors, understand their developmental trajectory, and learn practical strategies to nurture and enhance these behaviors in educational and home settings. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
Highly Effective Early Educators: Through this workshop, participants will learn what sets highly effective early educators apart. Participants will learn ten strategies to help them become highly effective in the early childhood setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
I am My Culture; My Culture is Me: Culture and Child Development: Educators must understand how a child’s cultural influences affect their development. Participants will explore fostering a culturally responsive learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
I Can’t! Strengthening Children’s Frustration Tolerance: In this course, participants will explore the concept of frustration tolerance, which refers to an individual's ability to remain resilient and maintain composure when confronted with challenging tasks. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding offrustration and frustration tolerance. They can apply their knowledge to support children's emotional well-being, facilitate a positive learning experience, and promote the development of essential coping skills. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development
Including Technology in The Early Childhood Program: Technology is a tool. When used correctly, technology can support and advance children’s learning. Participants should take this workshop to learn strategies for integrating technology into the early childhood program in developmentally appropriate ways. Prerequisite Knowledge Required: An understanding of the importance of using a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that support a child’s knowledge of technology and computer skills. Competent Level Training. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Inclusive Celebrations: An Anti-Biased Approach to Holidays in Early Childhood Education: 1. This course is designed for educators and childcare professionals seeking to create a learning environment that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion, and promotes an anti-biased approach to holiday activities. Participants will explore strategies for incorporating diverse traditions into lessons while ensuring cultural sensitivity and avoiding stereotypes. The course provides practical tools for small group activities, focusing on identity, diversity, justice, and activism. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
“Magic 8” Early Childhood Practices: Eight Key Educator Actions To Positively Influence Development And Program Quality: Through this workshop, participants will learn eight actions early childhood educators can take to influence children's development positively. These eight actions will also improve the overall quality of the early learning program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Neurodiversity: What is it, and how do we create programs that support neurodiverse children?: Neurodiversity means that there is a range, or diversity, of ways human brains function. We think, learn and relate to others in a range of ways. Through this workshop, participants will look more closely at the neurodiversity theory and explore ways to create a neurodiverse learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Special Needs)
One Family, Two Homes: Supporting Families Experiencing Divorce: Participants will learn strategies for supporting children whose family is experiencing divorce. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
Overexcitement, Tantrums, and Meltdowns: Emotional regulation is when the child can adjust their actions or reactions to situations that occur in everyday life. When dysregulated, children may experience overexcitement, tantrums, or meltdowns. Participants will learn strategies for responding to a child’s dysregulation. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reading: Exploring the Impact of Nursery Rhymes on Language and Literacy Development: Unlock the enchanting world of nursery rhymes and discover their profound impact on language and literacy development in early childhood. "Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reading" is a dynamic course designed to explore the rich benefits of integrating nursery rhymes into the early childhood curriculum. Join us on a journey that delves into the artful use of nursery rhymes to enhance phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, spatial concepts, critical thinking, and more. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Safe Sleep Practices: SIDS Awareness Training: Participants will learn about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and strategies for creating safe sleep environments as a preventative measure. Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
School-Age Development: Waiting on The Frontal Lobe: The brain's frontal lobe is the seat of executive function, a term for the cognitive processes that allow us to plan, make decisions and judgments, formulate insight, and assess risk. The maturing of the forward regions of the brain, particularly the frontal lobe, doesn’t occur until late adolescence or early adulthood. Participants will learn how this impacts development and strategies for supporting adolescents during this development period. This is competent level training. Pre-requisite: 45-Hour School Age Class. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Stickers, Stamps, Stars, and Treasure Boxes: The Downside of External Rewards: Early childhood educators will learn techniques that inspire and cultivate children's intrinsic motivation. We'll explore why relying solely on extrinsic rewards like stickers, stamps, and stars falls short in the long run. Discover strategies that empower educators to tap into children's innate drive for self-motivated learning and growth. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Strategies For Reducing Biting Incidents in The Early Childhood Setting: Through this workshop, participants will learn why young children bite and how the teacher's perspectives influence their approach to biting incidents. Participants will learn strategies for effectively responding to biting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Supporting Boys in the Early Childhood Classroom: Supporting Boys in Early Childhood Classroom: The needs of boys and girls differ widely. Early Childhood professionals must consider these differences in their planning and teaching. This course provides some practical strategies for creating a responsive early childhood environment for boys. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum and Child Development).
Supporting Children As They Develop Friendships & Engage in Play: Children may face some challenges as they learn to play alongside each other. This course address the developmental stages of friendship. Additionally, participants will learn strategies for managing aggression (e.g., instrumental, physical, relational, etc.), cliques ("you can't play with us!), play leaders, overly deferential children, and isolated children. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite Knowledge Required: An understanding of the developmentally appropriate prosocial behaviors for young children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Taking Control Of Worry And Fear: Understanding Our Two Most Unproductive Mental Cycles. Through this workshop, program Directors will explore the mind’s relationship with worry and fear; and how to change habits to create a new mental cycle. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite requirement—Experience as a program leader. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Team Teaching: Working Together In The Early Childhood Classroom To Benefit Children: Early childhood educators often work in teams due to ratio requirements. Through this workshop, participants will learn how to function effectively as a team to meet the program’s established goals. Competent Level Training. Pre-requisite knowledge required---experience working in a teaching team. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Ten Factors That Influence Children's Behavior: Through this workshop, participants will learn ten factors that influence children’s behavior. When early childhood educators recognize challenging behaviors as reactions to environmental conditions and developmental phases, it allows them to respond proactively and in developmentally appropriate ways. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
The Power of Pretend Play - More Than Make-Believe: Pretend play supports all domains of development. Participants will learn to define Pretend play and its benefits and identify strategies for supporting this type of play in the early learning program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Ten Strategies Accepting Feedback and Using It As A Tool For Growth: Constructive Feedback is vital for ongoing professional growth. Feedback motivates, provides direction, and clarifies expectations. Early childhood educators will learn how to receive feedback effectively through this course. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Ten Strategies For Supporting Children’s Development of Self-Management Skills: Challenging behaviors can disrupt the early childhood program. This course helps early childhood educators to define and recognize challenging behaviors. Participants will also learn strategies for addressing those behaviors. Prerequisite knowledge required: Understanding of how culture impacts behavior). Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
The Book Matters! Using High-Quality Children's Literature For Read-Alouds: Participants will learn about different types of children’s literature and strategies that support interactive read-aloud. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
The Seven Assets of Social Competence: Social competence enables children to interact and maintain mutually satisfying peer relationships. With strong social competence skills, children can better engage in play and other interactions with their peers. In this workshop, participants will learn the seven assets of social competence and support them in the early learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
The Shy Child: Supporting Shy Children in the Early Childhood Setting: Early childhood programs offer an excellent opportunity for children to learn new skills and socialize with their peers. The early childhood learning environment can be a source of stress, fear, and anxiety for shy children. Through his course, participants will learn strategies to help shy children become more comfortable, develop positive relationships, and bloom in the early childhood setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Trauma-Sensitive Care: Participants will define trauma and explore its impact on child development. Participants will learn strategies for creating a more trauma-sensitive learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Turning Down The Classroom Noise: Preventing Sensory Overload: Sensory processing issues happen when kids have trouble handling the information their senses take in. Through this course, participants will learn to create a learning environment that supports students with various sensory processing needs. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite: One year of teaching experience. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Special Needs)
Understanding and Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Childhood Education: Early childhood educators are increasingly expelling young children from child care programs due to challenging behaviors. This course reviews a more expansive definition and consequences of suspension and expulsion. Early Childhood Educators should take this course to learn some strategies for reducing the risk of an over-reliance on this behavior management strategy. (Intermediate Level Training) Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Using Children’s Literature To Explore Math Concepts: Picture books are an excellent tool for children to discover mathematics. Through this workshop, participants will learn how to use children’s books to explore counting, sorting, patterns, measurement, graphing, equivalency, and spatial awareness. Participants will examine literature in class and be given a list of high-quality children’s books that support learning mathematical concepts. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite: experience teaching preschool-age children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Wonderfully Wordless: Using Wordless Books In Early Childhood Education: Wordless picture books are valuable tools for literacy development. Participants will learn to use wordless books to engage children in prediction, critical thinking, meaning-making, and storytelling. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Active Supervision In The Early Childhood Classroom: Active supervision requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times. Programs that use active supervision never leave children unattended. Through this workshop, participants will learn about active supervision and strategies for implementation. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 Hours (Health, Safety, Nutrition).
Advancing Children’s Play: The importance of play in children's learning, development, and the formation of meaning cannot be emphasized enough. Play acts as a method of exploration, enabling children to investigate the world around them. During this session. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Anti-Biased Practices In Early Childhood Education: An anti-bias curriculum is an approach to early childhood education that sets forth values-based principles and methodology in support of respecting and embracing differences and acting against bias and unfairness. Through this intermediate-level training, early childhood educators will learn the four goals of anti-bias education. Participants will also learn strategies to ensure effective implementation. (Intermediate Level Training). Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Approaches To Learning: The Approaches to Learning domain focuses on how children learn. In this workshop, participants will learn how to support children in developing strong approaches to learning. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Courageous Conversations: Talking with Families About Sensitive Topics: Educators must engage in sensitive conversations with families. Participants will define sensitive conversations, identify communication styles, and learn how to approach those conversations to achieve a mutually agreeable outcome. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Creating A Culturally Affirming Learning Environment: A teacher’s affirming attitude toward students from culturally diverse backgrounds significantly impacts student learning. Participants will learn ten strategies for creating a culturally affirming learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
Culturally Responsive Teaching: Quality early childhood programs are respectful of enrolled families' cultures and seek ways to integrate those cultures in meaningful ways. This training aims to help teachers develop a transformative approach to a culture where the curriculum changes to show different viewpoints throughout all teaching. Competent Level Training Core Of Knowledge (COK)Hours: 2.5 (1 Hour Child Development, .5 Hour Curriculum, 1 Hour Professionalism)
Developing and Maintaining Functional Classroom Teaching Teams: This workshop focuses on the importance of the teachers reflecting on team building. Participants will explore functional teams and the environment in which that occurs. Participants will also learn how to assess teams and strategies to improve team functionality. This is a competent-level workshop. Prerequisites--Experience working as part of a teaching team in an early childhood setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Empowering Little Hands: A Practical Workshop on Fine Motor Skill Building: Fine motor skills are integral to development, influencing tasks like writing, dressing, and feeding. Crucial in early childhood, these skills form the foundation for academic success, independence, and cognitive growth. Participants in the workshop will learn how to implement age-appropriate activities that foster fine motor development.Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Engaging Interactions: Fostering Children’s Thinking Skills: Through this workshop, participants will learn strategies for supporting children’s understanding and deepening their knowledge of their surroundings: using the scientific method, problem-solving, and applying knowledge. Participants will also learn techniques to help children understand what they are learning. This is a competent level training. Pre-requisite--knowledge of stages of cognitive development (e.g., Sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational) Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Everyday Goodbyes: Ten Strategies For Supporting Children As They Transition Into New Early Childhood Settings: When transitioning to a new early childhood setting, children may experience separation anxiety. Participants will learn about attachment theory, separation anxiety, and strategies for supporting transitioning children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Effects of Food Insecurity: More Than Hunger: Participants will learn about food insecurity, how it impacts child development and community resources to support food-insecure families. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
From Burnout to Balance: Wellness Strategies for Early Childhood Professional: Early childhood professionals will learn to define stress and self-care, identify ten stress-reduction strategies, set healthy boundaries, and find empowerment. Enhance your well-being and reignite your passion for teaching. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
From Teacher-Centered to Child-Centered: A Workshop on Child-Led Learning: In today's dynamic educational landscape, child-led learning has gained increasing recognition for its effectiveness in fostering children's independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. This workshop is designed to help educators understand child-led learning, recognize their pivotal role in facilitating it, and develop practical strategies to create an environment that nurtures uninterrupted play and exploration. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Functional Behavior Assessments & Positive Behavior Support Plans: Understanding the function of children’s behavior is the first step in providing a developmentally appropriate response. Participants will learn how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment and positive behavior support plan. Pre-requisite: Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behaviors course. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Special Needs)
Getting Ready For Accreditation: Environmental Print: Environmental print is the print of everyday life. Participants will learn about environmental print and MSDE program accreditation standards related to environmental print. . Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Going From Me To We: Social Studies in the Early Childhood Program: Social studies form the foundation for "civic competence." This course will help participants learn how to implement a developmentally appropriate social studies curriculum. This is a competent level training. Prerequisites Required--Experience teaching preschool-aged children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Helping, Sharing, Caring, and Comforting: Understanding Prosocial Behaviors in Children: This comprehensive course is designed for educators interested in fostering prosocial behaviors—such as helping, sharing, caring, and comforting—in children. Participants will explore the multifaceted nature of prosocial behaviors, understand their developmental trajectory, and learn practical strategies to nurture and enhance these behaviors in educational and home settings. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
Highly Effective Early Educators: Through this workshop, participants will learn what sets highly effective early educators apart. Participants will learn ten strategies to help them become highly effective in the early childhood setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
I am My Culture; My Culture is Me: Culture and Child Development: Educators must understand how a child’s cultural influences affect their development. Participants will explore fostering a culturally responsive learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
I Can’t! Strengthening Children’s Frustration Tolerance: In this course, participants will explore the concept of frustration tolerance, which refers to an individual's ability to remain resilient and maintain composure when confronted with challenging tasks. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding offrustration and frustration tolerance. They can apply their knowledge to support children's emotional well-being, facilitate a positive learning experience, and promote the development of essential coping skills. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development
Including Technology in The Early Childhood Program: Technology is a tool. When used correctly, technology can support and advance children’s learning. Participants should take this workshop to learn strategies for integrating technology into the early childhood program in developmentally appropriate ways. Prerequisite Knowledge Required: An understanding of the importance of using a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that support a child’s knowledge of technology and computer skills. Competent Level Training. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Inclusive Celebrations: An Anti-Biased Approach to Holidays in Early Childhood Education: 1. This course is designed for educators and childcare professionals seeking to create a learning environment that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion, and promotes an anti-biased approach to holiday activities. Participants will explore strategies for incorporating diverse traditions into lessons while ensuring cultural sensitivity and avoiding stereotypes. The course provides practical tools for small group activities, focusing on identity, diversity, justice, and activism. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
“Magic 8” Early Childhood Practices: Eight Key Educator Actions To Positively Influence Development And Program Quality: Through this workshop, participants will learn eight actions early childhood educators can take to influence children's development positively. These eight actions will also improve the overall quality of the early learning program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Neurodiversity: What is it, and how do we create programs that support neurodiverse children?: Neurodiversity means that there is a range, or diversity, of ways human brains function. We think, learn and relate to others in a range of ways. Through this workshop, participants will look more closely at the neurodiversity theory and explore ways to create a neurodiverse learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Special Needs)
One Family, Two Homes: Supporting Families Experiencing Divorce: Participants will learn strategies for supporting children whose family is experiencing divorce. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Community)
Overexcitement, Tantrums, and Meltdowns: Emotional regulation is when the child can adjust their actions or reactions to situations that occur in everyday life. When dysregulated, children may experience overexcitement, tantrums, or meltdowns. Participants will learn strategies for responding to a child’s dysregulation. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reading: Exploring the Impact of Nursery Rhymes on Language and Literacy Development: Unlock the enchanting world of nursery rhymes and discover their profound impact on language and literacy development in early childhood. "Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reading" is a dynamic course designed to explore the rich benefits of integrating nursery rhymes into the early childhood curriculum. Join us on a journey that delves into the artful use of nursery rhymes to enhance phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, spatial concepts, critical thinking, and more. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Safe Sleep Practices: SIDS Awareness Training: Participants will learn about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and strategies for creating safe sleep environments as a preventative measure. Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
School-Age Development: Waiting on The Frontal Lobe: The brain's frontal lobe is the seat of executive function, a term for the cognitive processes that allow us to plan, make decisions and judgments, formulate insight, and assess risk. The maturing of the forward regions of the brain, particularly the frontal lobe, doesn’t occur until late adolescence or early adulthood. Participants will learn how this impacts development and strategies for supporting adolescents during this development period. This is competent level training. Pre-requisite: 45-Hour School Age Class. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Stickers, Stamps, Stars, and Treasure Boxes: The Downside of External Rewards: Early childhood educators will learn techniques that inspire and cultivate children's intrinsic motivation. We'll explore why relying solely on extrinsic rewards like stickers, stamps, and stars falls short in the long run. Discover strategies that empower educators to tap into children's innate drive for self-motivated learning and growth. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Strategies For Reducing Biting Incidents in The Early Childhood Setting: Through this workshop, participants will learn why young children bite and how the teacher's perspectives influence their approach to biting incidents. Participants will learn strategies for effectively responding to biting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Supporting Boys in the Early Childhood Classroom: Supporting Boys in Early Childhood Classroom: The needs of boys and girls differ widely. Early Childhood professionals must consider these differences in their planning and teaching. This course provides some practical strategies for creating a responsive early childhood environment for boys. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum and Child Development).
Supporting Children As They Develop Friendships & Engage in Play: Children may face some challenges as they learn to play alongside each other. This course address the developmental stages of friendship. Additionally, participants will learn strategies for managing aggression (e.g., instrumental, physical, relational, etc.), cliques ("you can't play with us!), play leaders, overly deferential children, and isolated children. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite Knowledge Required: An understanding of the developmentally appropriate prosocial behaviors for young children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Taking Control Of Worry And Fear: Understanding Our Two Most Unproductive Mental Cycles. Through this workshop, program Directors will explore the mind’s relationship with worry and fear; and how to change habits to create a new mental cycle. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite requirement—Experience as a program leader. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Team Teaching: Working Together In The Early Childhood Classroom To Benefit Children: Early childhood educators often work in teams due to ratio requirements. Through this workshop, participants will learn how to function effectively as a team to meet the program’s established goals. Competent Level Training. Pre-requisite knowledge required---experience working in a teaching team. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Ten Factors That Influence Children's Behavior: Through this workshop, participants will learn ten factors that influence children’s behavior. When early childhood educators recognize challenging behaviors as reactions to environmental conditions and developmental phases, it allows them to respond proactively and in developmentally appropriate ways. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
The Power of Pretend Play - More Than Make-Believe: Pretend play supports all domains of development. Participants will learn to define Pretend play and its benefits and identify strategies for supporting this type of play in the early learning program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Ten Strategies Accepting Feedback and Using It As A Tool For Growth: Constructive Feedback is vital for ongoing professional growth. Feedback motivates, provides direction, and clarifies expectations. Early childhood educators will learn how to receive feedback effectively through this course. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Ten Strategies For Supporting Children’s Development of Self-Management Skills: Challenging behaviors can disrupt the early childhood program. This course helps early childhood educators to define and recognize challenging behaviors. Participants will also learn strategies for addressing those behaviors. Prerequisite knowledge required: Understanding of how culture impacts behavior). Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
The Book Matters! Using High-Quality Children's Literature For Read-Alouds: Participants will learn about different types of children’s literature and strategies that support interactive read-aloud. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
The Seven Assets of Social Competence: Social competence enables children to interact and maintain mutually satisfying peer relationships. With strong social competence skills, children can better engage in play and other interactions with their peers. In this workshop, participants will learn the seven assets of social competence and support them in the early learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
The Shy Child: Supporting Shy Children in the Early Childhood Setting: Early childhood programs offer an excellent opportunity for children to learn new skills and socialize with their peers. The early childhood learning environment can be a source of stress, fear, and anxiety for shy children. Through his course, participants will learn strategies to help shy children become more comfortable, develop positive relationships, and bloom in the early childhood setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Trauma-Sensitive Care: Participants will define trauma and explore its impact on child development. Participants will learn strategies for creating a more trauma-sensitive learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Turning Down The Classroom Noise: Preventing Sensory Overload: Sensory processing issues happen when kids have trouble handling the information their senses take in. Through this course, participants will learn to create a learning environment that supports students with various sensory processing needs. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite: One year of teaching experience. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Special Needs)
Understanding and Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Childhood Education: Early childhood educators are increasingly expelling young children from child care programs due to challenging behaviors. This course reviews a more expansive definition and consequences of suspension and expulsion. Early Childhood Educators should take this course to learn some strategies for reducing the risk of an over-reliance on this behavior management strategy. (Intermediate Level Training) Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Child Development)
Using Children’s Literature To Explore Math Concepts: Picture books are an excellent tool for children to discover mathematics. Through this workshop, participants will learn how to use children’s books to explore counting, sorting, patterns, measurement, graphing, equivalency, and spatial awareness. Participants will examine literature in class and be given a list of high-quality children’s books that support learning mathematical concepts. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite: experience teaching preschool-age children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
Wonderfully Wordless: Using Wordless Books In Early Childhood Education: Wordless picture books are valuable tools for literacy development. Participants will learn to use wordless books to engage children in prediction, critical thinking, meaning-making, and storytelling. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Curriculum)
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Anxious, Avoidant, Fearful or Secure: Exploring Attachment Theory: A secure attachment is foundational to a child's socioemotional development. Participants will learn how to effectively support strong children in developing secure attachments in their learning environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness: This state-developed curriculum addresses the Maryland Child Care Licensing requirements. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
Behavior Management Strategies: Educators must be intentional with behavior management strategies. Participants will learn to be proactive, teach and respond to challenging behaviors. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Beyond Doughnuts For Dad--Creating A Father-Friendly Early Childhood Program: Engaged fathers—whether they live with their children or not—contribute to their children's well-being, families, and communities. Learn ways to create an environment where fathers are welcomed, valued, and respected in your program. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours (Community).
Blocks, Pattern Blocks, Puzzles, and More: Developing Spatial Reasoning in the Early Childhood Program: Chances are, your early childhood classroom includes blocks, pattern blocks, puzzles, and other toys. Through this workshop, early childhood educators can use those materials and other techniques to improve children’s spatial reasoning skills. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (1.5 Child Development & 1.5 Curriculum)
Child Abuse and Neglect: This training is designed to define child abuse and neglect and potential indicators of such maltreatment. Participants will also learn what it means to be a mandated reporter, where and how to report incidents, and proper documentation collection techniques. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
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).
Child Development Principles: Cognition and Learning: Participants will review eight principles of child development and how to apply each to the classroom. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Creating Gender-Equitable Spaces in Early Childhood: Children are exposed to many factors influencing their attitudes, behaviors, and aspirations. One of these factors is gender. Participants will learn how to create a gender-equitable early learning program to impact children’s views positively. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Developing Gross Motor Skills: Body Balance: Learning balance helps children develop better concentration needed for sitting and paying attention in class. Participants will explore balance, its effects on. development and activities to support it. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (2Child Development/1Curriculum)
Dialogic Reading: Having Conversations About Books: Participants will learn the practical skills needed to implement dialogic reading effectively and create enriching and participatory reading experiences that support language development and comprehension in diverse learning environments. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Earning A Child Development Associate (CDA): The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a nationally recognized credential. This course provides an overview of the application process. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Professionalism)
Effective Limit Setting: Limit Setting offers strategies to redirect students to positive/alternative behaviors. Participants will learn about limit setting and identify strategies that help children to respect boundaries. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Empathy in Action: Practical Approaches for Early Childhood Education: Join us for a transformative workshop that delves into the heart of early childhood education, focusing on the essential skill of empathy. In this dynamic session, participants will explore the multifaceted dimensions of empathy, understand its developmental roots, and gain practical strategies for fostering empathetic environments in early childhood settings. Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (2 Child Development/ 1 Curriculum)
Empowering Learners: The Transition from Passive Compliance to Engagement: : This course is designed to transform the traditional educational approach, shifting from passive compliance to active engagement in the learning process. Participants will explore strategies to foster students' autonomy, choice, and self-management skills. The course emphasizes creating a student-centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed classroom environment. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Engaging Every Family: Ten Strategies to Improve Family Engagement: Participants will reexamine their definition of families and explore ways to broaden family engagement strategies to include today’s diverse family structures. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Community)
Exploring the World of Sociodramatic Play: What Is It and Why Does It Matter? Join us for an insightful workshop that delves into the world of sociodramatic play, a vital component of early childhood development. This workshop will explore sociodramatic play and why it's crucial for young learners. Participants will also review the ten remarkable benefits of sociodramatic play to children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Four Key Child Development Concepts Every Early Childhood Educator Should Know. Through this workshop, participants will learn how brain architecture, serve and return, stress, and resilience impact child development. Participants will explore the concept of trauma-informed care. This is a competent level training. Prerequisite: Successful Completion of A Child Development Class that explores child development theory. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Geography in Early Childhood (EC) Education--Going Beyond Learning About Maps to Teach Geography EC Setting: A geography curriculum should include physical and human geography studies. Participants will explore these two subfields of geography and developmentally appropriate ways to explore these concepts in the early childhood setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
I Don’t Like That! Supporting Picky Eaters As They Fully Develop Their Palate: Feeding picky eaters can be challenging. Through this workshop, learn why some children are picky eaters and ten strategies for encouraging them to expand their palate. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
Including Writing Throughout the Classroom: Teachers need to understand typical writing development to help young children develop as writers. Through this workshop, participants will learn about the stages of writing, how to scaffold children's writing, and strategies for including writing in interest areas. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Infants and Toddlers: Active Learners from Birth: Children are inherently active learners from the moment they are born. They actively construct and contribute to their learning experiences, as well as the learning and experiences of others. This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively support infants and toddlers in their journey of self-discovery (Identity), understanding others (Social Cognition), and exploring the world around them (Approaches to Learning).This is a competent level training.Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Measure Up! Supporting Children’s Understanding of Measurements: Measurement is more than using a ruler. It involves critical mathematical concepts that can be supported in the preschool classroom through children’s everyday problem-solving. Participants will learn strategies for supporting as they develop an understanding of measurement. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
More Than Counting--Developmentally Appropriate Math Concepts for Young Children: Early childhood teachers must challenge their students beyond the minimal expectation of rote counting. This course provides a foundation for expanding mathematics in their classroom. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Nurturing Grit: Cultivating Persistence, Effort, and attentiveness in Early Childhood: In the ever-changing landscape of early childhood education, one vital skill stands out as a predictor of lifelong success: grit. Grit encompasses qualities like persistence, effort, and attentiveness, all of which play a significant role in a child's ability to learn, grow, and thrive. This dynamic workshop is designed for educators seeking to understand, nurture, and harness the power of grit in young children. This is a Competent Level Training: Practical experience working with young children, such as a preschool teacher, caregiver, or related role, can provide valuable context for understanding and applying concepts related to grit in early childhood. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Observations & Assessments: Observations and assessments are gathering information about each child, reviewing the data, and then using the information to inform curriculum decisions. Participants will learn how to use observations and assessments effectively. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Open-Ended Art in Early Childhood Education: Open-ended art is an activity where children can use their imagination to explore various materials without specific instructions or teacher-imposed expectations for a final product. Participants will examine strategies for greater inclusion of open-end art in early childhood settings. This is a competent level training. Pre-requisites: Experience facilitating art curriculum in an early childhood setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Program Strategic Planning With Staff: Program staff will develop a strategic plan through this workshop. This process includes reviewing the program’s mission and vision statement needs; completing a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) assessment; identifying training needs, and creating personal and professional goals. This is a proficient level training. Prerequisites: Director with at least a year of experience managing an early childhood program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Professionalism)
Relationship-Based Inclusion: Building relationships with children and families is the foundation of relationship-based inclusion. Participants will learn twelve guiding principles for including children with behavioral, emotional, social, physical, and learning challenges. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Special Needs)
Scaffolding Children’s Learning: Scaffolding techniques have improved a child's ability to complete a task. The goal is to provide temporary support that will later be removed as the child acquires and eventually masters new skills. Through this workshop, participants will learn appropriate scaffolding strategies for young children. This is a competent level training. Prerequisites: Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
School-Age Care: Understanding Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD): Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) is a pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior directed toward authority figures. Participants will learn about the psychology of ODD and strategies for supporting students who exhibit ODD symptoms. This is competent level training. Prerequisites: One year of teaching experience. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Special Needs)
School-Age: Promoting Self-Regulation Through Games: Strong self-regulation skills are essential to a young child's healthy development and learning readiness. This course presents a series of games and fun, playful activities that can be used throughout the day to foster children’s self-regulation skills. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
School-Age Development: Moral Reasoning: Just as children go through stages of cognitive development, they also go through stages of moral development. Participants will learn about the stages of moral development and how it applies to the school-age setting. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
School-Age: Self-Concept: Children in middle childhood have a more realistic sense of self than those in early childhood. Through this course, participants will learn about self-concept, self‐esteem, self-efficacy, self‐worth, and self‐regulation. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Stop Crying; You’re OK: A More Developmentally Approach to Children's Tears: Participants will explore a more nuanced and developmentally informed perspective on children’s tears. Contrary to the traditional notion of dismissing tears with a quick "Stop crying, you're OK," this workshop delves into the biological benefits of crying. It introduces strategies for responding to children's tears that align with their developmental needs. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Supporting Dual Language Learners in The Early Childhood Program: Through this course, participants will learn about English Language acquisition and strategies to support the process in developmentally and culturally appropriate ways. This is a competent level training—per-requisite: Experience supporting dual language learners. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (1.5 Curriculum/1.5 Child Development)
Supporting Emergent Readers: This workshop is designed to help early childhood educators understand and support emergent literacy. By selecting appropriate children’s books, building schema, and assisting students in gaining an awareness of sound, teachers can create an environment where emergent readers thrive and develop a love for reading. Prerequisite: Working definition and experience with emergent literacy. Intermediate Level Training. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Supporting Emergent Writers: Through this course, participants will learn the meaning of emergent writing, the skills necessary for a child to engage in it, and how it's used in the early childhood program. This is a competent level of training — prerequisite knowledge required— fine motor skills necessary to learn to write. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (1.5 Child Development & 1.5 Curriculum)
Teaching The Alphabet: Going Beyond Letter of The Week: This workshop is designed for educators and parents seeking a comprehensive understanding of effective alphabet instruction. We will explore the alphabetic principle’s significance in early literacy development. Participants will learn why the popular "Letter of the Week" strategy may fail to promote optimal learning experiences for children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum)
Ten Strategies for Creating a Language-Rich Environment for Infants and Toddlers: Early language acquisition is instinctive and tends to happen naturally for most children. But how early childhood educators respond to children’s attempts to communicate can have an impact—accelerating or decelerating their language development. Through this class, participants will learn ten strategies for creating a language-rich environment for infants and toddlers. This is a competent level of training — prerequisite knowledge: Experience working with infants and toddlers. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Curriculum).
The Magic of Motivation: Eight Strategies for Educators: Participants will review eight principles of motivation for young children and how to apply each to the classroom. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development).
The Neurology of How We Feel: Sensory Processing: Through this workshop, participants will learn about sensory processing, the body’s eight senses, and how to create a sensory-sensitive learning environment for children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Special Needs)
The Teacher’s Role in Children’s Play: One role that early childhood educators must play is that of a skillful player. Participants will learn about the different roles that teachers can assume to provide individualized support for children’s play. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Tuning Into Play: Using Schema Theory To Plan More Engaging Activities: Teachers often become frustrated with children’s repetitive behaviors such as dumping out toys, playing with the same toys over and over again, knocking down other children’s block towers, etc. This course helps early childhood educators understand these actions better through schema theory and how to respond to repetitive behaviors in developmentally appropriate ways. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (1.5 Curriculum/1.5 Child Development)
Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behaviors: As young children learn to self-regulate, they may express big emotions through challenging behaviors. Considering challenging behaviors, the best strategy is prevention. Participants will learn about challenging behavior and developmentally appropriate ways to prevent it in early childhood. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Child Development)
Understanding and Preventing Childhood Obesity: Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, putting children and adolescents at risk for poor health. Through this workshop, participants will learn about obesity, its long-term consequences, and strategies to reduce childhood obesity. This is a competent level training. Prerequisites: Participants must be familiar with the Child And Adult Food Care Program's (CACFP) nutrition guidelines. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Universal Design For Learning is an educational framework that guides the development of flexible learning environments and learning spaces to accommodate individual learning differences. Participants will learn how to differentiate and individualize instruction in ways that are appropriate for young children. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Special Needs)
Using Guidance As A Tool to Teach Democratic Life Skills: Democratic life skills are individuals' emotional and social capacities to function civilly in a modern, diverse, and complex democratic society. Through this course, participants will learn five strategies for teaching democratic life skills in developmentally appropriate ways. Core Of Knowledge Hours: 3 (Community
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Emergency Preparedness: This 6-hour course is designed to meet the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care for Emergency Preparedness. Students will develop a comprehensive plan to follow when a disaster or emergency occurs. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 6 (3 Hours Health, Safety, Nutrition & 3 Hours Professionalism)
Office of Child Care Medication Administration Training-6 Hour Course “MAT”: The Office of Child Care requires this course this six-hour training. Because medication can only be administered to a child in care by an individual who has completed the approved training, all programs must always have at least one person Medication Administration trained person on-site. Through this course, learn to administer medications, store them properly, and accurately complete record keeping. Participants are required to pass the post-exam and skills check. A Registered Nurse teaches medication Administration class at your program on weekends and holidays. This class is $60 per person. Fourteen participants are required per class. If you do not have fifteen participants, The Child Care Company can help you to advertise the course and help enroll participants from other local programs. Please bring a bag lunch and drink. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 6 (Health, Safety & Nutrition
Office of Child Care Medication Administration Training-6 Hour Course “MAT”: The Office of Child Care requires this course this six-hour training. Because medication can only be administered to a child in care by an individual who has completed the approved training, all programs must always have at least one person Medication Administration trained person on-site. Through this course, learn to administer medications, store them properly, and accurately complete record keeping. Participants are required to pass the post-exam and skills check. A Registered Nurse teaches medication Administration class at your program on weekends and holidays. This class is $60 per person. Fourteen participants are required per class. If you do not have fifteen participants, The Child Care Company can help you to advertise the course and help enroll participants from other local programs. Please bring a bag lunch and drink. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 6 (Health, Safety & Nutrition
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9-Hour Communication Class: This course is designed for childcare professionals to introduce the basic concepts of developing strong communication skills in early care and education. Topics include verbal, non-verbal, written communication, reading strategies, interpersonal communication strategies, and objective listening skills, focusing on communicating with parents, co-workers, and the community, and communication issues within a typical childcare day. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 9 (Professionalism
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45-Hour Child Growth and Development: This course includes the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the 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 a library, computer, and written expression.45-Hours (Child Development)
45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring: Mentoring and coaching are essential for supporting teachers at any stage of their careers. Through this course, participants will learn the distinctions and commonalities between coaching and mentoring. Participants will also determine how these powerful interactions can improve teacher and program practice. This course is the first in a series required to meet the Maryland State Department of Education’s 45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring Credential. This course is a proficient-level course. Prerequisites: Leadership experience in early childhood education. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 45 (Professionalism)
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 from birth to age three. Students will learn how to create a healthy and safe environment while developing appropriate interaction and communication skills to assist with learning and development. Instruction will include a library, computer, and written expression. Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development (22.5), Curriculum (15), Health, Safety, Nutrition (3), Special Needs (1.5), Professionalism (2), and Community (1)
45-Hour Preschool Methods and Materials: 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. Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development (24 Hours), Curriculum (17 Hours), and Special Needs (4 Hours).
45-Hour School-Age Methods & 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. Core of Knowledge Hours: child development (22.5), Curriculum (15), Health, Safety, Nutrition (3), Special Needs (1.5), Professionalism (2), and Community (1)
45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring: Mentoring and coaching are essential for supporting teachers at any stage of their careers. Through this course, participants will learn the distinctions and commonalities between coaching and mentoring. Participants will also determine how these powerful interactions can improve teacher and program practice. This course is the first in a series required to meet the Maryland State Department of Education’s 45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring Credential. This course is a proficient-level course. Prerequisites: Leadership experience in early childhood education. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 45 (Professionalism)
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 from birth to age three. Students will learn how to create a healthy and safe environment while developing appropriate interaction and communication skills to assist with learning and development. Instruction will include a library, computer, and written expression. Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development (22.5), Curriculum (15), Health, Safety, Nutrition (3), Special Needs (1.5), Professionalism (2), and Community (1)
45-Hour Preschool Methods and Materials: 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. Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development (24 Hours), Curriculum (17 Hours), and Special Needs (4 Hours).
45-Hour School-Age Methods & 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. Core of Knowledge Hours: child development (22.5), Curriculum (15), Health, Safety, Nutrition (3), Special Needs (1.5), Professionalism (2), and Community (1)
Training for Directors' Groups/Conferences
Branding Your Early Childhood Program: 8 Goals for Connection with Customers: Looking to build enrollment in your child care business? An excellent place to start is an assessment of your branding. This course will guide you through a detailed evaluation of your program's brand or identity and how to use that to build enrollment. This is a competent level training. Pre-requisite: Experience managing an early childhood program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Complaining is Draining: How to Effectively Manage Employees Who Complain: Feeling drained by persistent employee complaints? This course is for you. Through this course, early childhood program administrators will learn the common types of employee complaints and effective strategies for addressing each. Participants will also learn techniques to change from a school culture of complaints to a more favorable climate. This is a competent level training. Pre-requisites for this class: at least one year of managerial experience in an early childhood program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Conducting Performance Evaluations: Through this workshop, participants will learn the purpose of a performance evaluation and how to complete the process effectively. Participants will also learn biases that are common to the evaluation process and how to avoid them. Finally, this course includes strategies for dealing with marginal performances and fairly distributing performance awards. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism)
Considering Customer Service In Early Childhood Education: Good customer service can be the differentiator for your program. Through this course, early childhood administrators will learn the importance of good customer service and how to improve current customer service strategies. Additionally, participants will learn techniques for negative online reviews. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
The Art of Delegation: A Guide To Delegating Tasks to Employees: Delegation is rooted in leadership and produces results through people. Early childhood managers will learn what, how, and to whom to delegate. This is a competent level training—pre-requisites: Experience managing early childhood educators. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Developing An Effective Staff Recognition/Appreciation Plan: Through this workshop, participants will learn the importance of implementing an effective staff recognition/appreciation plan. An effective method considers the unique needs of each employee and goes beyond monetary rewards. Prerequisite—Experience with managing and supervising early childhood staff. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Professionalism)
Facilitating Effective Staff Meetings: Eleven Strategies for Better Meetings: Meetings are essential to keep your team in sync and your initiatives running smoothly. Through this workshop, participants will learn how to facilitate a staff meeting effectively. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Giving Employees Effective Feedback: Constructive Feedback is vital to employees' ongoing development as it clarifies expectations, helps people learn from their mistakes, and builds confidence. Through this course, early childhood directors will learn the importance of FAST Feedback and effective delivery strategies. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Identifying Funding Sources for Early Childhood Programs: Looking for grant sources for your program? Through this workshop, participants learn about grants, financial assistance, and funding opportunities for early childhood programs. This is a proficient-level course for child care center program administrators. Prerequisite knowledge required: Experience developing and operating a child care center budget and some experience with grant writing. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism)
Inspiring Employee Engagement and Peak Performance: Program Directors will learn five strategies for boosting employee engagement and peak performance through this workshop. This is a competent level training Pre-requisites: Supervisory experience. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Teacher Well-Being & Program Quality: Strategies for Reducing Teacher Stress: Teacher well-being considers stress, job-related exhaustion, and psychological load. Through this course, participants will learn how Teacher well-being affects overall program quality. Participants will also learn practical strategies for improving teacher well-being. (This Advanced Level course is for program administrators. Prerequisite Knowledge: Experience managing staff) Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
The Hiring Process: Developing Better Interview Questions: Through this workshop, participants will learn how to develop interview questions effectively. Well develop interview questions will help Directors to differentiate candidates better and hire more qualified employees. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Using Employee Onboarding As a Tool to Reduce Employee Turnover: Employee turnover is very costly to an early childhood program. A good onboarding process can help employees become more connected to the program and reduce turnover. Program Administrators will discuss the elements of an effective employee onboarding process through this workshop. This is a proficient level training—prerequisites required—supervisory experience. Core of Knowledge Hours 3 (Professionalism)
Complaining is Draining: How to Effectively Manage Employees Who Complain: Feeling drained by persistent employee complaints? This course is for you. Through this course, early childhood program administrators will learn the common types of employee complaints and effective strategies for addressing each. Participants will also learn techniques to change from a school culture of complaints to a more favorable climate. This is a competent level training. Pre-requisites for this class: at least one year of managerial experience in an early childhood program. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Conducting Performance Evaluations: Through this workshop, participants will learn the purpose of a performance evaluation and how to complete the process effectively. Participants will also learn biases that are common to the evaluation process and how to avoid them. Finally, this course includes strategies for dealing with marginal performances and fairly distributing performance awards. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism)
Considering Customer Service In Early Childhood Education: Good customer service can be the differentiator for your program. Through this course, early childhood administrators will learn the importance of good customer service and how to improve current customer service strategies. Additionally, participants will learn techniques for negative online reviews. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
The Art of Delegation: A Guide To Delegating Tasks to Employees: Delegation is rooted in leadership and produces results through people. Early childhood managers will learn what, how, and to whom to delegate. This is a competent level training—pre-requisites: Experience managing early childhood educators. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Developing An Effective Staff Recognition/Appreciation Plan: Through this workshop, participants will learn the importance of implementing an effective staff recognition/appreciation plan. An effective method considers the unique needs of each employee and goes beyond monetary rewards. Prerequisite—Experience with managing and supervising early childhood staff. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (Professionalism)
Facilitating Effective Staff Meetings: Eleven Strategies for Better Meetings: Meetings are essential to keep your team in sync and your initiatives running smoothly. Through this workshop, participants will learn how to facilitate a staff meeting effectively. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Giving Employees Effective Feedback: Constructive Feedback is vital to employees' ongoing development as it clarifies expectations, helps people learn from their mistakes, and builds confidence. Through this course, early childhood directors will learn the importance of FAST Feedback and effective delivery strategies. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Identifying Funding Sources for Early Childhood Programs: Looking for grant sources for your program? Through this workshop, participants learn about grants, financial assistance, and funding opportunities for early childhood programs. This is a proficient-level course for child care center program administrators. Prerequisite knowledge required: Experience developing and operating a child care center budget and some experience with grant writing. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Professionalism)
Inspiring Employee Engagement and Peak Performance: Program Directors will learn five strategies for boosting employee engagement and peak performance through this workshop. This is a competent level training Pre-requisites: Supervisory experience. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Teacher Well-Being & Program Quality: Strategies for Reducing Teacher Stress: Teacher well-being considers stress, job-related exhaustion, and psychological load. Through this course, participants will learn how Teacher well-being affects overall program quality. Participants will also learn practical strategies for improving teacher well-being. (This Advanced Level course is for program administrators. Prerequisite Knowledge: Experience managing staff) Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Health, Safety & Nutrition)
The Hiring Process: Developing Better Interview Questions: Through this workshop, participants will learn how to develop interview questions effectively. Well develop interview questions will help Directors to differentiate candidates better and hire more qualified employees. Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2.5 (Professionalism)
Using Employee Onboarding As a Tool to Reduce Employee Turnover: Employee turnover is very costly to an early childhood program. A good onboarding process can help employees become more connected to the program and reduce turnover. Program Administrators will discuss the elements of an effective employee onboarding process through this workshop. This is a proficient level training—prerequisites required—supervisory experience. Core of Knowledge Hours 3 (Professionalism)
Policies
- A list of participant names is due 48 hours prior to the scheduled class.
- The number of contracted spaces can be reduced up to two weeks prior to the start of class.
- The number of contracted spaces can be increased at any time.
- Payments must be made by check and are due the day of training. Payments should not be mailed unless it is guaranteed that payment will arrive prior to the scheduled class.