New MSDE approved webinars are posted weekly. The Child Care Company uses Zoom to host webinars. Participants must be able to log into Zoom independently. Participants must have fundamental command of Zoom Features (e.g., raise hand, chatting, polls). The instructor will review these skills within the first few minutes of class. Participants must log in using a device that has a camera and microphone. Click here for more details about Zoom requirements. Log-in information will be sent 24-hours before class begins.
Week of January 24th
I Don’t Like That! Supporting Picky Eaters As They Fully Develop Their Palate—3 Hours (Tuesday, January 25th. 6:00 p.m.)
$18.00
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)
Learning Outcomes
1. Define picky eaters
2. Identify some causes of picky eating in young children
3. Identify ten strategies for supporting picky eaters.
Stop Bullying Before It Starts—2 Hours (Thursday, January 27th, 6:00 p.m..)
$13.00
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 behaviors 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.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Define bullying.
2. Define the common traits of children who bully.
3. Define the common traits of children who are commonly bullied.
4. Identify strategies for Preventing Bullying.
Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 2 (Child Development).
CEUs: .20
Week of January 31st
ADA--Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—3 Hours (Tuesday, Feb 1st 6:00 p.m.)
$18.00
Childcare Professionals will be presented with information, strategies, and resources on how to develop and implement an ECE environment that is inclusive to all children and families.
3 Core Knowledge Hours (Special Needs)
6:00 p.m.
Blocks, Pattern Blocks, Puzzles and More (Thursday,, February 3rd: 6:00 p.m.)
$18.00
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 as other techniques to improve children’s spatial reasoning skills.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define Spatial Reasonings.
- Different.00iate between spatial awareness and spatial reasoning.
- Explain why it is important to include spatial reasoning activities in the early childhood program.
- List activities that support spatial reasoning skills.
Core Of Knowledge (COK) Hours: 3 (1.5 Child Development & 1.5 Curriculum)
CEUs; .30
6:00 p.m.
Looking For a Self-Paced Class? Here are some options.
Self-paced courses allow students to take web-based courses at their own pace, rather than logging in at a specific time and following a structure set by instructors. You can log in at any time to independently complete course work. Visit our self-paced options page to sign up for:
- Child Care Aide Course
- 9-Hour Communication Class
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- 45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring Class
- 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials
- 45-Hour Preschool Methods and Materials
Webinar Policies
Participants must be familiar with using Zoom Webinar. The Child Care Company is not responsible for participants who cannot access the webinar due to technical difficulties.
Registration is required and is accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. Please register early to secure a place in the class. Only registered participants are allowed in the webinar.
Participants must be present for the full workshop, participant in the workshop, and pass a post-test (70% or higher) to be given credit (a certificate).
There are no refunds, credits, or exchanges for webinars.
Registration is required and is accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. Please register early to secure a place in the class. Only registered participants are allowed in the webinar.
Participants must be present for the full workshop, participant in the workshop, and pass a post-test (70% or higher) to be given credit (a certificate).
There are no refunds, credits, or exchanges for webinars.