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Amazing Development: Infants
The first year of life is incredible! So much growth and development happen during those first 12 months. This course takes a deep dive into infant development, building knowledge about the milestones that typically emerge during this period. With a greater understanding of typical infant development, teachers can plan developmentally appropriate interactions, scaffold learning with “just-right” experiences, and identify possible delays in their classroom. Teachers will build knowledge about the general topic of developmental milestones and specifically about the growth and developmental during the first year of life. As teachers deepen their understanding of what can be expected from infants, they can identify delays, and support their development by planning “just right” interactions and activities. This course aligns with CDA Subject Area 7, and it is worth 0.4 CEU’s.
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Autism 101
This 3-hour course offers 0.3 CEU and aligns with CDA Subject Area 8.
Once considered a rare disorder, recent studies on autism prevalence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that is far from true. Most of us likely know someone – a friend’s child, a neighbor, a family member, a student – who has been diagnosed. The “phenomenon” of autism seeming to be everywhere leads to many questions: Is it becoming more common? What is it, anyway, and what causes it? Is there a cure? What are some strategies for working with a child who has autism who is already in your early childhood classroom? Autism 101: The Basics, attempts to answer these questions and more. We hope that after taking this course, you are not only more knowledgeable about autism but that you’re inspired by the incredible strengths of this very special group of individuals.
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CDA Planner
The Child Development Associate® (CDA) is a nationally recognized credential for early childhood professionals working in diverse settings. The CDA Credential is appropriate for teachers working in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms, for family child care providers, and for home visitors. This course provides an overview of the requirements and application process for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for infant, toddler, and preschool teachers and family child care providers. The course includes several field assignments that support CDA preparation. CDA Candidates who complete this course and field assignments will have tools to organize their CDA portfolio and a professional development calendar. This course aligns with CDA Subject Area 6, and it is worth 0.5 CEU’s.
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Comportamiento Desafiante: Revele su Significado
Este curso de 3 horas otorga 0.3 CEU y está alineado con el Área Temática 3 del CDA.
Los niños expresan sus necesidades a través de las palabras, expresiones faciales, lenguaje corporal y conducta. Cuando se transmite la información en forma de mal comportamiento, entender el mensaje puede ser complicado. Las participantes explorarán las maneras en que los niños nos hablan a través de su conducta y examinarán el papel que juegan las maestras en la conversación recíproca. Las participantes aprenderán a interpretar la conducta de los niños, a enseñar eficazmente las habilidades sociales, a desarrollar un ambiente que fomente el aprendizaje cooperativo y significativo y a construir alianzas con las familias.
Equivalente a: Challenging Behavior: Reveal the Meaning
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Oral Language is the Foundation for Literacy
This 4-hour course offers 0.4 CEU and aligns with CDA Subject Area 2.
This course will equip teachers with the knowledge of the components of oral language, their impact on literacy, and how to strengthen oral language in the classroom. Most importantly, this course provides teachers with the necessary tools they need to meet the needs of all students, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Viajando con una carga valiosa 2025-2026
Este curso “on demand” de 3 horas otorga 0.3 CEUs y está alineado con el Área Temática 1 del CDA. Cuando usted piensa en la seguridad en autobuses, ¿qué se imagina? ¿Requisitos para conductores, cinturones de seguridad y retenciones para niños? Sí, pero es mucho más que eso. En este curso, los participantes estudiarán los componentes clave del transporte seguro de niños pequeños antes, durante y después del viaje. Se mencionan recomendaciones de mejores prácticas de Caring for Our Children, así como de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras, a medida que los estudiantes estudian la seguridad de la zona para subir al autobús, la prevención de emergencias y más. Este curso cumple con los requisitos de capacitación del Fondo para el Desarrollo del Cuidado Infantil (Child Care Development Fund, CCDF) para proveedores de cuidado y maestras.
Este curso es equivalente a: Traveling with Precious Cargo.
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Getting Started With Studies for Twos
This 5-hour course offers 0.5 CEU and aligns with CDA Subject Area 8.
Toddlers thrive when given the chance to explore meaningful topics. This course teaches you how to bring the study approach to life with two-year-olds through engaging, developmentally appropriate investigations. Learn practical strategies to plan, guide, and manage studies that support rich learning every day.
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Estudiantes de dos idiomas
Este curso de 3 horas otorga 0.3 CEU y está alineado con el Área Temática 8 del CDA.
El número de estudiantes de dos idiomas en programas de cuidado y educación en la infancia temprana y escuelas públicas en los Estados Unidos ha aumentado en los últimos 20 años, y algunos estados han experimentado una tasa de crecimiento de aproximadamente 200%. Actualmente, casi uno de cada tres niños inscritos en programas de preescolar viene de hogares donde se habla otro idioma que no es el inglés. Sin importar si un niño empezó su aprendizaje de diversos idiomas al nacer o si fue expuesto al inglés antes de entrar en un programa de cuidado y educación en la infancia temprana, las mismas estrategias pueden utilizarse para ayudarlo a volverse experto en sus lenguas nativas y en inglés. Este curso cubre los siguientes temas: separar los mitos y realidades, crear un ambiente receptivo, fomentar la adquisición del idioma inglés y la alfabetización, fomentar el uso de la lengua nativa y la evaluación. También, proporciona oportunidades para que las estudiantes “junten toda la información” al final del curso en presentaciones en video.
Equivalente a: Dual Language Learners
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Trauma-Informed Practices
This 3-hour course offers 0.3 CEU and aligns with CDA Subject Area 3.
Approximately 66% of children report experiencing traumatic events before the age of 16. The effects of these experiences can be devastating, but with support, many children can overcome their traumatic experiences. This course, Trauma Informed Practices, raises awareness of the impact of childhood trauma on children’s learning and development and provides strategies to support the healing, resilience, and wellbeing of traumatized children and those who care for them.
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Confident and Prepared Every Step of the Way
Make the greatest impact on the children in your program with professional development that empowers your teams to enhance and share their skills and knowledge and build their professional network.
