Training courses for educators working with all ages, designed to extend knowledge and build upon information provided in the Basics in Child Care course. (2 hrs. each) To take a course, click the title then click Enroll Me.

A More Professional You (CCPF)(m)

This course will allow participants to gain an understanding about the importance of their role as a child care provider. Additionally, you will also understand the concept of best practice and professionalism.

Training Level: Intermediate; DHR Area: CCPF; CKA Area: PPD; CDA Area: 6; CCDF Area: 20; ASELD Area: FCE; QRIS Area: 3; Target Age Group: All

Activities for Learning (CD)(m)

This course will allow participants to gain an understanding about the importance of learning experiences in child care and recognize how to prepare the environment and develop activities based on a child’s developmental needs.

Training Level: Intermediate; DHR Area: CD; CKA Area: CGD; CDA Areas: 2, 3; CCDF Area: 13; ASELD Area: APL; QRIS Area: 1; Target Age Group: All

Healthy From Head to Toe (HSUP)(p)

This course will allow participants to gain an understanding of the importance of a safe and healthy child care environment and identify strategies to consider how children grow emotionally, socially, and physically.

Training Level: Intermediate; DHR Area: HSUP; CKA Area: HSN; CDA Area: 1; CCDF Areas: 1, 7; ASELD Area: PDH; QRIS Area: N/A; Target Age Group: All

Supporting Young Children in Language and Literacy (LD)(n)

This course will allow participants to recognize that their environment contributes greatly to children's learning.

Training Level: Intermediate; DHR Area: LD; CKA Area: LEE; CDA Areas: 2, 3, 8; CCDF Area: 13; ASELD Area: LLT; QRIS Area: 1; Target Age Group: All

Keeping the Peace (PDG)(e)

This course will allow participants to gain an understanding about the importance of positive interactions with children. Additionally, you will identify their own hot button issues, as well as the need for authentic, respectful and empathetic care.

Training Level: Intermediate; DHR Area: PDG; CKA Area: COA; CDA Area: 7; CCDF Area: 15; ASELD Area: SED; QRIS Area: N/A; Target Age Group: All

Creating Learning Spaces (QCCL)(e)

This course will allow participants to gain an understanding about the importance of developmentally appropriate play and learning spaces.

Training Level: Intermediate; DHR Area: QCCL; CKA Area: LEE; CDA Area: 1; CCDF Area: 13; ASELD Area: APL; QRIS Area: 5; Target Age Group: All

Boys Versus Girls (QCCL)(g)

This course addresses the developmental differences between boys and girls in fine & gross motor skills, cognitive development, and other major milestones.

Training Level: Intermediate; DHR Area: QCCL; CKA Areas: CGD, ICFC; CDA Area: 8; CCDF Areas: 13, 20; ASELD Area: SED; QRIS Area: N/A; Target Age Group: All