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Professional Development Courses

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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Early Child Care
in-person-trainings

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Early Child Care

In this workshop, we will examine the roles and responsibilities of childcare providers in preventing, recognizing, reporting, and responding to child abuse and neglect within the early child care setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

The Impact of Poverty in Early Childhood - CCDF 14
on-demand

The Impact of Poverty in Early Childhood - CCDF 14

Childhood poverty is a tragic issue affecting over 11 million children in America. Children living in poverty experience a wide variety of risk factors, ranging from chronic health issues, and atypical brain development, to significant difficulties at school and beyond.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsCareer | Child Development | Mental Health

LocationOnline

Implementing Preschool STEM Practices Through Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes
on-demand

Implementing Preschool STEM Practices Through Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes

In this two-hour on-demand course, participants will explore how to support STEM learning for preschoolers and use strategies and teaching practices to help preschoolers develop reasoning, creativity, problem-solving skills, and language and communication skills.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development | STEM

LocationOnline

Emergency Preparedness and Basic First Aid & CPR - CCDF 7 & 10
on-demand

Emergency Preparedness and Basic First Aid & CPR - CCDF 7 & 10

In this two-hour on-demand course, participants will gain a better understanding of the impact emergencies have on children, explore ways in which childcare providers can prepare families for emergency situations, and become familiar with how to handle an emergency in a childcare setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Bringing Books to Life
in-person-trainings

Bringing Books to Life

Breathe life into reading for your preschoolers in this in-person-only training!

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOn-Site

Bridging the Gap: Family Engagement
in-person-trainings

Bridging the Gap: Family Engagement

Let's learn how to connect and enhance our relationships with families during this in-person training.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Early Communication

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

Addressing Homelessness: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator - CCDF 12
on-demand

Addressing Homelessness: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator - CCDF 12

Better understand homelessness and its impact on a child's physical and mental development in this on-demand training.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Early Child Care - CCDF 11
on-demand

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Early Child Care - CCDF 11

This 2-hour course examines the roles and responsibilities of child care providers in recognizing, reporting, and responding to child abuse and neglect within the early child care setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Who is Taking Care of YOU?
on-demand

Who is Taking Care of YOU?

Who Is Taking Care of YOU? is a 2-hour training designed to highlight the benefits of self-care for YOU.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsMental Health

LocationOnline

Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
on-demand

Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

This 2-hour on-demand training explores the ways in which caregivers can make a positive, life-long impact on the children in their care.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Read, Read, Read: The Importance of Reading to Young Children
on-demand

Read, Read, Read: The Importance of Reading to Young Children

This free, 2-hour training also includes research-based guidelines for choosing developmentally appropriate books as well as literacy activities and resources.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

School Readiness: Creating Life-Long Learners
on-demand

School Readiness: Creating Life-Long Learners

Join us to gain knowledge about best practices for preparing young children for kindergarten while exploring appropriate strategies for reaching developmental milestones.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Maintaining a Safe Child Care Setting: Ensuring Building & Hazardous Materials Safety - CCDF 5 & 8
on-demand

Maintaining a Safe Child Care Setting: Ensuring Building & Hazardous Materials Safety - CCDF 5 & 8

This 2 -hour, on-demand training features health and safety guidelines for establishing and maintaining a safe child care setting, indoors and out.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Caring for Our Children: Managing Infectious Diseases & Safely Administering Medications - CCDF 1 & 3
on-demand

Caring for Our Children: Managing Infectious Diseases & Safely Administering Medications - CCDF 1 & 3

This 2-hour on-demand training features health and safety guidelines for the prevention & control of infectious diseases as well as policies and procedures for administering medication in the child care setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Engaging Parents and Families for Children’s Positive Development- CCDF 16
on-demand

Engaging Parents and Families for Children’s Positive Development- CCDF 16

In this 2-hour on-demand training, participants will learn how to build strong, positive relationships with parents, families, and communities in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways to support their children’s positive development.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Kids and Allergies: What to Look For - CCDF 4
on-demand

Kids and Allergies: What to Look For - CCDF 4

This 2-hour training will identify what to look for and how to treat common food and environmental allergies.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Challenging Behaviors: Where Do We Begin? - CCDF 15
on-demand

Challenging Behaviors: Where Do We Begin? - CCDF 15

In this two-hour on-demand course, participants will examine behaviors exhibited by toddlers and preschoolers that are often considered challenging while gaining an understanding of how to handle them.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Foundations of Health & Safety in Early Child Care
on-demand

Foundations of Health & Safety in Early Child Care

Learn the best practices and standards for health and safety are the foundation of quality child care.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator | K-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Employee Retention: Building and Retaining a Healthy Working Environment - CCDF 18
on-demand

Employee Retention: Building and Retaining a Healthy Working Environment - CCDF 18

Whether you are new to owning a child care center or an experienced center director, managing a child care program is challenging. It requires a considerable amount of planning, foresight, and effort to create and maintain a high-quality program. In this training, we will use the latest research and management data to improve staff retention, enhance program culture, promote staff wellness, and elevate staff and leadership efficacy to make your child care program shine even brighter.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsCareer

LocationOnline

Curating a Positive Learning Environment
in-person-trainings

Curating a Positive Learning Environment

Classroom management can be challenging. Explore different methods and tools during this in-person training.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

Integrating Social Language Skills in Early Childhood with PBS KIDS
on-demand

Integrating Social Language Skills in Early Childhood with PBS KIDS

In this 2-hour, on-demand training, learn practical ways to seamlessly integrate social language concepts into your daily teaching routines.

Educator GradePreschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsEarly Communication

LocationOnline

Kid Citizens: Cultivating Civic Engagement with PBS KIDS
on-demand

Kid Citizens: Cultivating Civic Engagement with PBS KIDS

In this 2-hour on-demand training, with the help of PBS KIDS, early childhood educators learn to foster good citizenship and instill a sense of community in the childcare setting.

Educator GradePreschool Educator | K-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

You, Me and Community
in-person-trainings

You, Me and Community

Let’s learn how to be a positive member of our community!

Educator GradePreschool Educator

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

Filling Our Buckets: Teaching Self-Care and Mindfulness with PBS KIDS
on-demand

Filling Our Buckets: Teaching Self-Care and Mindfulness with PBS KIDS

Learn new methods for teaching children self-care techniques, including sustainable routines, naming feelings, and connecting body and mind.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsMental Health

LocationOnline

In Progress
AELG Online (Alabama Early Learning Guidelines) ​| Spring 2025
facilitated

AELG Online (Alabama Early Learning Guidelines) ​| Spring 2025

April 7, 2025 - May 25, 2025

The Alabama Early Learning Guidelines were developed by DHR to promote continuity of high-quality care and learning for children ages 0-5.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsCareer | Child Development

LocationOnline

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These educational programs and services of Alabama Public Television made possible by the generous support of the following contributors:

Community Events & Engagement
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  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, Be My Neighbor Day/Young Heroes
  • Brookmont Capital Management, Young Heroes
  • C. W. Daniel Charitable Trust, Young Heroes
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General Support
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Learning Adventures
  • Alabama Bicentennial Commission
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    a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities
  • Alabama State Council on the Arts
    a state program of the National Endowment for the Arts
  • American Graduate
    a program of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
  • Daniel Foundation of Alabama
  • Malone Family Foundation
  • Robert Meyer Foundation
  • Sybil Smith Foundation
  • Troy Univiersity
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  • Wells Fargo Foundation
Media Library
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American Graduate
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American Graduate, Getting To Work
PBS Kids Programs
  • Alabama Department of Human Resources
  • Alabama Power Company
  • Books-A-Million
  • Children’s of Alabama
  • HEAL United
  • Medical Properties Trust
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Professional Development for Educators
  • Community Foundation of South Alabama, PBS KIDS EdCamp
  • Sybil Smith Foundation, PBS KIDS EdCamp
Workforce Development
  • CAWACO, Career Forward
  • Southeast Alabama Works, Career Forward

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