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Professional Development Courses

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Character Education: Lifes Little Lessons with Daniel Tiger and Friends
facilitated

Character Education: Life's Little Lessons with Daniel Tiger and Friends

October 7 - 28, 2024

Helping young children learn appropriate, polite, and considerate behavior is now more important than ever. In this free, 3-week online course, participants will acquire techniques and skills to use to help young children develop good manners, become socially aware as they grow, and acquire social-emotional skills. Participants will explore weekly topics, view video clips, and share relevant information and ideas. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate for 15 training hours.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

LocationOnline

Enrollment Reached
ACEs: Understanding and Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
facilitated

ACEs: Understanding and Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

October 7 - 28, 2024

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a tremendous impact on children and families across all communities. This 3-week online course is a free training opportunity for early childhood educators to understand, recognize, and prevent ACEs by assuring safe, stable, nurturing relationships in the child care setting. (15 training hours)

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

SubjectsChild Development | Mental Health

LocationOnline

Enrollment Reached
Alabama Early Learning Guidelines (AELG) Online ​| Fall 2024
facilitated

Alabama Early Learning Guidelines (AELG) Online ​| Fall 2024

October 7 – November 24, 2024

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

Using Media in STEM (TEAMS Training Session #2)
facilitated

Using Media in STEM (TEAMS Training Session #2)

Oct 8, 2024 | 4 - 5:00 pm

Session#2 of the Virtual Professional Development Series: Creating and Consuming Media in your STEM Classroom. You can sign up for any number of sessions you wish-just one or all four.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsMedia Literacy | STEM

LocationOnline | Zoom

Dive into STEM: STEM Day for Teachers at the Pelicans Nest Science Lab
facilitated

Dive into STEM: STEM Day for Teachers at the Pelican's Nest Science Lab

November 2, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Join us for an immersive STEM experience at the Pelican's Nest Science Lab in Fairhope, AL.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsEnvironment | STEM

LocationOn-Site

Kindergarten Readiness: Essential Math Skills for Preschoolers
facilitated

Kindergarten Readiness: Essential Math Skills for Preschoolers

November 4 - 25, 2024

Research indicates that the development of mathematics skills in preschool is a predictor of school success in kindergarten and beyond. Throughout this fun, free, 3-week, facilitated training, participants will learn tips, activities, and best practices for preparing preschoolers for academic success by incorporating intentional math interactions and exercises into everyday lessons and activities. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate for 15 DHR training hours.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Essentials of High-Quality Early Care and Education
facilitated

Essentials of High-Quality Early Care and Education

November 4 - 25, 2024

This course was designed to provide early childhood education professionals with an overview of essential information for best practices in the early child care setting. Our 3-week course includes practical guidelines for providing a high-quality, safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate for 15 training hours.

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

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Creating Media in STEM (TEAMS Training Session #3)
facilitated

Creating Media in STEM (TEAMS Training Session #3)

Nov 7, 2024 | 4 - 5:00 pm

Session#3 of the Virtual Professional Development Series: Creating and Consuming Media in your STEM Classroom. You can sign up for any number of sessions you wish-just one or all four.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsMedia Literacy | STEM

LocationOnline | Zoom

Enrollment Opens December 9
CDA Credential: An Introduction
facilitated

CDA Credential: An Introduction

January 6 - 27, 2025

The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is a nationally recognized entry-level credential in the field of Early Childhood Education. It is issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.

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

SubjectsCareer | Child Development

LocationOnline

Analyzing Media in STEM (TEAMS Training Session #4)
facilitated

Analyzing Media in STEM (TEAMS Training Session #4)

Dec 10, 2024 | 4 - 5:00 pm

Session#4 of the Virtual Professional Development Series: Creating and Consuming Media in your STEM Classroom. You can sign up for any number of sessions you wish-just one or all four.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsMedia Literacy | STEM

LocationOnline | Zoom

Enrollment Opens December 9
Kindergarten Readiness: Approaches to Play for Preschoolers
facilitated

Kindergarten Readiness: Approaches to Play for Preschoolers

January 6 - 27, 2025

Play is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. Caregivers and educators can have a major influence on the way children learn and interact with others by understanding the mechanics of how children learn through play.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline | Zoom

Enrollment Opens December 9
Alabama Early Learning Guidelines (AELG) Online ​| Winter 2025
facilitated

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

January 6 - February 23, 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

Enrollment Opens December 9th
Exploring Literacy Development with PBS Kids!
facilitated

Exploring Literacy Development with PBS Kids!

February 3 - 24, 2025

Learn key literacy concepts with PBS KIDS in this facilitated course starting in February 2025.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Early Literacy

LocationOnline

Enrollment Opens December 9th
STEM for the Preschool Classroom
facilitated

STEM for the Preschool Classroom

February 3 - February 24, 2025

When it comes to giving children a solid foundation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), it's never too soon to start. Statistics have shown that the presence of STEM activities in the preschool classroom encourages exploration, discovery, and problem-solving. In this 3-week training, participants will deepen their knowledge of the importance of STEM, discover successful STEM-centered teaching practices, and learn how to boost students' STEM skills with concrete examples and activities created for the preschool setting. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate for 15 training hours.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild 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
  • Books-A-Million, Young Heroes
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, Be My Neighbor Day/Young Heroes
  • Brookmont Capital Management, Young Heroes
  • C. W. Daniel Charitable Trust, Young Heroes
  • Medical Properties Trust, Young Heroes
  • Fred Rogers Productions/PNC, Be My Neighbor Day
  • WNET-CPB, Sesame Street in Communities
General Support
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
  • Public Broadcasting Services (PBS)
Learning Adventures
  • Alabama Bicentennial Commission
  • Alabama Humanities Foundation
    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 Alabama
  • 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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