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Professional Development Courses

Use the options to help narrow down your choices of workshops, facilitated courses, and special development events.

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

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

Best Practices for Language Acquisition: Read, Write, Talk, Sing & Play
on-demand

Best Practices for Language Acquisition: Read, Write, Talk, Sing & Play

A growing body of research reveals just how important it is for infants and toddlers to be exposed to many forms of language including reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing starting at birth.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Reading

LocationOnline

Growing Bodies: Promoting Physical Development for School-Aged Children - CCDF 13 & 19
on-demand

Growing Bodies: Promoting Physical Development for School-Aged Children - CCDF 13 & 19

In this 2-hour, on-demand training, early child care educators will learn the milestones of school-aged children's physical development and learn strategies for promoting healthy growth using PBS KIDS resources and activities.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

LocationOnline

The Science of Reading for School-Aged Children
on-demand

The Science of Reading for School-Aged Children

The Science of Reading (SoR) is the body of research defining the skills and levels of development needed for children to learn to read. The SoR will prepare a future generation of strong readers by focusing on five key elements of literacy.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

SubjectsReading

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

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

Keeping Infants Safe: Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) & Shaken Baby Syndrome in the Child Care Setting - CCDF 2 & 6
on-demand

Keeping Infants Safe: Prevention of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) & Shaken Baby Syndrome in the Child Care Setting - CCDF 2 & 6

In this 2-hour on-demand training, educators will learn rules and regulations to best provide a safe environment for infants to prevent SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome in the early childcare setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

LocationOnline

Early Math Success: Essential Math Skills for Infants and Toddlers
on-demand

Early Math Success: Essential Math Skills for Infants and Toddlers

Throughout this fun, informative training, you will learn tips, activities, and best practices for preparing the infants and toddlers in your care for academic success.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler 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

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

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

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

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

Lego Learning
in-person-trainings

Lego Learning

Join us in exploring how to engage children in learning through Lego.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development | STEM

LocationOn-Site

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

Motions and Movement
in-person-trainings

Motions and Movement

Learn how preschoolers develop motor skills to make the connection between motions and movement.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

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

Time to Sign: Fostering Communication Skills
in-person-trainings

Time to Sign: Fostering Communication Skills

This training explores early language development and communication skills starting at birth. In this training, participants will learn the benefits of sign language and how to use sign language in the early childhood environment to support infants’ and toddlers’ communication skills.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development | Early Literacy | Early Communication

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

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

Alabama Historical Heroes
on-demand

Alabama Historical Heroes

Spark children’s curiosity about the world in this free, on-demand training!

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

LocationOnline

Music to Our Ears: The Benefits of Music and Movement
on-demand

Music to Our Ears: The Benefits of Music and Movement

How can music stimulate infants’ and toddlers’ development (cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional)? Learn in this on-demand training.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development

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

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

Attachment Styles: How to Bond with Babies
on-demand

Attachment Styles: How to Bond with Babies

Learn the different attachment styles in this on-demand training.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

I Can Handle It! Promoting Emotional Intelligence in the Out-of-School Setting
on-demand

I Can Handle It! Promoting Emotional Intelligence in the Out-of-School Setting

Learn how to help children recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

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

Enrollment Opens December 18
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

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

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