Addressing Homelessness: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator
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Addressing Homelessness: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator

In this on-demand, 2-hour online course, participants will gain a better understanding of homelessness in Alabama.

April 12, 2020

Addressing Homelessness: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator

In this on-demand, 2- hour, online course participants will gain a better understanding of the definition of homelessness according to the McKinney-Vento Act while becoming familiar with the often unseen but growing prevalence of homelessness in Alabama. Participants will also identify the causes of homelessness and its impact on a child’s physical and mental development. Participants will gain a better understanding of their role as they are guided through best-practice strategies for ways to support children experiencing homelessness while in their care. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a printable certificate (2 training hours).

Training Categories:

Training Level: Basic

Target Age Group: All

Training Hours: 2

DHR Categories: CD; CCPF

CDA Categories: 2; 4

CKA Categories: CGD; ICFC

CCDF Categories: 12

Click here to register for this course.

For more information please contact Lisa Nunn at [email protected] 

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