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New Courses Released in 2021
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Assertiveness Skills: Express Yourself with Confidence (4 Hours)
$38.00
$38.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
Being assertive is being able to express yourself with confidence without having to resort to passive, aggressive or manipulative behavior. This course will provide guidance on how to become more assertive and build self-confidence. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $38.00
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Bullying Intervention Strategies with School Age Children (2 hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course will walk educators through what bullying behavior looks like, how to support children through it, and how to combat any effects. Competency Area: Interactions with Children/Youth - School Age |
Reg. $19.00
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Cognitive Development for Infants and Toddlers (2 Hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
Cognitive development is how children think, learn, problem-solve and further understand the world they live in. Due to Jean Piaget's research, we have been able to better understand that infants are not just passive beings and instead are constantly learning and changing in vast leaps. Toddlers are continuing to develop and build on this knowledge and it is the responsibility of educators to provide opportunities for this throughout the day. This course aims to provide an understanding of cognitive development and how teachers can support this crucial domain. Competency Area: Child Growth and Development |
Reg. $19.00
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Creative Thinking: Fostering Imagination in the Workplace (4 hours)
$38.00
$38.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course has been designed to equip you with the techniques to solve problems creatively in the complex, hectic reality of everyday life. This course is appropriate to meet annual training requirements for trainers in addition to early childhood providers/educators. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $38.00
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Cultural Competency and Inclusion with School-Age Children (3 Hours)
$28.50
$28.50
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* Course approval pending in the following states: MO
Having an appreciation for and understanding of cultural diversity helps educators to create a welcoming environment for all learners. This training will cover creating a culturally competent space for all school-age children in before and after-school programs. Culturally competent teachers can better prepare environments for learning, choose materials, and plan experiences that are respectful, stimulating, and valuable for all. Competency Area: Families and Community |
Reg. $28.50
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Developing Resilience: Bouncing Back from Setbacks (8 hours)
$65.00
$65.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course will address skills that build resilience to cope with the challenges, problems and setbacks you face in life, and to become stronger because of them. This course is appropriate to meet annual training requirements for trainers in addition to early childhood providers/educators. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $65.00
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Emotional Intelligence at Work (4 hours)
$38.00
$38.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course sets out to provide you with the fundamental knowledge required to develop your awareness of emotional intelligence and in doing so help you to perform more effectively. This course is appropriate to meet annual training requirements for trainers in addition to early childhood providers/educators. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $38.00
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Expanding Milestones in Preschool & School-Age Children (3 hours)
$28.50
$28.50
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course will familiarize educators with the milestones that preschoolers and school age children will be working toward as they develop and grow. Competency Area: Child/Adolescent Growth and Development - School Age |
Reg. $28.50
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Great Leadership Skills and Being a Likable Boss (4 Hours)
Coming Soon!
Coming Soon!
Growing Milestones in Infants and Toddlers (3 hours)
$28.50
$28.50
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
In this course, educators will explore the crucial milestones that children will experience within the first few years of their lives within each developmental domain. Competency Area: Child Growth and Development |
Reg. $28.50
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Hot Buttons: Keeping it Cool (2 Hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course focuses on anger in adults. Anger is deeply personal. Effective anger management should take into consideration individual anger dynamics and tailor-fit interventions to them. In this course we will discuss what hot buttons are, how to identify your personal hot buttons, and how you can benefit by keeping a personal anger log. Additionally, we will discuss how we can effectively deal with angry people, the Energy Curve, de-escalation techniques, and guidelines on when to back away and what to do. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $19.00
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Improving Mindfulness (4 Hours)
$38.00
$38.00
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* Course approval pending in the following states: KY, MO, TX
Mindfulness is a way of perceiving, thinking, and behaving. These practices can help an educator or caregiver to slip into a mindful presence when it’s most needed, allowing them to pay better attention to the learning environment and the students’ needs within the classroom. The practice of mindfulness and compassion is beneficial to supporting the mental health of early childhood professionals and young children’s social-emotional well-being. Early childhood professionals that practice mindfulness have reported positive outcomes, including significant decreases in workplace emotional exhaustion. By learning to abide in the present, you will adapt a positive outlook and acquire a sense of perspective that can allow you to learn from the past. Please Note: This course includes a reference to the origins of the mindfulness concept in relationship to Buddhism. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $38.00
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Inclusive Classroom Communities for Infants and Toddlers (2 hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course will cover the topic of inclusive classroom environments for infants and toddlers. We will focus on what it takes to create an inclusive program that values equity for all children. Competency Area: Interactions |
Reg. $19.00
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Increasing Happiness in the Workplace (4 Hours)
$38.00
$38.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
Happiness will spread throughout your organization, and have a positive effect on everyone. This course will offer helpful ways to increase your happiness. This will have a robust effect on your professional and personal lives. It will improve your communication skills, increase productivity, and lesson absenteeism at work. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $38.00
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Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development ( Hours)
Coming Soon!
Coming Soon!
Interpersonal Skills (4 hours)
$38.00
$38.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
In this course, you will learn how your behavior affects others when you communicate and how best to overcome barriers to effective communication. This course is appropriate to meet annual training requirements for trainers in addition to early childhood providers/educators. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $38.00
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Physical Development for Infants and Toddlers (2 Hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
Physical development is how children learn to use and control their bodies. Infants are born with few innate physical skills and rely on both their senses and adults to further this development. Toddlers are continuing to develop and build on what they have learned and it is the responsibility of educators to provide opportunities for this throughout the day. This course aims to provide an understanding of physical development and how teachers can support this important domain. Competency Area: Child Growth and Development |
Reg. $19.00
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Preschool and School-Age Curriculum Development ( Hours)
Coming Soon!
Coming Soon!
Producing Healthy Habits in School-Age Children (2 hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
In this course, we will discuss the data surrounding this issue of childhood obesity, repercussions later in life, and what educators can do in their classrooms and communities to foster a healthy lifestyle for the children they work with. Competency Area: Safety & Wellness - School Age |
Reg. $19.00
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Scaffolding Relationships with Infants and Toddlers (2 Hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
Relationships are a key aspect in children's lives from infancy through the rest of their lives. Those relationships that are built early on impact all other relationships and provide a safe base for children to learn and explore from. This course will explain how important positive relationships are with infants and toddlers, how temperament and separation anxiety play a role in various relationships, and how to support the building of relationships with peers. Competency Area: Child Growth and Development |
Reg. $19.00
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Splat, Wham, Boom: Introducing Graphic Novels to Children (1 Hour)
$9.50
$9.50
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
Graphic novels are becoming increasingly popular as children are enjoying them more and more. They pique children's interests, play off of their learning styles, and are just plain fun. In this course, you'll learn how to introduce graphic novels into the classroom and what children are learning from them. You'll hear from authors of popular graphic novels and look through a few lesson plans. By the end of the course, you'll understand the benefits and hopefully want to include one or two in your classroom. Competency Area: School Age - Learning Environment and Curriculum (1 hour) * School-age/Youth* (This course is 1-clock hour. Minnesota requires that courses are a minimum of 2 hours. Therefore, this course is not approved to meet the requirements in MN) |
Reg. $9.50
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Tame Your Temper with Communication and Negotiation (2 Hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course focuses on anger in adults. Anger is not just personal. It can be relational as well. When managing anger that involves other people, it helps to have a problem-oriented disposition, setting personal matters aside. This way the issue becomes an objective and workable issue. In this course, we will discuss ways to separate people from the problem. Specifically, we will discuss the difference between objective and subjective language, ways to identify the problem, and how to use I-messages. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $19.00
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The Nature of Anger (2 Hours)
$19.00
$19.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course focuses on anger in adults. When it seems all you’re feeling is anger, it’s helpful to identify any “hidden” thoughts and feelings. In these “trigger” situations, even parents and educators may feel helpless, scared or overwhelmed at times. Before we discuss specific anger management strategies for adults, it is helpful to first understand the nature of anger. While most are familiar with this emotion, not everyone is aware of its underlying dynamics. In this course, we will discuss the cycle of anger, the fight or flight response, and common myths about anger. We will cover the dos and don’ts in responding to anger. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $19.00
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The Other Senses: Vestibular System, Proprioception and Interoception (3 hours)
$28.50
$28.50
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
This course will explore the basics of these other senses and how we as educators can support them and recognize delays to better serve the young children and families we work with. Competency Area: Child Growth and Development |
Reg. $28.50
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Utilizing Social Learning for Staff Development in Early Education (5 Hours)
$47.50
$47.50
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
Knowledge sharing starts with social learning. We are continually placed in social learning situations. People learn best through hands-on experiences, interacting with peers and managers. Whether it is for continuing education, learning new skills at work, or participating in a club; learning often takes place in social settings. By fully understanding the process of social learning, it is possible to enhance both social and learning skills to reap the full benefits of any social learning situation. This course will discuss the value of social learning through mentorships, collaborations, peer interactions, and social media. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $47.50
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Workforce Accountability in Early Education (4 Hours)
$38.00
$38.00
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* This course is approved in all accepted states as noted at the bottom of this page.
When we implement goals and communicate with one another, we can achieve powerful results. Building an accountable workplace requires strong teamwork and collaboration. Every team member must have a strong understanding of the values of the company and recognize the importance of their dedication, in order to attain success. This course will provide you with informative tools and practical strategies that can be used to help empower the team to work towards achieving the benefits of accountability. Accountable employees will fuel performance and productivity, and generate an enhanced workplace. Competency Area: Professional Development and Leadership |
Reg. $38.00
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Ongoing Special Offers
State Approvals
Our early childhood courses are accepted or approved to meet the annual training requirements for childcare professionals in many states, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota (clock-hour courses only - course must be a min. of 2 hours), Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon (step 1 only), South Carolina (clock-hour courses only), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington (STARS), Wisconsin (clock-hour courses only), Wyoming (STARS) and more!
Please note: Florida, Idaho, Kansas and Maryland may complete our CEU courses to meet annual requirements. This special offer is for a clock-hour course which would not be accepted in Florida, Kansas or Maryland for meeting annual training requirements.
Please note: Florida, Idaho, Kansas and Maryland may complete our CEU courses to meet annual requirements. This special offer is for a clock-hour course which would not be accepted in Florida, Kansas or Maryland for meeting annual training requirements.
