Seven Assets of Social Competence

Social competence enables children to interact and maintain mutually satisfying relationships with peers. With strong social competence skills, children can better engage in play and other interactions with their peers. In this workshop, participants will learn the seven assets of social competence and support them in the early learning environment. 

Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials–45-Hour

This course introduces the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development and care of children birth to age three. Students will learn how to create a healthy and safe environment while developing appropriate interaction and communication skills that will assist with learning and development. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, […]

45-Hour Preschool Methods and Materials Course

This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. Instruction will include the use of the library, computer, and written expression. 45 […]

CLOSED: 45-Hour Child Growth and Development Course

This course includes the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children, birth through age twelve that enable childcare professionals to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.

~45-Hour Preschool Methods and Materials Course

This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five-years old. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression. 45 Hours: Child Development […]

45-Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials

This course introduces the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development and care of children birth to age three. Students will learn how to create a healthy and safe environment while developing appropriate interaction and communication skills that will assist with learning and development. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, […]

Time Management: Take Charge of Your Day///

Having proper time management in place lets you work smarter rather than harder. Through this workshop, participants will learn strategies to improve time management.  

9-Hour Communication Course

This course is designed for childcare professionals to introduce the basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in the early care and education field. Topics include verbal, non-verbal, written communication, reading strategies, interpersonal communication strategies, and objective listening skills, focusing on communicating with parents, co-workers, and the community, and communication issues within a […]

45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring Course

Mentoring and coaching are essential for supporting teachers at any stage of their careers. Through this course, participants will learn the distinctions and commonalities between coaching and mentoring. Additionally, participants will determine how these powerful interactions can improve both teacher and program practice. This course is the first in a series required to meet the […]

9-Hour Communication Course-Spanish

This course is designed for childcare professionals to introduce the basic concepts of developing strong communication skills in early care and education. Topics include verbal, non-verbal, written communication, reading strategies, interpersonal communication strategies, and objective listening skills, focusing on communicating with parents, co-workers, and the community, and communication issues within a typical childcare day.