Day: January 31, 2018

ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), a distance training institution dedicated exclusively to the child care industry, is proud to announce the launch of a new Head Start Training website at www.headstarttrainingonline.com.

The new site, www.headstarttrainingonline.com, directly serves the needs of the Head Start community. The design and streamlined navigation makes finding enrollment requirements, program descriptions, scholarship opportunities, and Head Start training requirements effortless for Head Start staff and directors. The site is also available in Spanish, at the click of a button.

The current and relevant content provides Head Start staff with valuable information whether they want to register for professional development courses, determine the requirements they must meet or conduct research to determine which certificate program is right for them. The constantly updated testimonial page is evidence of the success CCEI Head Start graduates have and is testament to CCEI’s position as the leader in online child care training.

“CCEI has been providing Head Start programs, teachers, and directors with online professional development that addresses their varying staff development needs. This website matches the professional development options with the specific Head Start regulation that they fulfill, making it quicker and easier for the Head Start community to locate appropriate training to meet their needs,” said Maria C. Taylor, President and CEO.

Duluth, GA/ September 16, 2009 – ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) is a distance training institution committed to developing relevant and up-to date online coursework that meets the training needs of the child care industry.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children less than 5 years of age are at risk of complications from influenza, with the greatest risk among children less than 2 years of age. The CDC recommends that early childhood providers scrutinize and amend pandemic plans and procedures to help decrease the spread of influenza among children.

In response to the current threat of an influenza pandemic, CCEI developed HLTH101: Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic, a course based on information from the Department of Health and Human Services, USA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HLTH101: Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic provides an overview of how to prepare for an influenza pandemic. Students will learn the definition of pandemic, identify the planning and coordination required to prepare for a pandemic, identify infection control actions and learn the values of communication during a pandemic.

“CCEI continues to introduce professional development courses that are relevant to the current needs of early childcare professionals. HLTH101 provides educators with valuable information on the current H1N1 flu threat and how to develop procedures for dealing with an Influenza Pandemic,” said Maria Taylor, President and CEO. This and other CCEI professional development courses are accessible online individually or with an annual subscription starting at only $99. Completed courses are awarded IACET CEUs and may articulate to college credit, adding even more value for students. Select online enrollment to enroll now.

Duluth, GA/ August 26, 2010 – ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), a distance training institution dedicated to providing online training to the child care industry, is proud to announce the addition of a new professional development course for early child care professionals about preventing the spread of Bloodborne Pathogens

HLTH102: Preventing the Spread of Bloodborne Pathogens describes safe practices for reducing the spread of bloodborne pathogens in the child care setting, based on standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

“CCEI continues to introduce online professional development courses that are essential to the ongoing professional growth of early childhood educators. HLTH102 discusses important practices that can be implemented in child care settings to reduce the spread of pathogens and bacteria among children and staff,” said Maria C. Taylor, President and CEO.

These and other CCEI professional development courses are accessible online individually or with an annual subscription starting at only $99. Completed courses are awarded IACET CEUs and may articulate to college credit, adding even more value for students.

ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), a distance training institution dedicated exclusively to the child care industry, is proud to announce the addition of two online professional development courses written by Dr. Vicki Folds.

CUR101: Tray Tasking – An Approach to Emerging Reading and Writing Skills defines approaches for promoting whole body integration while developing reading and writing skills. CUR102: Environmental and Functional Print discusses literacy awareness and ways to enrich literacy skills in the preschool classroom by using commonly found materials.

Both courses are authored by Dr. Vicki Folds, an expert in early childhood education with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Folds currently serves as Chairman of the Child Development and Education Program Advisory Committee at Broward Community College. She also serves on the Editorial Boards for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA).

“CCEI continues to introduce online professional development courses that are relevant to the current needs of early childcare professionals. Both CUR101 and CUR102 offer early childhood professionals new and innovative ways to enhance learning in the early childhood classroom,” said Maria Taylor, President and CEO. “These and other CCEI professional development courses are accessible online individually or with an annual subscription starting at only $99. Completed courses are awarded IACET CEUs and may articulate to college credit, adding even more value for students.”

Duluth, GA/ September 2, 2009 – ChildCare Education Institute is committed to developing relevant and up-to-date online coursework that enriches early childhood professionals and the care provided to children in child care settings. CCEI offers several courses that address the needs of infant safety in a child care setting.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year there are more than 4,500 Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID), half of which are due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants aged 1-12 months.

During the month of September, child care staff can log in to CCEI’s learning management system at www.cceionline.edu, and take CCEI117: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Completion of this course will provide early childhood professionals with information on risk reduction strategies and sleep environment dangers to aid teachers in creating a safe environment for infants. Students completing the course will be awarded 0.1 IACET CEUs and a certificate of completion.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to experience the benefits of online learning and gain valuable knowledge on infant care and safety. To take this course, set up an account at www.cceionline.edu, by clicking Take a Trial Course and Earn CEU Credit! Reference promotion code 090901 when prompted.

ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), a distance training institution dedicated exclusively to the child care industry, is proud to give professional development training hours to child care providers to celebrate National Safety Month.

Child care providers can log in to CCEI’s learning management system at www.cceionline.edu, between June 22, 2009 and June 30, 2009 and receive three (3) Health and Safety professional development courses, including:

• CCEI110A: Indoor Safety in the Early Childhood Setting
• CCEI110C: Transportation and Field Trip Safety
• CCEI118: Shaken Baby Syndrome

Each one hour course is awarded 0.1 IACET CEU. To receive the three courses, log in at www.cceionline.edu, go to the purchase individual hours tab under registration/purchasing, choose three hours, and reference promotion code 090622 when prompted. Once completed, you can register for the courses and begin the coursework.

ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), a distance training institution dedicated exclusively to the child care industry, is proud to give professional development training hours to early child care providers in honor of Provider Appreciation Day.

Early child care providers can log in to CCEI’s learning management system at www.cceionline.edu, between May 8th, 2009 and May 15th, 2009 and receive five (5) hours of professional development. These hours can be applied to any of CCEI’s online professional development courses. CCEI has an English and Spanish offering of over 100 online courses pertinent to the child care industry including Health and Safety, Nutrition and Food Service, Child Development, Classroom Management, Guidance and Discipline, Administration, and many others. Each one hour course is granted 0.1 IACET CEU. To get the five hours of courses, log in, go to the purchase individual hours tab under registration/purchasing, choose five hours, and reference promotion code 090805 when prompted. Once completed, you can choose your courses and take them at your convenience.

“Provider Appreciation Day is an opportunity for CCEI to recognize and reward early childhood professionals, teachers, center directors and staff for the valuable role they play in the development of children. Research has shown that the early years in a child’s life are the most vital for development and high-quality child care is a critical component. It’s important to appreciate those professionals who devote their careers to caring for young children,” said Maria C. Taylor, President and CEO.