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     (1 Course Hour = .1 CEU)

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    • Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Course ID: SPN101Course Hours: 1Course Level: Beginner

      The goal of this course is introduce participants to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the characteristics of children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Participants will also be introduced to several students with autism spectrum disorder and many of the classroom strategies that support these students.

    • Understanding the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)

      Course ID: CUR116Course Hours: 4Course Level: Intermediate

      This course provides an introduction to the most recent revision of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and is intended primarily for early childhood professionals whose programs are or may be subject to quality ratings by program monitors, regulatory agencies, or other formal observers. If you are an early childhood professional, this course will help you understand the basics about what ECERS observers look for during the observation period and how you can use the ECERS as a guide to improve the quality and effectiveness of your program.

    • Understanding the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ITERS-3™)

      Course ID: CUR132Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      This course provides an introduction to the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) and is intended primarily for child care practitioners (teachers and administrators) whose programs are or may be subject to quality ratings by program monitors, regulatory agencies, researchers, or other formal observers. The course will also be beneficial for anyone considering using the ITERS-3 to evaluate their program or classroom.

    • Unplugged Computer Science in the Early Years

      Course ID: CUR133Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      Want to teach Computer Science to young children without a computer or other expensive technologies? No problem! In this course, you will learn about the Unplugged Computer Science (a.k.a. “CS Unplugged”) movement in education and the many benefits of taking an unplugged, or tech-free, approach to teaching about computing in the early years.

    • What the Common Core State Standards Mean for Early Childhood Education

      Course ID: CUR110Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      This course presents an overview of the Common Core State Standards, as well as a general examination of the role of learning standards in early childhood education. Participants will learn why the Standards were developed and how early childhood professionals have reacted thus far to their implementation.

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    How Do I Get Started?

    You have three options for purchasing child development classes online

    Individual or
    Block Hours

    Students may purchase one hour of child care online coursework or multiple hours at a time.

    • 1-10 Hours: $15 per hour

    • 11-49 Hours: $14 per hour

    • 50 Hour Block: $650

    • 125 Hour Block: $1,500

    • 225 Hour Block: $2,475

    Individual Annual Subscription

    For $99, a child care professional can purchase an Individual Annual Professional Development Subscription. The subscription allows unlimited access to CCEI’s professional development course catalog for the year of the subscription.

    Child Care Center-Based Subscription

    The Child Care Center-Based Annual Subscription is the most manageable, accessible and cost-effective method for a center to provide its staff with training to meet annual licensing professional development needs. CCEI offers two child care center-based subscriptions:
    • $499/year

      20-user
    • $999/year

      50-user
    With the 50-user option, staff can receive access to annual training for just $20 per person.