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     (1 Course Hour = .1 CEU)

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    • Advocacy for the Center, Parents, Children and Staff

      Course ID: CCEI963Course Hours: 1Course Level: Beginner

      This course examines the many reasons educators should advocate for their center, parents, children and staff and effective ways of doing so. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to define the role of an early childhood advocate; the steps required for successful advocacy and list the requirements to organize a successful advocacy campaign.

    • An Introduction to Inclusion and Children with Special Needs

      Course ID: SPN106Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

      As a result of completing this course, participants will be able to identify important laws and current “best practices” regarding the inclusion of children with special needs in the classroom. Participants will also become familiar with different types of special needs and begin to formulate a “vision for inclusion” to support children of all abilities and their families.  This course is a relaunch of CCEI968: Inclusion and Children with Special Needs.  We have updated the content of the course and added 1 hour of new information.

    • An Introduction to Learning Stories

      Course ID: CUR134Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      This course will introduce participants to Learning Stories, a powerful assessment tool in early childhood education. When fully embraced by educators, directors, and families, Learning Stories are a transformative approach to assessment. They deepen connections between teachers, families, children, and the broader community. Participants will discover the essential components of Learning Stories and how to develop each component.

    • Art in Early Learning

      Course ID: CUR126Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      This course will examine the benefits of art programs that go beyond simple art projects and embrace a more expansive view of art. It will provide teachers with a basic understanding of art appreciation and offer ideas for the integration of fine art into the curriculum.

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

      Course ID: SPN107Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

      This course presents basic facts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including characteristics of children diagnosed with ADHD, recommended classroom accommodations, and strategies to support adults with ADHD.

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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.