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

      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™)

      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

      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

      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.

    • Writing Effective Policies and Procedures

      Writing Effective Policies and Procedures

      Course ID: ADM120Course Hours: 3Course Level: Intermediate

      Establishing clear policies and procedures is essential for effective program management. This course explores strategies for drafting policies and procedures that are clear and comprehensive. The course will help participants identify topics that should be covered and policy language to use and avoid.  Participants will also discover ways to introduce and train staff in ways that enhance employee buy-in, as well as ways to ensure compliance from staff and families.

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    Cost-effective annual group training packages tailored for child care centers and staff management.