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     (1 Course Hour = .1 CEU)

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    • 21st Century Social Studies in the Early Childhood Environment

      Course ID: CUR114Course Hours: 3Course Level: Intermediate

      This course explores the purpose of social studies in early childhood classroom, with emphasis on grades preK–2. This course provides an overview of the new C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards along with recommended best practices and classroom activities covering a wide range. Important connections are drawn between social studies curriculum goals and the development of social-emotional skills.

    • Active Learning Experiences in Early Childhood

      Course ID: CUR124Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      This course presents practical methods for integrating movement, active involvement, and group games across all curriculum areas, including art, language arts, mathematics, music, science, and social studies. Students will have the chance to discover best practices and effective strategies for engaging in active learning and game play with children of various ages.

    • Adult Learning: Theories and Strategies for Trainers, Coaches and Directors

      Course ID: PROF105Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      In the early care industry, many instructors of adults evolve from program leadership positions. Often, these individuals have little to no formal education in how adults learn. This course is designed to provide a foundation in adult learning theories and strategies that will help instructors and coaches of adult learners grow to their full potential.

    • 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.

    • Apoyando a los niños y las familias que han sufrido experiencias traumáticas

      Course ID: ESP_SOC110Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      Este curso explora los impactos en el desarrollo de diferentes tipos de traumas familiares, desde el encarcelamiento de uno o ambos padres, la separación de la familia y el despliegue militar, hasta la violencia doméstica, la adicción y la pérdida de un ser querido. Los participantes aprenderán estrategias basadas en las investigaciones recientes del cerebro, para establecer estructuras de apoyo para los niños y las familias que han sufrido experiencias traumáticas. También se proporcionarán estrategias específicas para el aula y recursos para los padres.

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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.