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Engaging the Community in Quality Summer Programs 2.00 CalSAC partnered with the Summer Matters campaign to create our Quality Summer Program training series. Summer months bring unique opportunities for learning outside the traditional school year and walls. High quality summer learning programs change students’ lives for the better with an opportunity to improve their academic achievement and readiness to learn. Developing quality programs requires intentional, ongoing development. Engage in activities that will help identify and strengthen the quality of your summer learning program. Engaging the Community in Quality Summer Programs is the third module in the Quality Summer Programming Training series. People need to know how important summer is to the children and youth in your program and across the state. Summer learning program staff are all torchbearers for quality summer opportunities. In this module, participants will gain a deeper understanding of elements of high-quality summer programs by identifying resources to help strengthen their summer program offerings, engaging in collaborative reflection and planning, and developing clear goals for the summer program.
Engaging Your Employees in a World Famous Way 1.00 Engaged employees are not just committed. They are not just passionate or proud. They have a line-of-sight on their own future and on the organization's mission, vision, and goals. They are "enthused" and "in gear," using their talents and discretionary effort to make a difference in their employer's quest for sustainable business success. Join us for this ENGAGING webinar on how the World Famous San Diego Zoo proactively turned Employee Engagement into a top organization objective - with stunning results!
English Language Learners 1.00 This course will give you a greater understanding of the circumstances under which some English language learners came to the U.S. and the challenges they may face. Strategies for teaching language acquisition skills will be provided, and you will learn the importance of collaborating with families and communities.
English Learner Socio-Emotional Factors and Typologies Review 0.50 This course serves as a compliment to Knowing English Learners, an in-person training offered through CalSAC's English Learner Training and Professional Development Project. This review course is for CalSAC EL Trainers and participants. CalSAC Trainers can use this module as a way to brush up on the Socio-Emotional Factors and English Learner Typologies before conducting a training, and participants can use the module to further their understanding of the Factors and Typologies.
Enhancing Emotional Literacy in Children Ages 3 Through 5 (CDA 3) 2.00 This course equips early childhood professionals with evidence-based practices drawn from the Pyramid Model and Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) resources. Discover how to effectively support children's social-emotional development, laying a solid foundation for school readiness, healthy growth, and overall well-being. Watch children blossom into confident, connected learners as you guide them through essential skills like emotional regulation, empathy, and positive communication.
Enhancing Emotional Literacy in Children from Birth to Age 3 (CDA 3) 2.00 Unlock the potential of your preschoolers! This course equips you with the Pyramid Model's and Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning's (CSEFEL) evidence-based strategies for nurturing their social and emotional development. Watch their confidence bloom as they build strong relationships, navigate emotions, and develop vital self-regulation skills. Invest in their school readiness and overall well-being with these powerful tools!
Environmental Enrichment and Adaptive Relevance in Zoos 1.00 This course will review the history and philosophy behind environmental enrichment with a heavy emphasis on the relationship between individual species and their direct environment. We will explore novel ways to make enrichment an integrated component to the daily workload, and structuring programs that elicit natural behaviors in both frequency and diversity. Finally we will develop the concept of adaptive relevance using several taxonomic examples to further illustrate the boundless possibilities behavior-driven environmental enrichment provides.
Environmental Systems 2.00 Many of the animals exhibited in zoos and aquariums have very specific environmental requirements that must be met in order to support the life form and better ensure its welfare. This course will explore the unique biological, physiological, and welfare requirements of several varied types of animals; their unique requirements; and the implications for the provision of these requirements.
Equal Opportunity 101 0.50 This course covers the laws of Equal Opportunity in the United States of America. Equal Opportunity is a state of fairness applied to various sectors of life, like employment, housing, and education. Under Equal Opportunity, these areas are free from discrimination and prejudice on the basis of race, religion, sex, and national origin. This course will discuss acts and pieces of legislation, such as the Workforce Investment Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and more, as they apply to Equal Opportunity.
Equal Opportunity 101 (Corrections) 0.17 The U.S. Department of Labor Civil Rights Center is committed to providing clear and easy-to-access information on how to comply with federal equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and regulations that (1) prohibit discrimination in DOL-funded programs and activities, and (2) prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability by certain public entities and in DOL-conducted activities. This course is a brief overview on equal opportunity rights.
Ergonomía (Spanish) Ergonomics 1.00 Este curso cubre la definición de ergonomía, las directrices de OSHA, y factores de estrés ergonómicos. También este curso discutirá lesiones ergonómicas comunes y soluciones recomendadas para lesiones.
Ergonomics 0.75 This course covers the topic of ergonomics. Ergonomics is the relationship between workers and their working environment. It will discuss the many types of ergonomics, what ergonomics is, and ways to help yourself in the workplace.
Ergonomics for Food Service and Retail 0.50 This course covers the importance of ergonomics, specifically in the food service and retail industries. This course will cover topics such as the benefits of ergonomics, Work Related Musculo-Skeletal Disorders (WMSDs), ergonomic risk factors, and how to reduce hazards from awkward positions and heavy lifting.
Ergonomics for General Industry: Making the Work Fit the Worker 0.50 This course covers the basics of ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders, and the signs and symptoms of these disorders. A worker's right to a safe workplace will also be addressed.
Ergonomics MSDs 1.00 This course covers the basics of workplace ergonomics along with the identification of musculoskeletal disorders and how to prevent them.
Excavation and Trenching Awareness 1.50 This course covers OSHA regulations and workers' rights related to excavation and trenching. This includes the basics of trenching, typical hazards, and prevention methods. This course also touches on the importance of soil classifications and their impact on excavation safety. It aims to help participants understand the hazards and take steps to work safely in these environments.
Expedition Ocean: Module 1 Student Version 1.00
Expedition Ocean: Module 1 Teacher Version 1.00
"" Experiencias Profesionales (Spanish) Career Experiences 0.75 En este curso, escuchará relatos de primera mano de las experiencias profesionales de otros, así como consejos para afrontar el fracaso y sugerencias para buscar la felicidad en el lugar de trabajo. In this course, you will hear firsthand accounts of the professional experiences of others, as well as advice for dealing with failure and tips for pursuing happiness in the workplace.
"" Explorando cuatro áreas del desarrollo en edad escolar (Spanish) Exploring Four Areas of School-Age Development 1.50 Una de las formas más útiles de comprender las necesidades e intereses de los jóvenes de entre 5 y 12 años es examinar su desarrollo desde cuatro perspectivas diferentes: desarrollo físico, desarrollo cognitivo, desarrollo social y desarrollo emocional. One of the most helpful ways to gain an understanding of the needs and interests of youth between 5 and 12 is to examine their development from four different perspectives: Physical Development, Cognitive Development, Social Development, and Emotional Development.
"" Explorando la continuidad de las tareas de desarrollo de niños en edad escolar de 5 a 12 años (Spanish) Exploring the Continuum of Developmental Tasks of School-Age Children from 5 to 12 1.25 Comprender la continuidad del desarrollo continuo entre las edades de 5 y 12 años proporciona la base para planificar e implementar programas extracurriculares exitosos. Cuando el personal conoce y comprende las tareas de desarrollo de los niños en edad escolar, puede trabajar con los niños y colegas para diseñar ambientes efectivos, planificar actividades atractivas, establecer expectativas y límites apropiados y guiar el comportamiento de los niños de manera efectiva. Understanding the continuum of ongoing development between the ages of 5 and 12 provides the foundation for planning and implementing successful after-school programs. When staff know and understand the developmental tasks of school-age children, they can work with children and colleagues to design effective environments, plan engaging activities, set appropriate expectations and limits, and guide children’s behavior effectively.
Exploring Curriculum Activities 2.00 Today, more than ever, programs are being asked to integrate academic activities into programming. Improving academic performance and achievement requires us to intentionally create opportunities for children and youth to learn and discover their own interests, strengths, and talents within the academic areas. This course offers an overview of the six curriculum areas as defined by the California Department of Education, provides sample activities that address these curriculum areas, and explores the importance of including academics in a well-balanced program.
Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics (Collection) 2.00 Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children and youth. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with younger (ages 5 – 7), middle (ages 8 – 10), and older (ages 11 – 12) school-age children and youth. Understanding these differences helps staff plan appropriate activities and guidance strategies for children of different ages.
Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics of Different Age Groups 2.00 Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children and youth. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with younger (ages 5 – 7), middle (ages 8 – 10), and older (ages 11 – 12) school-age children and youth. Understanding these differences helps staff plan appropriate activities and guidance strategies for children of different ages.
Exploring Developmental Needs and Characteristics: Age Group 11 to 12 0.67 Certain developmental needs and traits are associated with younger school-age children, while others are typical of older school-age children and youth. While the differences between school-age children of different ages are not clear-cut, there are some general traits and tasks that are often associated with younger (ages 5-7), middle (ages 8-10), and older (ages 11-12) school-age children and youth. In this course, we will explore the needs and characters of children ages 11 to 12, to help staff plan appropriate activities and guidance strategies.

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