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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. |
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Supporting Growth Mindset and Self-Efficacy for Paraprofessionals |
1.00 |
This course equips paraprofessionals with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to support student development of a growth mindset and self-efficacy. Participants will explore the foundational concepts of growth mindset and self-efficacy, understanding how these psychological constructs influence student learning and motivation. By the end of the course, paraprofessionals will be well-prepared to empower students to approach challenges with confidence, view mistakes as opportunities for growth, and develop a love for learning. This knowledge and skill set will enable them to make a significant impact on student's academic success and personal development. |
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Student De-escalation Methods and Techniques |
1.25 |
This course equips teachers with effective methods and techniques for de-escalating challenging student behavior in the classroom. It is just one out of many K-12 educational courses we offer. Educators will gain the knowledge and confidence to foster safe and positive learning environments through proactive strategies such as communication, empathy, and active listening. In the event of challenging behavior in the classroom, educators will have the skills to de-escalate the situation while preserving relationships with students and providing them a place to express themselves or their concerns appropriately. |
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Social Emotional Development – Problem Solving (CDA 3 & 8) |
2.00 |
This course equips you with a step-by-step approach to cultivating problem-solving skills in children. Delve into recognizing emotions, identifying conflict resolution strategies, and implementing techniques that adapt to children's social and emotional development. Watch their self-confidence soar as they learn to overcome challenges independently, fostering lifelong resilience and emotional intelligence. |
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Benefits of Connecting Seniors and Young Children (CDA 3) |
2.00 |
This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to integrate senior adults into childcare and education programs. Discover how this approach benefits children, seniors, your program, and you, enriching lives across generations. |
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Advocating for Early Childhood Care (CDA 6) |
2.00 |
This course equips you with the tools and knowledge to become a powerful advocate in the early childhood system. Explore various advocacy roles, tap into a wealth of resources, and dive deep into your responsibilities as an advocate. Prepare to take action, make your voice heard, and be a transformative force for young learners. |
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Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Supports for Teachers |
1.00 |
This course explores how to support students emotionally, socially, and behaviorally. It is important to understand the value of building rapport with students to promote resilience. Additionally, this course will explore the components of student behavior, how to identify the function of behavior, and how to create a supportive environment for students. |
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Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Supports for Paraprofessionals |
1.00 |
This course explores how to support students emotionally, socially, and behaviorally. It is important to understand the value of building rapport with students to promote resilience. Additionally, this course will explore the components of student behavior, how to identify the function of behavior, and how to create a supportive environment for students. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and will help you understand what your role as a paraprofessional is. |
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Supporting Children and Families Through Transitions (CDA 5) |
2.00 |
This course explores the diverse transitions young children encounter within a child care setting, from joining a new program to moving between rooms or saying farewell. Gain valuable insights into the emotional and developmental impact of these experiences, and discover practical strategies to help children smoothly adjust and thrive. Empower yourself to become a champion of positive transitions, fostering a sense of security and belonging for every child under your care. |
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Multi-Age Learning and Interaction (CDA 1 & 5) |
2.00 |
This course explores the dynamic world of mixed-age childcare groupings. Discover how these environments expand learning opportunities for children of all stages, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development. Delve into the benefits for both children and adults, including a deeper understanding of individual learners and intentional support facilitated through multi-age interactions. Navigate the advantages, challenges, and unique considerations of working with mixed-age groups, equipping yourself to create a thriving learning space for all. |
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The Purpose for Ethical Commitment (CDA 6) |
2.00 |
This course explores the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, equipping you to uphold your responsibilities and moral obligations towards children, families, colleagues, and the wider community. Discover how this essential framework guides your interactions and decisions, fostering a foundation of trust, respect, and professionalism in your work. |
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Lions |
2.00 |
This course explores the natural history of lions along with current conservation efforts. You’ll learn about the lion’s physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and who is working to protect these animals. |
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The Importance of Sensory-Rich Play (CDA 2) |
2.00 |
This course explores the research-backed benefits of this exciting form of play, from fostering essential developmental skills to sparking joy and curiosity. However, navigating regulations and concerns in early care settings can be tricky. Dive into practical strategies to empower young children in making choices and assessing risks amidst sensory-rich, highly physical activities, nurturing confident explorers with a deep love for learning. |
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Safe Handling and Restraint |
2.50 |
This course focuses on the planning process that is necessary prior to a procedure that involves the handling and restraint of any animal. Covering standard techniques for small mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates that are most often encountered by animal care professionals in their first few years of employment, the goal for this course is to promote both human and animal safety during any routine handling and restraint procedure. |
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Introduction to RSI Part 1—Pharmacology Overview |
1.50 |
This course has been designed for the paramedic who is entering a Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) course for the first time, or the RSI student who needs a brief review. Nicole M. Acquisto, Doctor of Pharmacy, does a fantastic job of summarizing medication concerns with each phase of the process. Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 80% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Fundamental Tools to Monitor Child Development (CDA 7) |
2.00 |
This course immerses early care and education professionals in the powerful trio of observation, documentation, and assessment. Discover how these tools allow you to closely monitor each child's progress, identify individual needs and interests, and tailor support accordingly. Dive deeper into using assessment activities to refine and elevate the quality of preschool care, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. |
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Understanding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in Schools |
1.25 |
This course includes comprehensive information about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its implications in educational institutions. It includes FOIA basics, compliance requirements, best practices, and case studies relevant to schools. This is just one of the many K-12 Education courses we offer. |
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Fireground Operations - Strategy Tactic Task |
2.00 |
This course introduces a common language for fireground operation; strategy, tactics, and tasks in an effort to create a standardized interpretation of terminology. This course describes safe strategy selection, defines prioritized tactical objectives, and lists assigned tasks for each tactical objective dependent on strategy. This course introduces the idea of five primary tactical objectives, five secondary tactical objectives, and five functions of command that must be accomplished on every fireground. The course concludes with a procedure for the application of selecting a safe strategy, prioritizing effective tactical objectives, and assigning efficient tasks through the function of command. |
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Understanding the CDA Credential and Process (CDA 6) |
2.00 |
This course introduces the CDA Credential™, a nationally recognized pathway for early childhood professionals to bolster their knowledge, hone their skills, and advance their careers. Explore the CDA process, its diverse pathways, and its potential alignment with your professional development goals. Discover how well-equipped caregivers, empowered by the CDA, contribute to nurturing environments that foster optimal learning and development for young children. |
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Fire Service Ground Ladders - BASIC |
1.00 |
This course is a basic-level introduction and review of fire service ground ladders. This course introduces the seven types of fire service ground ladders as defined by NFPA. The course includes a review of ground ladder construction, ground ladder selection by task, and safe operation of the fire service ground ladder. The course is evaluated with a multiple-choice exam that requires a passing score of 80%. The course length is approximately one hour. |
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Vehicle Fire Operations (NYS05) |
1.00 |
This course is a general overview of safe firefighting operations at vehicle fires. The lesson discusses proper risk management of a vehicle fire through the identification of hazards and application of safe, effective, and efficient operations. Several types of vehicle fires are described and hazards associated with each are identified. The tactical needs and priorities of vehicle fire operation are reviewed. Finally, a safe procedure for performing suppression tasks at a vehicle fire is introduced. The course is evaluated with a multiple-choice quiz. The firefighter must achieve a score of 80% or better to pass the course. |
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Individuals with Disabilities for Teachers |
2.00 |
This course is all about Individuals with Disabilities. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students with disabilities by taking you through the Special Education referral process for school-age and preschool-age children. It will also cover the referral process for early childhood programs. This course will help you understand your role in supporting these students.
Note: Please be aware that this course covers the complete process from Birth to 12th grade, which makes it quite lengthy. While your primary focus might be on Pre-K to 12th grade, it's important to understand how this process develops in the early years. |
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Emergency Response Guidebook Activity |
1.50 |
This course is an activity that requires the first responder to utilize the Emergency Response Guidebook to solve a variety of problems. The solution to each of these problems can be found using the 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook Version. Students will need to have a copy of the Emergency Response Guidebook Version 2020 to complete this activity. A 2020 Emergency Guidebook PDF is available for download in this lesson if a copy of the book is not available to the student.
It should be noted that this is an in-service training activity. The student must have prior knowledge and training regarding the Emergency Response Guidebook prior to engaging this activity.
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Introduction to Fireground Size-up |
2.00 |
This course is an extensive introduction to fireground size-up and is a prerequisite for all other Vigilant size-up courses. This lesson defines the term size up and describes its purpose in fireground operations. The elements of a proper size-up are defined and described. The course introduces a five-step procedure for implementing the size-up process on the fireground. Each step of this procedure is defined and described with an explanation of the elements that are identified during each step. The lesson concludes with an overall summary and final evaluation. |
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Fire Origin and Cause – Basic |
2.00 |
This course is an introductory level course that defines fire cause and origin investigation and arson awareness. This course explains fire origin, cause, and arson and a description of common fire causes. Fire cause classifications are defined, and arson motives are described. Signs of arson are identified, and methods for evidence preservation are outlined. The course is evaluated with a final exam that requires a passing score of 80%. The clock time for this course is approximately 2-hour. |
