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Creating a Supportive Classroom Community (CDA 3) |
2.00 |
Learn ways to bring out nurturing, caring behaviors in children and youth to create a classroom community where children and youth support each other. Learn how to use non-competitive games to foster acceptance of all children and youth. Identify the strengths and weaknesses for both you and the children and youth in your program, and how to put the strengths to good use creating a sense of acceptance and community. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development and may also be taken as a stand-alone learning event or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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Understanding Poverty and Practical Strategies (CDA 3 & 4) |
2.00 |
This course empowers early care and education professionals to build strong relationships with families facing economic challenges. Delve into the realities of poverty and its impact on family dynamics. Discover practical communication strategies tailored to bridge understanding and effectively connect families with essential resources and support networks. Watch trust and collaboration flourish as you create a truly inclusive and supportive learning environment for every child. |
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Selecting and Implementing Curriculum to Support Learning (CDA 5 & 7) |
2.00 |
This course dives into the heart of early childhood program development, empowering you to select engaging activities, courses, and resources. Explore key factors to consider and unlock effective implementation strategies that nurture your children's learning and skill development. Watch their curiosity blossom as you create a dynamic curriculum tailored to their unique needs and interests. |
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Daily Schedule Development with Child-Centered Activities (CDA 5) |
2.00 |
This course delves into the essential balance of structure and flexibility within early learning environments. Discover how a well-ordered daily schedule fosters confidence and security in young children while nurturing their natural curiosity. Explore strategies for creating age-appropriate schedules that meet their developmental needs and unlock the power of child-centered learning opportunities. |
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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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Coaching: Fundamentals of Coaching (Instructor Guide) |
1.00 |
Coaching is the continuous effort to help employees maximize their abilities through personalized counseling and advice. The coaching process not only trains employees to become familiar with business procedures and expectations, but also motivates them to reach both individual and company goals.
Coaching is beneficial to employees because it encourages them to discover their worth and potential. Through proper coaching sessions, employees build confidence, improve their work habits, and increase their productivity.
In this course you will learn to:
1. Define coaching and identify the qualities of an effective coach
2. Build a coaching foundation and plan a coaching strategy.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - AZ-900 Exam Prep |
1.00 |
Exam Prep to accompany 30 Bird's Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - AZ-900 Exam. |
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Animal Behavior 2: Application of Animal Behavior Research in Zoos and Aquariums |
1.00 |
Modern accredited zoos and aquariums strive to use behavioral data to make many management decisions about the animals under their professional care. This course will provide an overview of many different uses of animal behavior in a zoological setting, including the ability to examine indicators of animal welfare. |
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (CDA 3) |
2.00 |
Children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) face an increased risk for social-emotional, physical, and mental health issues. ACEs include abuse, neglect, parental separation or divorce, and other traumatic experiences before the age of eighteen. This course explores the awareness of trauma in young children and families and discusses the role of the early care and education professional in nurturing resilience. This course will help you to better understand ACEs and trauma. |
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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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Foundation for School Success (CDA 6) |
2.00 |
Beyond simply academic skills, "school readiness" encompasses the holistic development of young children, encompassing social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains. This course empowers early childhood professionals to support this development from infancy through preschool, laying a strong foundation for future success in kindergarten and beyond. |
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Developing Methods of Observation (CDA 7) |
2.00 |
Learning child observation skills can be a powerful tool for solving some of the most difficult problems faced by child care providers. Concerned about a child’s behavior? Want to know how to plan successful activities? Observation skills can help. Learn more about each child and his/her development using the methods of observation in this course. This course provides examples of good observation techniques and demonstrates skills necessary for useful observations. It covers CDA subject area 7: Observation and Assessment, and can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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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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Coaching: Communication (Instructor Guide) |
1.00 |
Language is an important coaching tool. The use of suitable words during coaching will help you create relationships, repair employee confidence, and establish plans for employee success. As a coach, you must select words that directly influence your employees’ attitude, behavior, and performance. The use of appropriate language during your coaching sessions will help you convey your messages in a clear and encouraging manner.
In this course you will learn to: clearly express your message by using appropriate language, identify and use nonverbal methods of communication, and receive the desired information by asking effective questions.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 Exam Prep |
1.00 |
Exam Prep to accompany 30 Bird's CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) - Exam CAS-004 course. |
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Animal Behavior 1: Why Study Animal Behavior? |
1.00 |
Animal behavior is a topic that has fascinated people for centuries. The first course in the series will give an overview of behavior and highlight the many reasons to study animal behavior, the history of behavioral research, and the many different fields that study animal behavior. |
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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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Brain Development in Infants and Toddlers (CDA 8) |
2.00 |
Brain development has changed over the last 20 years. Early brain development focused mainly on the intellectual aspects of the brain, but over the last 10 years, more focus has been placed on the social emotional exchanges in infancy and how that affects brain development. Early experiences predispose how children see the world. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum and covers CDA Subject Area 8, Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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Developing High Quality Inclusion Practices (CDA 8) |
2.00 |
Creating high-quality inclusive programs empowers children with disabilities to learn and thrive alongside their typically developing peers. However, knowledge and skill gaps often hinder educators in implementing effective inclusion practices. This session dives into the essence of inclusion in early childhood settings, fostering awareness and equipping you to start the inclusion conversation. Explore the core principles and best practices to cultivate truly inclusive learning environments for all children. |
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Understanding Learning Theories (CDA 8) |
2.00 |
This course dives into the fascinating world of learning theories, empowering you to select activities, courses, and materials that ignite young minds. Explore key concepts that guide your choices, ensuring an age-appropriate and individualized learning experience for every child. Watch their potential blossom as you translate theory into practice, fostering a classroom environment that fuels curiosity and cultivates lifelong learners. |
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Building Foundations for Language and Literacy Development (CDA 8) |
2.00 |
Did you know infants are language-learning powerhouses? Their brains are primed to soak up any language. But to unlock their speaking potential, they need your voice! This session empowers you to discover playful ways to nurture language and literacy skills in infants and toddlers. Together, we'll assess current practices and identify opportunities to strengthen the foundation for a lifelong love of language and learning. |
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Business Problem Solving: Problem-Solving Basics (Instructor Guide) |
1.25 |
Problem-solving is aimed at eliminating problems. The problem-solving process involves identifying a problem, gathering information, generating and evaluating options, and implementing solutions.
Effective problem-solving needs the coordination of knowledge, experience, attitude, intuition, and the abilities of an individual or team. By successfully eliminating problems the first time, you will save your company’s resources and improve its operation.
In this course you will learn to: define the fundamentals of problem-solving, and identify effective problem-solving approaches.
This Instructor's Edition of this course includes notes and suggestions to assist you in presenting the material, whether in an in-person classroom setting or as an instructor-led online or distance-learning course. It also provides you with the answers to questions found in mid-lesson activities, as well as in the quiz that concludes the course. |
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CWNP Certified Wireless Technician CWT-101 Exam Prep |
1.00 |
Exam Prep to accompany 30 Bird's CWNP Certified Wireless Technician - Exam CWT-101 course. |
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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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Food Allergy Basics in Early Childhood (CDA 1 and 5) |
3.00 |
Welcome to Food Allergy Basics in Early Childhood. This course is focused on ways to prevent accidental exposure to foods that can cause an allergic reaction. You will be able to describe ways to prevent accidental exposure to foods that cause an allergic reaction. You will also be able to demonstrate how to read a food label to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that can cause an allergic reaction. In addition, you will learn how to use a Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan to care for a child with a food allergy and identify the symptoms and triggers of food allergies. This course is also designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning and Subject Area 5: Managing an Effective Program Operation. |
