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Title	Duration (hours)	Description
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.
Developing Important and Successful Communications Skills (CDA 3)	2.00	Unleash the communication superpowers of your young learners! This course equips you with age-appropriate tips to help infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children blossom. Watch their language and social-emotional skills soar as they confidently navigate transitions, engage in enriching play and learning, build meaningful relationships, and become empowered problem-solvers.
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.
Developing Children's Emergent Literacy Skills (CDA 2)	2.00	Spark curiosity, and inspire imagination: Watch young minds blossom as they build pre-reading and writing skills! This course equips you with playful, effective approaches to foster essential emergent literacy skills, setting the stage for future reading and writing success.
Desarrollo cerebral en bebés y niños pequeños (CDA 8) (Spanish) Brain Development in Infants and Toddlers (CDA 8)	2.00	El desarrollo del cerebro ha cambiado en los últimos 20 años. El desarrollo temprano del cerebro se centró principalmente en los aspectos intelectuales del cerebro, pero en los últimos 10 años, se ha prestado más atención a los intercambios socioemocionales en la infancia y cómo eso afecta el desarrollo del cerebro. Las experiencias tempranas predisponen la forma en que los niños ven el mundo. 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.
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.
Cultural Competency for Children and Families (CDA 4)	2.00	As classrooms and communities reflect our increasingly interconnected world, cultural understanding becomes essential for educators. This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the spectrum of cultural awareness, sensitivity, responsiveness, and competence. Together, we'll explore impactful practices for fostering inclusive environments and culturally competent approaches that empower children and families.
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.
Coping with Food Allergies in Child Care Spaces (CDA 1)	2.00	A food allergy is a reaction within the body's immune system. It can be anywhere from mild to severe, and in some cases, it may be life-threatening. We must understand the symptoms and triggers of food allergies, the ways to prevent accidental exposure to prohibited foods, how to care for a child experiencing symptoms. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
Coping with Crying (CDA 1 & 3)	2.00	Babies cry to communicate. In fact, sometimes it's the only way babies can communicate. Coping with crying can be a challenge, especially for people who have little or no experience care for infants. Learning to cope with crying is critical, as infant crying is the number one trigger for shaking a baby. In this course, we will learn about Shaken Baby Syndrome, and about ways to cope with a crying infant. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 1, Planning a Safe and Healthy Environment and CDA Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
Children's Temperament: A Practical Approach to Meeting Individual Needs (CDA 3)	2.00	Every child comes into this world as a unique individual, with unique ways of responding to the world in the expression of their emotions and actions. This is called temperament. Being able to recognize and understand differences in temperament differences is crucial for nurturing a child's social emotional health. 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. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
Child Care in Mixed-Age Groupings (CDA 1 & 5)	2.00	Transform your family child care program into a haven for diverse learners! Unleash the magic of mixed-age learning with this practical course. Discover innovative activities, explore creative environment design, and unlock the power of age-appropriate resources. Watch your program blossom as you nurture the individual growth and development of every child.
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.
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.
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.
Assessing and Implementing a Safe Child Care Environment (CDA 1 & 5)	2.00	Little explorers have big ambitions! As infants and toddlers embark on their journey of discovery, their safety becomes your top priority. This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to proactively create safe and stimulating environments. Learn to assess play spaces, evaluate activities, and refine existing practices, fostering a nurturing atmosphere where exploration and safety flourish hand-in-hand.
Arte y Experiencias Sensoriales que Fomentan la Creatividad (CDA 5) (Spanish) Art and Sensory Experiences that Foster Creativity (CDA 5)	2.00	¿En qué se diferencian los proyectos de arte de las manualidades? Aprenda sobre el proceso artístico, cómo brindar una variedad de experiencias sensoriales a los niños y cómo el arte se trata más de ""hacer"" que del proyecto terminado. Descubra cómo los profesionales de la primera infancia obtienen ideas para experiencias artísticas y cómo fomentan el proceso creativo en los niños. How do art projects differ from crafts? Learn about the art process, how to provide a variety of sensory experiences for children, and how art is more about “doing” than the finished project. Discover how early childhood professionals get ideas for art experiences and how they foster the creative process in children.
Art and Sensory Experiences that Foster Creativity (CDA 2)	2.00	This session equips you with the knowledge and tools to differentiate art projects from crafts in your early childhood setting. Learn how to cultivate the "doing" over the "having," crafting captivating experiences that engage multiple senses. Discover expert strategies for sparking imagination, nurturing creativity, and providing your young learners with endless opportunities for artistic expression.
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.
ADHD (CDA 8)	2.00	In a 2015 survey, one half of children in preschool were on medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). People with ADHD tend to be visionaries, dreamers, explorers, inventors, and trend setters. In this course, we will explore ADHD as a disorder that can negatively affect a child’s life, and as a trait that may be beneficial in helping a child grow into a successful adult. 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.
A Critical Look at Family Child Care Spaces (CDA 1)	2.00	When play problems occur over and over, child care practitioners need to be able to step back and look critically at their space arrangement to see if that is the source of the problem. Explore some key elements to consider in child care space arrangement that include types of spaces and their uses, and arranging activity areas in a room to meet the goals of your program. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
21st Century Skills in Early Childhood (CDA 2, 3, and 8)	2.00	In this course, you will identify skills considered to be essential for success in the 21st century and examine the critical connection between these skills and academic learning. You will also explore how two Key Learning Areas from Learning Standards for Early Childhood - Social and Emotional Development and Approaches to Learning through Play - can help you promote the development of 21st Century Skills in the children with whom you work. This course is also designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers Subject Area 2: Advancing Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development, Subject Area 3: Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development and Subject Area 8: Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning.