We  value your career development. that is the reason why we offer a number of different training courses that meet your educational needs across varied subject areas such as, Child Development, curriculum, Special Needs, Management, Health, Safety and Nutrition,Professional and Personal development, and much, much more.

Throughout the year we strive to bring you new courses and undertake revisions to current courses, so that we may bring you up-to-date information, and up to the minute research and scientific findings.

Browse our catalog to see what might interests you. We value your opinion, so please let us know if you are unable to find what you are looking for and we will strive to make them available in our future catalog

PRE-SERVICE
45 Clock Hour Directors Administrative Course Approval #PSO-154365
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education's Directors Administration course requirement for daycare Centers. It is designed for childcare professionals currently in or seeking leadership positions in a childcare center. The major concepts of childcare administration and management to support effective licensed center based or family childcare programs is covered. Topics include: administration, program planning, staff supervision and evaluation, policy and procedure development and implementation, fiscal management, maintenance of State regulations, effective customer services, and parent and community involvement.
 The learning outcomes include appropriate interaction and supervision of children birth through age three; understanding of the importance of predictable and consistent care. Students will review OCC regulations pertaining to infant/Toddler supervision; develop strategies for working with children based on temperament and age and demonstrate appropriate response to varying scenarios. 
Students will learn and understand how to promote identify procedures that promote safe (indoor and outdoor) environments; using the content and implications of OCC environmental regulations and supervision requirements.  Regulations regarding sleep positions, bedding restrictions, and sleep supervision as it related to SIDS prevention; reporting instructions and documentation requirements for Child Abuse and Neglect, identifying signs of child abuse and neglect and appropriate reporting process. Students will learn to identify resources addressing health, safety and nutrition topics (CPR, 911, CDC, WIC, poison control) 
This course will demonstrate and help students understand ways to support the health needs of children birth through age three. Students will be able to identify appropriate practice for the identification, prevention, and treatment of communicable diseases and illnesses in childcare setting; identify strategies for providing appropriate care for infants and toddlers with chronic health issues. Develop policies and procedures that promote good hygiene. Identify recommended medical and immunization schedules for children birth through age three. 
Students will demonstrate and understand how to support nutritional and feeding needs of children birth through age three. Students will review OCC regulations on feeding, food preparation, storage, and requirements for feeding supervision. Understand how to develop weekly menus for children 2-three year-olds that meets CCAFP/USDA guidelines. 
Students will learn and be able to implement predictable schedule and appropriate care routines when working with children birth through age three. 
Students will be able to identify and demonstrate an understanding of infant and toddler materials and equipment. Understand how appropriate material and equipment promotes play, free exploration and manipulation and be able to identify adaptations to materials and equipment for children diagnosed with special needs or delay. 
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to develop, plan, and implement appropriate actives for children birth through age three and identify curriculums specific to children birth through age three. 
Students will understand how culture and diversity affect infant/toddler development and care giving. Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program. Be able to develop and present activities that promote cultural diversity in the classroom. Identify materials and equipment that promote cultural diversity. Develop strategies for involving families in the classroom. Develop skills necessary for working with parents and families of infants and toddlers in a professional manner.
45 Clock Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials Course Approval #PSO-154365
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education's infant and toddler care and developmnent course requirement for family childcare providers. Here students will learn the stages of developmental milestones (social and emotional, language, cognitive, and physical) for children birth through age three. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate appropriate responses and strategies to successful child development; be able to identify assessment tools appropriate for children birth through age three; identify community resources for evaluating infant/toddler developmental delay or disability; Identify major theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
Healthy Beginnings is a resource to help you nurture the tremendous potential for learning and growth that every child has… that every child is born with. Specifically designed for caregivers of infants and toddlers from birth through age three, Healthy Beginnings gives you knowledge and support around child care and child development, while our Activity Planner provides you with fun, developmentally appropriate activities that build young children’s skills and promote all kinds of learning. 

Healthy Beginnings may not be that long-missing instruction manual for child care, but it is a tool that can help you give the very best you can to the infants and toddlers in your life.
45hr Child Growth and Development Birth-Age 8-12 (CD45 ) Approval #PSO-154365
This course satisfies 45 hours core of knowledge- of Child Growth and Development. The course provides an overview of infant care and development, the social-emotional, language, cognitive, physical-motor, cultural identity and creative development of children from birth to age 12. Topics include the basic knowledge, strategies, attitude, philosophies and fundamental skills necessary to promote competence and effectiveness of teachers caring for young children. Expected outcomes for students include but not limited to: understanding of the history and themes of early childhood education; identification of early childhood education programs; understanding of early childhood developmental domains, and identification of the characteristics and milestone of each stage of development within each domain.
Working with Mixed Age Group (CD3) Approval #CKO-30248
This course introduces family childcare providers, daycare center staff and adult care-givers to the practice of working with mixed age group in the early childhood education settings. Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be have an in-depth knowledge about the practice of non-graded multi-age grouping in early childhood education. Students will understand the role of the primary care giver in a mixed age group environment. They will learn how to organize care for a mixed age group of children; they will understand how to meet the challenges and utilize the advantages of mixed age group care; and they will understand strategies for promoting teamwork in mixed age group environment.
Fundamentals of Child Development (CD3) Approval #CKO-30428
This course provides critical information on child development and is intended to be used by teachers, childcare providers, adults caregivers and students either currently working or aspiring to work in the field of early childhood education. The information provided will assist students in obtaining a better understanding of one of the fundamental core of knowledge areas of the early childhood education field, that is critical to achieving success as a teacher or caregiver of young children.
Setting Boundaries and Positive Discipline Approach (CD 4hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
The goal of this course is to identify indicators of early childhood development specifically related to child growth and development. It is based on historical, cultural and current early childhood developmental theories and in-depth analysis of the major milestone, typical behaviors and learning process of children ages birth to 13 years of age. Participants will learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of negative behavior—Tantrums, disobedience, insecurity, biting, hitting etc., and ways to control and modify undesirable behaviors, through the effective use of positive reinforcement approaches and other positive child guidance strategies that support cultural differences; different learning styles and abilities and promote pro-social behavior.
Observing Child Growth and Development (CD 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
This course is based on early childhood developmental theories with emphasis on how early childhood educators can gain a better understanding of young children in a classroom setting. Participants will learn strategies for observing children; how to collect, interpret and apply data to set baseline and formulate individualize child focused curriculum. Participants will learn how to recognize learning styles suitable for each child, and strategies for connecting with students. Participants will be able to document growth and learning achievements using varying observation methods. A portion of the course is devoted to studies of the developmental patterns in the areas of early brain development and management studies.
Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development (No Credit) Early childhood social and emotional development takes a close look at the developmental stages in a child’s life. The developmental milestone of each age category in covered in-depth with suggestions on how to communicate and help facilitate the growth and development of children from birth to age 8. The progression of social skills, language development, cultural differences and bilingualism; psycho-social development and how to help children cope with anger, fears and anxiety and build self-esteem and be productive in the classroom is discussed. Topics also include the development of children with special needs; the significance of early intervention and available aid and resources for families with children with special needs.
Health, Safey and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education. (HSN3) Course Approval #CKO-30428
This course provides critical information on Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education settings and is intended to be used by teachers, childcare providers, adults caregivers and students either currently working or aspiring to work in the field of early childhood education. The information provided in this course will assist students in obtaining a better understanding of a fundamental core of knowledge areas of the early childhood education field, that is critical to achieving success as a teacher or caregiver of young children and ensuring the safety and health of young children.
COMAR Child Supervision Requirements (HSN 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
This course teaches COMAR supervision requirements, common compliance mistakes in safety management practices relating to illness prevention including practices and procedures for sanitation. Participants will understand discover a wide-range of common hazards including visible and hidden dangers that can potentially harm children and their providers and trigger non-compliance citations. Participants will learn: what constitutes adequate supervision of children; How to identify physical, psychological and environmental contaminants in a household or center that can pose hazard to children and how to reduce their risks. In addition, participants will gain knowledge of how they can enhance their childcare program and stay in compliance through proper design and layout. Participants will be trained on the complexities of childhood diseases, and provided with Guidelines for re-admitting a child after an illness, and how to establish program policies and procedures that promotes and reinforce children's health and safety.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITON
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (3 HSN 3hrs PRO) Approval #CKO-30428
Based on the most recent scientific and nationally recognized public safety and health institute recommendations, this course teaches the protective actions that can be taken to safeguard lives from the threats of man-made and natural disasters. It teachers how to prepare, respond and recover from disasters. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary to complete a state mandated written emergency and disaster plan. * This is a requirement for licensing
Potty Training Guide (4hr HSN ) Approval #CKO-30428
This course offers effective guidelines and procedures for successful potty training. Participants will understand the goals of potty training; how the body process and dispose waste; related medical implications of incontinence and effective methods of teaching body waste control. Participants will understand the limitations and common problems associated with potty training and learn how to utilize effectively and systematically strategies to potty train individuals with disabilities.
Preventing Obesity and Overweight in Children (4 hr HSN) Approval #CKO-30428
Thiscourse highlights the causes of overweight and obesity and the medical and health implications of overweight and obesity. Participants learn how to read food label to make healthy food choices and ways to reduce body weight through routine physical exercises.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: SIDS (HSN 2hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
In this course, participants will discover the connection between infant sleep positioning and sudden infant death syndrome with the aim of raising awareness, promoting the “Back to Sleep” campaign and educating childcare providers and parents about safe sleep practices with the goal of reducing the risks of SIDS in family Childcare and Center based programs.
First Aid / Adult, Child and Infant CPR  and AED (ER102)
This course is a combination of first aid and adult, child and infant CPR for the workplace. It is based on the most current science and guidelines for rescue programs developed through the joint collaboration of the American Red Cross (ARC), the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), the American Heart Association, the National Safety Council and other safety and health professionals and organizations. Topics include how to recognize signs and symptoms of trauma, injuries & sudden illness; how to administer first aid, save lives, reduce recovery time & provide basic life support.
Adult, Child and Infant CPR and AED (ER101)
This course focuses on Adult, Child and Infant CPR only. It is based on the most current science and guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Topics include how to recognize signs and symptoms of trauma, injuries & sudden illness; how to administer save lives, perform life-saving procedures, reduce recovery time & provide basic life support.
First Aid (ER100)
This course focuses on the first aid administration only, and is based on the most current science and guidelines for rescue programs. Topics include how to recognize signs and symptoms of trauma, injuries & sudden illness; how to administer first aid, save lives, reduce recovery time & provide basic life support.
Basic Early Childhood Education Curriculum Planning (CUR3) Approval #CKO-30428
This course provides basic information on early childhood education curriculum planning and is intended for use by teachers, childcare providers, adults caregivers and students either currently working or aspiring to work in the field of early childhood education. The information provided in this course will assist students in obtaining a better understanding of one of the fundamental core of knowledge areas of the early childhood education field, that is critical to achieving success as a teacher or caregiver of young children.
Beyond 123 Getting Pre-School Age Children Ready to Read and Write ( CUR 3hr) Approval #CKO-30428
This course outlines what constitute developmentally appropriate practices in early literacy during the period from birth to age five and is grounded in a thorough research of developmental reading 
and writing strategies that integrate the simultaneous teaching of language and reading skills for optimum effectiveness. It highlights the complexity and difficulties inherent in the traditional methods of teaching reading and writing, and provides recommendations for teaching practices and policies that the simultaneously enhance phonic and print awareness in language skills development in Preschool age children that are supported with specific strategies.
Creative Classroom Activities for Young children (CD 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
A practical approach to teaching children through hands-on activities designed to make time spent in daycare meaningful and rewarding. Participants will understand the role of play in children's growth and development in the domains (social, emotional and cognitive) stages of development. Participants will learn how to engage children with interesting, simple easy to learn projects that is rewarding for the teacher and enriching for the children.
FIRST AID/ADULT, CHILD & INFANT CPR and AED
CURRICULUM
Professionalism in Early Childhood Education (PRO3) Approval #CKO-30248.
This course provides initial training to students and professionals working in the early care and education field interested in pursuing a career in the family childcare business. The course provides critical information necessary for success in the care of young of young children. Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand the professional responsibilities of a self-employed business owner as it relates to the safety, health and welfare of young children. Students will understand the requirements and regulations of the Office of Child Care. 
Operating a Successful Child Care Business (PRO 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
This two-part series workshop teaches how to write contracts, marketing, developing policies & procedures manuals, how to prepare a budget, manage payroll, record keeping, staff supervision, abuse & neglect and how to provide appropriate guidance in the classroom.
How to Fill Vacancies, Increase Enrollment and Get Paid on Time (PRO 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
This is one of the most important course for all childcare providers, child care center owners and directors to take. In this course, participants will learn how to manage a childcare program, understand what criteria parents are looking for when choosing a child care program, why and how to raise program standards of their  through the adoption of a national modeling systems: The MSSR, NAEYC, NAFCC, and discover rating systems to use as guides when planning and implementing program curriculum and activities for the children in their care. This course will help programs and owners strugglling with enrollment and retention through its use of program and self-assessment tools to evaluate current program as measured againt the national modelling systems. Participants will learn about marketing; how to attract new clients and how to retain old ones. This course includes recommendations for program upgrades and professional skill building; improvement strategies for cenvironmental design and general business principles critical for success. Course topics include interview techniques, relationship building techniques; evaluating competitors, setting target market, and factors to consider when setting prices. Students will learn the role and efforts of government agencies play in promoting, and enhancing the quality and standards of care for children and why it is important in ensuring a uniform standards of care for children in the state of Maryland.
Finance Management (PRO 4hrs ) Approval #CKO-30428
In the first session consisting of (2 parts), participants will examine the fundamentals of finance management. Learn how to create financial strategies and build sound financial future for a business, individual or family. The second part of the workshop focuses on investing strategies and options, the advantages and disadvantages of investment options; how to determine risk tolerance and rewards. The tax consequences of investing; tax reporting documentation requirements, most current guidelines, and procedures will also be discussed. (This course is for classroom use and informational purposes only. It is recommended that participants consult with a tax-adviser, investment counselor and or attorney before investing)
Stress Management (PRO 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
In this workshop participants will learn what causes stress; how to recognize the symptoms of stress; and how to manage stress and regain control of one’s life. The course explores the unique ways in which stress affect the male and female; how changes in society contribute to stress; the role of technology and the media; and how individual lifestyles and diet can cause stress. Participants will learn effective methods of managing stress; time management techniques; how to form or improve personal relationships and how to develop or improve self-confidence and self-awareness.
PROFESSIONALISM
9 Clock Hour Communication Course (COM7/PRO2) Approval #CKO-30248
This course introduces professionals working in the early care and education field to the basic concepts of communication. Upon the successful completion of the course, Students will understand the various forms of communication - verbal, non-verbal, and written formats. Students will increase their knowledge of reading strategies, interpersonal communication strategies, and objective listening skills that they can apply when communicating with parents, coworkers and the community. Students will learn how to effectively address communication issues that may arise during a typical childcare day.
Communication Basics (PRO 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
In this course participants will be introduced to the basic concept of business communication. They will understand the purpose of communication and types and means of communication. They will learn the advantages and limitations of different methods of communication, and the role of communication in business relationship. This course includes a writing workshop. the advantages and limitations of different methods of communication, and the role of communication in business relationship. This course includes a writing workshop.
Essentials of Business Communication (PRO 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
This workshop focuses on how to read and write business reports. It includes topics on financial reports - yearly sales and expense report formats, business projection models, communicating with clients, and business planning. Includes understanding how to collect and use data to communicate; understand the purpose and how to use different business reports; understanding how to read a business report; tools for writing a report and how to use report to make a prediction. Group activities on writing business reports are included.
Advanced Business Communication (PRO 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
In this advanced hands-on workshop in participants will apply what they learned in Communication parts 1 and 2 to create a series of communication materials for their specific programs. Includes exercises on how to communicate managerial goals and objectives, creating a Job classification, writing job descriptions, communicating salary program to staff, writing a training manual or staff performance evaluation. This workshop is highly recommended for business managers, directors, business owners and management staff. Topics include: preparing staff performance evaluation, communicating company goals and objectives, establishing job classification, designing training and procedural manuals.
Schools, Families and Community Relations (COM3) Approval #CKO-3248
This course provides relevant information about how to develop schools, families and community relathionships in Early Childhood Education program, and is intended for use by teachers, childcare providers, adults, caregivers and students either currently working or aspiring to work in the field of early childhood education. The information provided in this course will assist students in obtaining a better understanding of one of the fundamental core of knowledge areas of the early childhood education field, that is critical to achieving success as a teacher or a caregiver of young children.
Community Outreach: Ways to Connect with your Community (COM 3 hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
Participants will be exposed to ways to make immediate productive contribution to their community. Topics include opportunities for volunteer work & ways to establish an effective community outreach program.
Partnership for Life: (COM No Credit)
A Child Care Provider/Parent Collaboration course will provide answers to those common questions surrounding adult care for young children. The course teaches students how to form a cooperative partnership with parents, how to establish a communication channel and strategies and ideas for including families in their child's program and school activities. Portions of the course is devoted to the best practices in helping families to the proper method of introducing potty training to their children. Students will understand the common issues relating to proper timing, self-control; health and physical factors that affect readiness.
A Guide to Caring for Children with Special Needs(SN 3 hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
Learning objectives of this course includes the description of special needs education; understanding of the special needs populations and the medical implications of each category; understanding the needs of special needs children, and how to design accessible learning environments to aid in the education of special needs children.
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (SN3) Approval #CKO-30248
This course provides critical information on promoting inclusionary practices in Early Childhood Education and is intended for use by teachers, childcare providers, adults, caregivers and students either currently working or aspiring to work in the field of early childhood education. The information provided in this course will assist students in obtaining a better understanding of one of the fundamental core of knowledge areas of the early childhood education field, that is critical to achieving success as a teacher or caregiver of young children.
Inclusive Classroom: Embracing Children with Special Needs in Mainstream Classroom (SN 4hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
The objectives of this course includes the the theoretical and legal foundations for special needs program in the United States - outline of the laws governing SN education. This course examines the basis for inclusion and developmental appropriate practices in for children with varying developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs in a child care setting.
COMMUNITY
A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Caring for Children with Health Issues (SN 4hrs) 
In this course, participants will examine American Disability Act; current trend in addressing the issue of providing care for children with health matters and who qualifies for special needs services.
The Whole Child: Adopting Policies and Curricula for Children with Special Needs (SN 4hrs) Participants will grasp a full understanding of the terms and concepts of special education, and ways to provide access and adopt inclusive practices in their program. This course is based on the concept of contemporary teaching methods.
SPECIAL NEEDS
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to computers (PRO12) Approval #CKO-30248
This course introduces anyone including professionals working in the early care and education field to the basic concepts of computer technology, and its essence to their work in the classroom. Students will understand the various ways they can utilize the computer in conducting research, communicating with parents and the community, complete class assignments, purchase school supplies, read books and much more. At the conclusion of the course, students will increase their understanding of the computer and its range of capabilities and how it can help them at school and at home to work faster, more efficiently and accurately than ever before possible.
Advanced Computer (PRO12) Approval #CK)-30248
This course introduces none-beginners and professionals working in the to the advanced concepts of computer technology, and its essence to their work. Students will understand the various ways they can utilize the computer software in conducting research, communicating with parents and the community, complete assignments, purchase school supplies, read books and much more. At the conclusion of the course, students will increase their understanding of the computer softwares and its range of capabilities and how it can help them at school and at home to work faster, more efficiently and accurately than ever before possible. Upon the successful completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the uses and capabilities of various types of computer applications including, Microsoft Office-MS-Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Photoshop and much, much more.


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24 Clock Hour Family Childcare Initial Training Course Approval #PSO-154365 
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education licensing requirement for initial training for students and professionals working in the early care and education field interested in pursuing a career in the family childcare business. The course provides critical information necessary for success in the care of young of young children. The modules covers the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development of children, infants through age thirteen, that enable family childcare providers to construct learning opportunities that support a child's individual development, acquisition of knowledge and motivation. It is broken down into six core of knowledge areas. Module1 - Child Development(CD4), Module 2 - Curriculum (CUR4), Module 3 -Health, Safety and Nutrition (HSN4), Module 4 - Special Needs (SN4), Module 5 - Community (COM4) and Module 6 - Professionalism (PRO4).
PRE-SERVICE
90 Clock Infant Toddler Methods and Materials Course Approval #PSO-3480 
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education licensing requirement for center staff and professionals working in the early care and education field. The course provides critical information necessary for success in the care of young of young children. The modules covers the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development of children, infants through age twelve. It enable classroom staff to construct learning opportunities critical to the support of young child'ren, their individual development, acquisition of knowledge and motivation. It is broken down into two 45 hour core of knowledge areas. - Child Growth and Development and Infant Toddler Methods and Materials.
90 Clock Pre-School Child Development & Methods and Materials Course Approval #PSO-3480 
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education licensing requirement for center staff and professionals working in the early care and education field. The course provides critical information necessary for success in the care of young of young children. The modules covers the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development of children, infants through age twelve. It enable classroom staff to construct learning opportunities critical to the support of young child'ren, their individual development, acquisition of knowledge and motivation. It is broken down into two 45 hour core of knowledge areas. - Child Growth and Development and Infant Toddler Methods and Materials.
90 Clock Hours School Age Child Development & Methods and Materials Course Approval #PSO-3480 
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education licensing requirement for center staff and professionals working in the early care and education field. The course provides critical information necessary for success in the care of young of young children. The modules covers the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development of children, infants through age twelve. It enable classroom staff to construct learning opportunities critical to the support of young child'ren, their individual development, acquisition of knowledge and motivation. It is broken down into two 45 hour core of knowledge areas. - Child Growth and Development and Infant Toddler Methods and Materials.
45 Clock Hours Child Growth and Development (Birth - Age 8-12) Course Approval #PSO-154365
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education licensing requirement for center staff and professionals working in the early care and education field. The course provides critical information necessary for success in the care of young of young children. The modules covers the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development of children, infants through age twelve. It enable classroom staff to construct learning opportunities critical to the support of young child'ren, their individual development, acquisition of knowledge and motivation. 
45 Clock Hours Pre-School Methods & Materials Course Approval #PSO-154365
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education licensing requirement for center staff and professionals working in the early care and education field. The course provides critical information necessary for success in the care of young of young children. The modules covers the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development of children, infants through age twelve. It enable classroom staff to construct learning opportunities critical to the support of young child'ren, their individual development, acquisition of knowledge and motivation. 
45 Clock Hours School Age Methods and Materials Course Approval #PSO-154365 
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department of Education licensing requirement for center staff and professionals working in the early care and education field. The course provides critical information necessary for success in the care of young of young children. The modules covers the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development of children, infants through age twelve. It enable classroom staff to construct learning opportunities critical to the support of young child'ren, their individual development, acquisition of knowledge and motivation. 
BAS Business Administration Scale (PRO 3hrs) reflects the growing professional consensus that the quality of family childcare is determined by more than a provider's nurturing heart and caring interactions with children. Research on family child care indicates that providers that utilize effective professional and business practices are more likely to view family child care as a career. They are also more likely to provide a higher quality learning environment and interact more sensitively with children. 
BAS looks at best business and professional practices in family childcare.  Using the BAS as a guide, participants learn a systematic process for collecting data about their programs and how that information can be turned into an action plan for program improvement." This training provides best practices in 10 topic areas: qualifications and professional development, income and benefits, work environment, fiscal management, recordkeeping, risk management and more..
 that the quality of family child 

Medication & Asthma Administration (HSN 6hrs) Approval # CKO-30428. Medication and Asthma Administration (HSN6) This 6-hour course teaches how to read prescription medication labels, the procedure and methods of dispensing the right dosage of medication and how to treat Asthma episodes in children. This class is approved for 6 hours of childcare licensing education credit. and is conducted by registered Nurses (RN) and MSDE certified Medication and Asthma Administration trainers.
Evaluating Child Development (CD 3hrs) Approval #CKO-30428
This course is the first part of a two-part workshop series and focuses on the role of a teacher in early childhood development and clarifies the standards of practical successful teaching – classroom management, planning, self-evaluation and other strategies for working effectively with children. This course includes topics on the professional evaluation of a teacher’s performance, either through a formal self-directed or management directed study.

Developmental Screening Overview (4HRS) Approval # CKO-30248 This training is designed for child care professionals as an overview of developmental screening and its benefits. This course will explain the developmental screening process, MSDE/OCC regulation, effective communication with families and referral processes. This training will assist with the identification of developmental screening tools, appropriate collection of information and the purpose for on-going screening of children. The childcare professional will be made aware of resources that are available in their community to assist providers, families and children with ongoing needs related to development.
Ages & Stages Questionnaires:  Complete Guide to ASQ-3 Child Monitoring System (6HRS) Approval # CKO-30248
This Course is designed to train early childhood education professionals working with children and their parents in the use of the developmental screening tool - ASQ-3. Participants will be able to define and outline the benefits of developmental screening, describe the features, score and interpret the information from the score results. Participants will learn the referral process, develop appropriate follow-up activities and communicating with parents.
Breast Feeding Support (0HRS) Approval # CTO-154884, Course ID #04252016-01) Non-Credit
This Course is designed to train early childhood education professionals working with children and their parents in the use of the developmental screening tool - ASQ-3. Participants will be able to define and outline the benefits of developmental screening, describe the features, score and interpret the information from the score results. Participants will learn the referral process, develop appropriate follow-up activities and communicating with parents.
Breast Feeding Support (0HRS) Approval # CKO-30248 Course ID #AE-05272016-01 (2HRS)
This Course is designed to train early childhood education professionals working with children and their parents in the use of the developmental screening tool - ASQ-3. Participants will be able to define and outline the benefits of developmental screening, describe the features, score and interpret the information from the score results. Participants will learn the referral process, develop appropriate follow-up activities and communicating with parents.