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State Approval Information for Maryland

The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and may be used for annual child care licensing requirements in Maryland.  To find courses to meet Core of Knowledge training, use the "Duration" menu to search for courses that are two hours in duration or longer.  Shorter duration courses may be used to meet Maryland Continued Training (elective) requirements.

CDA Credential courses on Continued meet the requirements of the Council for Professional Recognition for the foundational training hours to apply for your initial CDA. Please note that each of the CDA bundles have been approved under a single approval code by MSDE; if you need a single certificate of completion with approval code for your 120-hour Credential bundle, or for your 45-hour Renewal bundle, please contact our Customer Experience Team to assist you.

If you are looking for courses to meet your state teacher licensing requirements, please refer to your state department of education for information on acceptable courses. Meanwhile, feel free to search our library for courses that may be helpful to your professional development.

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The Importance of Cultural Relativism and Social-Identity in Early Learning Programs
Presented by Jocelyn Jones, MS, ECS
Video
Course: #32622Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Learn the significance of cultural relativism and self-identity for children from birth to age 5. Learn how to identify ethnocentrisms and cultural biases, eliminate negative social factors affecting children in learning environments, and create culturally enriched classrooms.

Teaching Skills Across the Curriculum With Insects
Presented by Judy Ross, MS
Video
Course: #32621Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Discover how you can use a variety of insects (and some non-insects) to teach language arts and literacy, STEAM, social-emotional skills, and 21st-century skills. Explore insect attributes, appearance, behaviors, and life cycles using realia and live bugs, storybooks, informational text, and online resources.

Autism, Developmental Delays, and Behavior, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Jesse Bernal, MA, LMFT
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Course: #32623Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course will increase foundational understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental delays. Participants will learn strategies to support the inclusion of children with diverse learning needs, presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Intergenerational Collaboration
Presented by Emily Mosby, MS
Video
Course: #32613Level: Introductory2 Hours
When we work with people from different age groups, we may notice areas of difference, misunderstanding, or even conflict. This course will help educators communicate effectively with individuals from different generations – both in the workplace team and in parent-teacher relationships.

Simple, Inexpensive Additions to Maximize Learning Through Play
Presented by Amber Tankersley, PhD
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Course: #32605Level: Introductory1 Hour
Budgets are often limited in early childhood programs which means early childhood professionals must be creative in selecting materials to use in their classrooms. This course provides an overview of how to maximize learning opportunities using repurposed, free, found, and inexpensive items.

Understanding Early Childhood Diagnosis: What Preschool Teachers Need to Know
Presented by Karalynn Royster, PsyD, IMH-E®
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Course: #32617Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course will support early childhood educators in recognizing, understanding, and responding to various presentations of mental health disorders in preschool-age children.

Reflective Practice as Your Superpower: Coaching From the Recipient’s Perspective
Presented by Kati Vaughn, BA, MA
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Course: #32604Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Take charge of your professional learning and development! Develop your reflective practice with the right mindset and strategies for making coaching conversations work for you.

Preventing and Responding to Violence, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD, Shane Meserve, MPA
VideoAudio
Course: #32614Level: Introductory2 Hours
A potentially violent situation can occur anytime and anywhere, often without warning. In this course, participants will explore potentially violent situations in early childhood settings, appropriate responses, and recovery steps in case a traumatic event occurs. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Introduction to Research Literacy
Presented by Ruth Werner, BA, Jessica Lewis, MEd
Video
Course: #32598Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course introduces key concepts in research literacy for early childhood providers. Learn about the components of research literacy and the parts of research papers so you can pursue your own topics of interest, as well as learn to apply research findings.

How To Support Young Children in Foster Care with a Closer Look at Trauma
Presented by Darneshia Allen, BS
Video
Course: #32594Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course supports professionals in early care and education in utilizing trauma-responsive approaches to meet the needs of young children in foster care. Increase your capacity to respond to behaviors that support the resiliency of young children who have experienced heightened adversities.

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