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.
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1/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/importance-cultural-relativism-and-social-32622The Importance of Cultural Relativism and Social-Identity in Early Learning ProgramsLearn 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationThe Importance of Cultural Relativism and Social-Identity in Early Learning ProgramsLearn 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.32622OnlinePT120M
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AZ Registry/2.0; CA Registry/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC PDIS/2.0 Diversity: Family Language Culture And Society; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GaPDS-ASO/2.0; HI/2.0; IA Registry/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID Stars/2.0; IL Gateways/2.0 B345755; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI Registry/2.0; MN Develop/2.0; MOPD/2.0; MSDE/2.0 CKO-157185, Child Development; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NJCCIS/2.0; NV Registry/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK Registry/2.0; OR/2.0; PA Keys/2.0; SC Endeavors/2.0; SD/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT NLCCV/2.0; WA STARS/2.0; WI Registry/2.0; WY Stars/2.0
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.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/teaching-skills-across-curriculum-with-32621Teaching Skills Across the Curriculum With InsectsDiscover 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationTeaching Skills Across the Curriculum With InsectsDiscover 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.32621OnlinePT60M
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.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/autism-developmental-delays-and-behavior-32623Autism, Developmental Delays, and Behavior, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationThis 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationAutism, Developmental Delays, and Behavior, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationThis 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.32623OnlinePT120M
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.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/intergenerational-collaboration-32613Intergenerational CollaborationWhen 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationIntergenerational CollaborationWhen 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.32613OnlinePT120M
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR PDR/2.0; AZ Registry/2.0; CA Registry/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC PDIS/2.0 Professionalism And Advocacy; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GaPDS-ASO/2.0; HI/2.0; IA Registry/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID Stars/2.0; IL Gateways/2.0 B345755; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI Registry/2.0; MN Develop/2.0; MOPD/1.0; MSDE/2.0 CKO-157185, Professionalism; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NJCCIS/2.0; NV Registry/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK Registry/2.0; OR/2.0; PA Keys/2.0; SC Endeavors/2.0; SD/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT NLCCV/2.0; WA STARS/2.0; WI Registry/2.0; WY Stars/2.0
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.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/simple-inexpensive-additions-to-maximize-32605Simple, Inexpensive Additions to Maximize Learning Through PlayBudgets 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSimple, Inexpensive Additions to Maximize Learning Through PlayBudgets 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.32605OnlinePT60M
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.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/understanding-early-childhood-diagnosis-what-32617Understanding Early Childhood Diagnosis: What Preschool Teachers Need to KnowThis course will support early childhood educators in recognizing, understanding, and responding to various presentations of mental health disorders in preschool-age children.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationUnderstanding Early Childhood Diagnosis: What Preschool Teachers Need to KnowThis course will support early childhood educators in recognizing, understanding, and responding to various presentations of mental health disorders in preschool-age children.32617OnlinePT120M
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR PDR/2.0; AZ Registry/2.0; CA Registry/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC PDIS/2.0 Child Growth And Development; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GaPDS-ASO/2.0; HI/2.0; IA Registry/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID Stars/2.0; IL Gateways/2.0 B345755; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY ECE-TRIS/2.0; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI Registry/2.0; MN Develop/2.0; MOPD/2.0; MSDE/2.0 CKO-157185, Child Development; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NJCCIS/2.0; NV Registry/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK Registry/2.0; OR/2.0; PA Keys/2.0; SC Endeavors/2.0; SD/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT NLCCV/2.0; WA STARS/2.0; WI Registry/2.0; WY Stars/2.0
This course will support early childhood educators in recognizing, understanding, and responding to various presentations of mental health disorders in preschool-age children.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/reflective-practice-as-your-superpower-32604Reflective Practice as Your Superpower: Coaching From the Recipient’s PerspectiveTake charge of your professional learning and development! Develop your reflective practice with the right mindset and strategies for making coaching conversations work for you.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationReflective Practice as Your Superpower: Coaching From the Recipient’s PerspectiveTake charge of your professional learning and development! Develop your reflective practice with the right mindset and strategies for making coaching conversations work for you.32604OnlinePT60M
AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR PDR/1.0; AZ Registry/1.0; CA Registry/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; HI/1.0; IA Registry/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID Stars/1.0; IL Gateways/1.0 B345755; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY ECE-TRIS/1.0; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI Registry/1.0; MOPD/1.0; MSDE/1.0 CTO-158584, Professionalism; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NJCCIS/1.0; NV Registry/1.0; NY/1.0; OH/1.0; OK Registry/1.0; OR/1.0; PA Keys/1.0; SC Endeavors/1.0; SD/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT NLCCV/1.0; WA STARS/1.0; WI Registry/1.0; WY Stars/1.0
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.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/preventing-and-responding-to-violence-32614Preventing and Responding to Violence, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationA 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPreventing and Responding to Violence, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationA 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.32614OnlinePT120M
AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR PDR/2.0; AZ Registry/2.0; CA Registry/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC PDIS/2.0 Health Safety And Nutrition; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GaPDS-ASO/2.0; HI/2.0; IA Registry/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID Stars/2.0; IL Gateways/2.0 B345755; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY ECE-TRIS/2.0; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI Registry/2.0; MN Develop/2.0; MOPD/2.0; MSDE/2.0 CKO-157185, Health & Safety & Nutrition; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NJCCIS/2.0; NV Registry/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK Registry/2.0; OR/2.0; PA Keys/2.0; SC Endeavors/2.0; SD/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT NLCCV/2.0; WI Registry/2.0; WY Stars/2.0
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.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/introduction-to-research-literacy-for-32598Introduction to Research LiteracyThis 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationIntroduction to Research LiteracyThis 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.32598OnlinePT60M
AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR PDR/1.0; AZ Registry/1.0; CA Registry/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GaPDS-ASO/1.0; HI/1.0; IA Registry/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID Stars/1.0; IL Gateways/1.0 B345755; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY ECE-TRIS/1.0; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI Registry/1.0; MOPD/1.0; MSDE/1.0 CTO-158584, Professionalism; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NJCCIS/1.0; NV Registry/1.0; NY/1.0; OH/1.0; OK Registry/1.0; OR/1.0; PA Keys/1.0; SC Endeavors/1.0; SD/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT NLCCV/1.0; WA STARS/1.0; WI Registry/1.0; WY Stars/1.0
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.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/to-support-young-children-in-32594How To Support Young Children in Foster Care with a Closer Look at TraumaThis 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationHow To Support Young Children in Foster Care with a Closer Look at TraumaThis 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.32594OnlinePT60M
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.