The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved by the North Carolina DCDEE to count towards child care licensing in-service training hours.
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1/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/i-m-director-now-what-32698I'm a Director, Now What?This course is designed to help the newly promoted director transition into the role of “leader” versus “peer.” Learn about center culture, parent relationships, and leadership skill building.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationI'm a Director, Now What?This course is designed to help the newly promoted director transition into the role of “leader” versus “peer.” Learn about center culture, parent relationships, and leadership skill building.32698OnlinePT240M
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This course is designed to help the newly promoted director transition into the role of “leader” versus “peer.” Learn about center culture, parent relationships, and leadership skill building.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/play-talk-read-guide-to-32631Play. Talk. Read. A Guide to Supporting Children in a Digital WorldThis course is an update and continuation of “The Impact of Tech on Development and Academic Readiness.” Enjoy a deeper dive into what early childhood teachers need to know about obstacles to development, how this impacts educational success, and how to lead the way to improving outcomes.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPlay. Talk. Read. A Guide to Supporting Children in a Digital WorldThis course is an update and continuation of “The Impact of Tech on Development and Academic Readiness.” Enjoy a deeper dive into what early childhood teachers need to know about obstacles to development, how this impacts educational success, and how to lead the way to improving outcomes.32631OnlinePT60M
This course is an update and continuation of “The Impact of Tech on Development and Academic Readiness.” Enjoy a deeper dive into what early childhood teachers need to know about obstacles to development, how this impacts educational success, and how to lead the way to improving outcomes.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/whatt-does-social-studies-look-32624What Does Social Studies Look Like in an Early Childhood Classroom?Traditional social studies topics seem too advanced for early childhood classrooms; however, young children are ready and eager to learn about many concepts from the social domain. This course outlines what a developmentally appropriate social studies curriculum might look like in an early childhood classroom.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationWhat Does Social Studies Look Like in an Early Childhood Classroom?Traditional social studies topics seem too advanced for early childhood classrooms; however, young children are ready and eager to learn about many concepts from the social domain. This course outlines what a developmentally appropriate social studies curriculum might look like in an early childhood classroom.32624OnlinePT60M
Traditional social studies topics seem too advanced for early childhood classrooms; however, young children are ready and eager to learn about many concepts from the social domain. This course outlines what a developmentally appropriate social studies curriculum might look like in an early childhood classroom.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/ifsp-iep-writing-and-team-32666IFSP/IEP Writing and Team CollaborationSharpen your IFSP/IEP writing skills, including writing collaborative IFSP/IEP goals.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationIFSP/IEP Writing and Team CollaborationSharpen your IFSP/IEP writing skills, including writing collaborative IFSP/IEP goals.32666OnlinePT120M
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/effective-conversations-with-parents-32630Effective Conversations with ParentsThere are many hot topics that early childhood educators need to address with parents in center and home settings. This course highlights strategies for effective conversations to develop positive relationships with parents.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationEffective Conversations with ParentsThere are many hot topics that early childhood educators need to address with parents in center and home settings. This course highlights strategies for effective conversations to develop positive relationships with parents.32630OnlinePT60M
There are many hot topics that early childhood educators need to address with parents in center and home settings. This course highlights strategies for effective conversations to develop positive relationships with parents.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/play-has-it-become-4-35163Play, Has It Become A 4 Letter Word In Education?The concept of returning to play-based Pre-K and K seems to be making a resurgence. Promoting learning via play makes sense as children naturally learn through exploration, cause and effect, and pleasure. Throwing away the worksheets to pave the way for play-based learning to become the norm can initially be daunting for all working with young children. We will review research, implementation, and outcomes that promote this initiative.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPlay, Has It Become A 4 Letter Word In Education?The concept of returning to play-based Pre-K and K seems to be making a resurgence. Promoting learning via play makes sense as children naturally learn through exploration, cause and effect, and pleasure. Throwing away the worksheets to pave the way for play-based learning to become the norm can initially be daunting for all working with young children. We will review research, implementation, and outcomes that promote this initiative.35163OnlinePT60M
The concept of returning to play-based Pre-K and K seems to be making a resurgence. Promoting learning via play makes sense as children naturally learn through exploration, cause and effect, and pleasure. Throwing away the worksheets to pave the way for play-based learning to become the norm can initially be daunting for all working with young children. We will review research, implementation, and outcomes that promote this initiative.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/exploring-self-regulation-with-3-35164Exploring Self-Regulation With 3 To 5 Year OldsSelf-regulation for 3–5-year-olds can be quite variable. As we know, self-regulation skills help kids navigate their environments, regardless of age. This course will explore self-regulation for little ones just starting their first school experience. Learning to wait, responding calmly, being able to listen, and direction following are all part of building the foundational skills of self-regulation. Let’s help them get a great start!auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationExploring Self-Regulation With 3 To 5 Year OldsSelf-regulation for 3–5-year-olds can be quite variable. As we know, self-regulation skills help kids navigate their environments, regardless of age. This course will explore self-regulation for little ones just starting their first school experience. Learning to wait, responding calmly, being able to listen, and direction following are all part of building the foundational skills of self-regulation. Let’s help them get a great start!35164OnlinePT60M
Self-regulation for 3–5-year-olds can be quite variable. As we know, self-regulation skills help kids navigate their environments, regardless of age. This course will explore self-regulation for little ones just starting their first school experience. Learning to wait, responding calmly, being able to listen, and direction following are all part of building the foundational skills of self-regulation. Let’s help them get a great start!
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/inspiring-young-children-s-engagement-32513Inspiring Young Children’s Engagement Through Active LearningHow do we make students active rather than passive learners? In this course, walk away with strategies and learn how the classroom experience can change with the challenges and opportunities the 21st century presents for academic success.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationInspiring Young Children’s Engagement Through Active LearningHow do we make students active rather than passive learners? In this course, walk away with strategies and learn how the classroom experience can change with the challenges and opportunities the 21st century presents for academic success.32513OnlinePT60M
How do we make students active rather than passive learners? In this course, walk away with strategies and learn how the classroom experience can change with the challenges and opportunities the 21st century presents for academic success.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/promoting-listening-skills-in-young-32458Promoting Listening Skills in Young ChildrenListening is a crucial part of language development. This course highlights the importance of and provides strategies for promoting listening skills in young children.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPromoting Listening Skills in Young ChildrenListening is a crucial part of language development. This course highlights the importance of and provides strategies for promoting listening skills in young children.32458OnlinePT60M
Listening is a crucial part of language development. This course highlights the importance of and provides strategies for promoting listening skills in young children.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/ethics-in-action-early-childhood-32454Ethics in Action in Early ChildhoodThis course provides guidance on utilizing the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) ethics to guide best practices. Participants walk through scenarios to practice implementing research-based ways to guide difficult, everyday educator decisions.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationEthics in Action in Early ChildhoodThis course provides guidance on utilizing the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) ethics to guide best practices. Participants walk through scenarios to practice implementing research-based ways to guide difficult, everyday educator decisions.32454OnlinePT60M
This course provides guidance on utilizing the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) ethics to guide best practices. Participants walk through scenarios to practice implementing research-based ways to guide difficult, everyday educator decisions.