The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved for Washington STARS hours.
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 Part 1 of the CDA Credential coursework is not recognized in Washington for professional development hours credit. The remaining eleven parts of the CDA Credential packages on Continued ECE have been approved by WA for professional development hours, and appear in the course list below. Part 1 may be accessed by clicking the name of the track you need to complete: Preschool, Infant and Toddler, Family Child Care.
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.
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
AK/4.0; AL/4.0; AR PDR/4.0; AZ Registry/4.0; CA Registry/4.0; CO/4.0; CT/4.0; DC PDIS/4.0 Program Management: Operation And Evaluation; DE/4.0; FL/4.0; GaPDS-ASO/4.0; HI/4.0; IA Registry/4.0; IACET/0.4; ID Stars/4.0; IL Gateways/4.0 B345755; IN/4.0; KS/4.0; MA/4.0; ME/4.0; MI Registry/4.0; MOPD/4.0; MSDE/4.0 CKO-157185, Professionalism; NC DCDEE/4.0; NE/4.0; NH/4.0; NJCCIS/4.0; NV Registry/4.0; NY/4.0; OH/4.0; OK Registry/4.0; OR/4.0; PA Keys/4.0; SC Endeavors/4.0; SD/4.0; TX/4.0; UT/4.0; VA/4.0; VT NLCCV/4.0; WA STARS/4.0; WI Registry/4.0; WY Stars/4.0
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/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; KY ECE-TRIS/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.
3/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.
4/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.
5/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.
6/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.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/intentional-questioning-strategies-32586Intentional Questioning StrategiesAre you intentional about the questions you ask children? Review the research and strategies to improve your questioning to support positive outcomes in children’s learning and development.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationIntentional Questioning StrategiesAre you intentional about the questions you ask children? Review the research and strategies to improve your questioning to support positive outcomes in children’s learning and development.32586OnlinePT60M
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, Curriculum; 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
Are you intentional about the questions you ask children? Review the research and strategies to improve your questioning to support positive outcomes in children’s learning and development.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/setting-boundaries-and-time-management-32615Setting Boundaries and Time Management Techniques for Home VisitorsLearn how home visitors can set professional boundaries while creating relationships with families. Explore time management techniques to support maintaining effective programming while working with families.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSetting Boundaries and Time Management Techniques for Home VisitorsLearn how home visitors can set professional boundaries while creating relationships with families. Explore time management techniques to support maintaining effective programming while working with families.32615OnlinePT60M
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
Learn how home visitors can set professional boundaries while creating relationships with families. Explore time management techniques to support maintaining effective programming while working with families.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/cda-renewal-home-visitor-part-32649CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part CLearn ways to help keep children safe during play with toys, from pests, and from medical emergencies. Learn about planning and documenting home visits and how to be non-biased when completing assessments on children. This course is one of five parts that together comprise a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant to the Home Visitor setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part E” and may be completed in any order.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part CLearn ways to help keep children safe during play with toys, from pests, and from medical emergencies. Learn about planning and documenting home visits and how to be non-biased when completing assessments on children. This course is one of five parts that together comprise a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant to the Home Visitor setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part E” and may be completed in any order.32649OnlinePT540M
AK/9.0; AL/9.0; AR PDR/9.0; AZ Registry/9.0; CA Registry/9.0; CO/9.0; CT/9.0; DE/9.0; FL/9.0; GaPDS-ASO/9.0; HI/9.0; IA Registry/9.0; IACET/0.9; ID Stars/9.0; IL Gateways/9.0 B345755; IN/9.0; KS/9.0; MA/9.0; ME/9.0; MI Registry/9.0; MOPD/9.0; NE/9.0; NH/9.0; NJCCIS/9.0; NV Registry/9.0; NY/9.0; OH/9.0; OK Registry/9.0; OR/9.0; PA Keys/9.0; SD/9.0; TX/9.0; UT/9.0; VA/9.0; VT NLCCV/9.0; WA STARS/9.0; WI Registry/9.0; WY Stars/9.0
Learn ways to help keep children safe during play with toys, from pests, and from medical emergencies. Learn about planning and documenting home visits and how to be non-biased when completing assessments on children. This course is one of five parts that together comprise a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant to the Home Visitor setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part E” and may be completed in any order.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/cda-renewal-home-visitor-part-32608CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part ALearn about different sensory processing areas, behaviors seen in those areas, and strategies to support children. Learn about the impact of screen time and “high-tech toys” on the development of young children, as well as fine motor development and how it impacts school readiness. This course is one of five parts comprising a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant to the Home Visitor setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part E” and may be completed in any order.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part ALearn about different sensory processing areas, behaviors seen in those areas, and strategies to support children. Learn about the impact of screen time and “high-tech toys” on the development of young children, as well as fine motor development and how it impacts school readiness. This course is one of five parts comprising a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant to the Home Visitor setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part E” and may be completed in any order.32608OnlinePT540M
AK/9.0; AL/9.0; AR PDR/9.0; AZ Registry/9.0; CA Registry/9.0; CO/9.0; CT/9.0; DE/9.0; FL/9.0; GaPDS-ASO/9.0; HI/9.0; IA Registry/9.0; IACET/0.9; ID Stars/9.0; IL Gateways/9.0 B345755; IN/9.0; KS/9.0; MA/9.0; ME/9.0; MI Registry/9.0; MOPD/9.0; NE/9.0; NH/9.0; NJCCIS/9.0; NV Registry/9.0; NY/9.0; OH/9.0; OK Registry/9.0; OR/9.0; PA Keys/9.0; SD/9.0; TX/9.0; UT/9.0; VA/9.0; VT NLCCV/9.0; WA STARS/9.0; WI Registry/9.0; WY Stars/9.0
Learn about different sensory processing areas, behaviors seen in those areas, and strategies to support children. Learn about the impact of screen time and “high-tech toys” on the development of young children, as well as fine motor development and how it impacts school readiness. This course is one of five parts comprising a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant to the Home Visitor setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part E” and may be completed in any order.