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State Approval Information for Washington

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.

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I'm a Director, Now What?
Presented by Jennifer Romanoff, MA
Video
Course: #32698Level: Intermediate4 Hours
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.

Intergenerational Collaboration
Presented by Emily Mosby, MS
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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.

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.

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.

Intentional Questioning Strategies
Presented by Joanna Grymes, PhD
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Course: #32586Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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.

Setting Boundaries and Time Management Techniques for Home Visitors
Presented by Christine O'Brien, BS, MS
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Course: #32615Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part C
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD, Nancy Nathenson, RRT, Dana Staser, BA, Christine O'Brien, BS, MS, Natasha Crosby Kile, MS, Rebecca Reynolds, MA, EdD
Video
Course: #32649Level: Intermediate9 Hours
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.

CDA Renewal - Home Visitor, Part A
Presented by Jamie Cruz, MOT, OTR/L, Emily Dassow, BS, OTR/L, Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #32608Level: Intermediate9 Hours
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.

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