Educators must encourage children to say positive things about themselves and help them identify their strengths and talents and focus on those. This course includes articles, websites and videos that promote building self-esteem, the negative impact of social media and developing social skills. This is a 3-hour Child Development course. The cost of the class is $25.

Meaningful relationships between older and younger individuals significantly enhance the well-being of both generations. These connections provide youth with crucial mentorship and support for success, while offering older adults a profound sense of purpose, improved health, and greater happiness through "generativity"—investing in the next generation. Despite societal shifts that have led to age segregation, the article advocates for intentional efforts and innovative programs to foster these vital intergenerational bonds for a more fulfilled society. (CKO 3 hrs PRO) The cost of this course is $25.

The success of youth in school is strongly linked to their health and proper nutrition. This course will explore what nutrients children need to maintain a healthy body and tips on providing nutritious snacks for them.(COK 3  Health, Safety and Nutrition)  The cost of the course is $25.

This fun, hands-on course inspires early childhood educators to bring seasonal joy into their classrooms with creative activities using natural and sensory-rich materials like grass, bubbles, and paints. Designed for children from toddlers to school-age, these playful learning experiences support physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development while making the most of spring and summer energy. (CKO 3 hrs Curriculum) The cost of this course is $25.

This follow-up to Session I offers an expanded exploration of hands-on spring and summer activities using goops, bubbles, and paints. Early childhood educators will discover new, more complex projects and creative ways to elevate sensory and art-based learning in their programs. Participants will leave with fresh ideas to spark engagement, creativity, and developmental growth in children from toddlers to school-age. (CKO 3 hrs Curriculum) The cost of this course is $25.

This engaging course helps early childhood educators design exciting, hands-on summer activities for children from Pre-K to school-age. Participants will explore creative ways to enhance summer programming with WOW-worthy ideas that spark imagination, fun, and learning. Educators will leave inspired to think outside the box and bring fresh energy into their classrooms and programs. (CKO 3 hours Curriculum) The cost of this course is $25.

Team building in early childhood classrooms fosters collaboration, enhances communication, and creates a supportive environment for educators and staff. This course explores creative and innovative methods to develop cohesive teams that positively impact children’s learning and classroom dynamics. Participants will learn strategies to build trust, resolve conflicts, and encourage collective problem-solving, ensuring a harmonious and productive early childhood environment. (CKO: PRO 3.0). The cost of this 3 hour course is $25.

This course will help participants better understand how to plan for and support students with disabilities, while building effective relationships with families and using targeted teaching strategies to improve academic outcomes. (CKO SN 3) The cost of the course is $25.


Parents have an excellent chance to foster their children's growth and development and make a difference in their education because they are their kids' first instructors. In addition, many parents desire to be active in their children's education. Family participation should be a central  component of teaching and learning, according to educational experts and policymakers. As the focus has changed on how families may play in education, many schools are attempting to figure out ways to engage families to participate in student learning. (CKO 3 hours Community) The cost of this course is $25.

* This training will address the importance of children being introduced to books, stages of literacy development and how to assess quality books. Expanding literacy in early care programs and families will be reviewed. Various types of materials, props and resources which promote literacy development will be presented. (CKO 3 hours CUR) The cost of the course is $25.

* This training will  address Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. The role of early care professionals is critical to provide children new and creative problem- solving experiences, displaying data, supporting creativity and linking all 5 components together. This is an integrated approach to learning that encourages children to think outside of the box.  (CKO 3 hours CUR) The cost of this course is $25.

Play is critical for the development of children. Through play, children can explore and experiment with the world around them. Play provides social training that helps children learn to take turns, cooperate, negotiate and resolve conflicts. This course will address how play develops these skills and suggests various types of activities that promote learning with play. (CKO 3.0 CUR) The cost of the course is $25.

Big Stress, Small Stress and Toxic Stress. Children must now find ways to adapt to change and early educators must find ways to recognize the signs of stress and healthy ways to manage it. (CKO 3 hours CD) The cost of the course is $25.
This 3 hour course will focus on the developmental growth of babies from birth to three. Participants with understand the stages of development and how to engage babies for their optimum development. (CKO 3 hours Child Development) The cost of the course is $25.

This course will explore how creative play stimulates brain development, which improves the development of gross motor and fine motor skills as well as improves intelligence, learning, and memory. In addition to being born, brains are also developed throughout time based on our experiences. Brain experts identify two ways to build and maintain a solid brain function i.e., a) serve and return b) good kinds of stress. Similarly, children may learn in a fun and intellectually rich way through playful learning, which includes both free play and directed play. The science of learning, an interdisciplinary field of study, has identified four essential components of effective learning, which is an interdisciplinary field of study. (COK 3 hours Child Development) This course costs $25.

* The time out chair is out! New ideas, effective strategies to support your program. This course will address behavior management issues, current strategies, to successfully apply in your program.(CKO 6 hours CD) The cost of the course is $50.

Recognizing children with special needs early in their development is crucial for providing timely and effective interventions. For children aged 2 to 6, this early recognition can significantly impact their overall development and learning path. This session will review various disabilities and characteristics associated with specific disabilities. Participants will delve deeper into teachers and support staff recognizing skills and strategies to manage classroom learning and behavior. (3 hour Special Needs). The cost of the course is $25.

* This training will explore the importance of hearing and listening, brain and personality skills connection and elevating your personal self-confidence. Topics will also include bouncing back from challenges and becoming mentally strong with a positive attitude. Attitude Is Everything will stress the importance of how to interact and maintain positive relationships with others. (CKO 3 hours PRO) The cost of the course is $25.


* Attitude plays a critical role in shaping our experiences and outcomes. A positive attitude helps us overcome challenges, be motivated and maintain a growth mindset. A positive attitude can help us unlock our potential and embrace life’s opportunities with enthusiasm. This course provides the definition and theory of attitudes, the importance of attitude, the power of positive thinking and how it improves your life. (CKO 6 PRO) The cost of the course is $50.

 


* A unique kind of professionalism is required in an early childhood education setting. It requires dedication to be able to foster a safe and nurturing environment that helps young children succeed. Thus, early childhood educators are entrusted with shaping the minds of young people and promoting a love for learning. This course explores the core body of knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions early childhood educators must demonstrate. (CKO 6 PRO). The cost of this course is $50.