Ethics, Values & Professionalism

Say Cheese! Photos are an important addition to any early childhood setting as they can be used to individualize and personalize concepts and activities, make abstract concepts real to children, and support all areas of the curriculum. Join us as we explore many ways to enrich children’s learning experiences with photos. Tuition: $35 Hours: 5

ECE-4009 SA 8/13 9A-2P LEM Bunch

Toxic Stress to Safe Zone Current brain research demonstrates children who have been exposed to traumatic events have changed brain architecture. Professionals who work with young children who have experienced trauma and toxic stress will gain a broader understanding of trauma, toxic stress, and strategies to mitigate risks and better support children. Tuition: $0 Hours: 3

ECE-4136 T 9/20 6-9P LEM Moore

Making Most of Interest Centers Interest centers can increase learning while reducing behavior issues in your early learning environment. Explore strategies for encouraging meaningful play opportunities and gather tips and tools for setting up successful interest areas for a variety of ages. Tuition: $35 Hours: 5

ECE-3926 W 9/21-9/28 6:45-9:15P LEM Bunch

Bring on the Books Seasonal Fun Books aren’t just for story time anymore! Discover creative ways to incorporate seasonal children’s books into various interest centers and throughout all areas of learning and development. Tuition: $35 Hours: 5

ECE-3339 SA 10/8 9A-2P HSC Bunch Digging Into Diversity Professionals working with young children explore their cultural awareness and how concepts such as marginalization and implicit bias impact their work. Learn strategies to embed empathy and acceptance while working with children and families. Tuition: $0 Hours: 3

ECE-4135 T 11/1 6-9P LEM Moore

Ethics, Values & Professionalism Explore the topic of ethics, values, and professionalism in early childhood education. Examine the National Association’s Code of Ethics while considering how this position statement impacts your actions as an early childhood educator. Tuition: $35 Hours: 5

ECE-4171 W 11/9-11/16 6:45-9:15P LEM Gordon

Investigating Our Learning Explore ways to promote the importance of play investigations for young children. Identify ways to present children’s research projects and findings to parents, co-teachers, and administrators. Bring a spiral notebook to the first night of class. Tuition: $35 Hours: 5

ECE-4117 W 11/30-12/7 6:45-9:15P LEM Gordon

0-5 Expulsion Prevention Professionals working with young children explore the prison pipeline and the work of Walter Gilliam. Examine how children who have experienced trauma are at risk. Identify ways to prevent expulsion from early learning environments, which leads to better success in school and life. Tuition: $0 Hours: 2

ECE-4137 T 12/6 6-8P LEM Moore

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Family Child Care Policies & Contracts As a small business owner, you should have contracts and policies in place that help you communicate with families. Explore the components of effective contracts and policies, as well as the pitfalls to avoid. Tuition: $35 Hours: 5

ECE-4143 Online 8/22-8/28 ONL Bland

Arranging the Family Care Child Space Learn ways to set up and organize your space, both indoors and out, to meet the needs of the children in your care. Tuition: $35 Hours: 5

ECE-4139 Online 9/19-9/25 ONL Swalley