Continued is an approved organization with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to offer distance learning courses. All courses on Continued Early Childhood Education may be applied to New York child care licensing and Aspire registry requirements.
Scholarship funding to participate in continued training may be available through the Educational Incentive Program. For more information, visit our EIP Guide Page.
We are not yet able to offer course approval to meet CTLE Professional Certificate requirements through the Office of Teaching Initiatives, but we encourage you to check back as this may change in the future. Meanwhile, feel free to search our library for courses that may be helpful to your professional development.
1/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/when-there-s-more-than-32595When There’s More Than One Door… Supporting Children in Foster Care for Home VisitorsThis course supports professionals in home visiting to increase their awareness of the needs of young children in foster care. Participants will also gain strategies to support their work with families across this unique population of children participating in home visiting services.auditory, textual, visual
This course supports professionals in home visiting to increase their awareness of the needs of young children in foster care. Participants will also gain strategies to support their work with families across this unique population of children participating in home visiting services.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/bed-bugs-pinworms-and-other-32612Bed Bugs, Pinworms, and Other Home PestsHead lice, pinworms, and other pesky critters are a common nuisance in homes with young children. Learn what they are and how to advise families on treating and preventing infestation.auditory, textual, visual
Head lice, pinworms, and other pesky critters are a common nuisance in homes with young children. Learn what they are and how to advise families on treating and preventing infestation.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/home-visiting-documenting-visit-and-32587Home Visiting: Documenting the Home Visit and Weekly PlanningThis course is designed to support home visitors as they encourage families to participate in observing and assessing children’s outcomes and documenting the work done within the home visit.auditory, textual, visual
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; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI Registry/1.0; MOPD/1.0; 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 is designed to support home visitors as they encourage families to participate in observing and assessing children’s outcomes and documenting the work done within the home visit.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/home-visiting-child-observations-and-32583Home Visiting: Child Observations and Weekly PlanningThis course supports home visitors as they organize their home visits with families and encourage family participation in weekly planning and assessing children’s outcomes.auditory, textual, visual
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; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI Registry/1.0; MOPD/1.0; 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 supports home visitors as they organize their home visits with families and encourage family participation in weekly planning and assessing children’s outcomes.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/bed-bugs-pinworms-and-others-32582Bed Bugs, Pinworms, and Others, Oh My!Head lice, pinworms, and other pesky critters are a common nuisance in ECE settings. Learn what they are and how to treat and prevent infestation in your program.auditory, textual, visual
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; 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
Head lice, pinworms, and other pesky critters are a common nuisance in ECE settings. Learn what they are and how to treat and prevent infestation in your program.
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, visual
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; 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; WI Registry/1.0; WY Stars/1.0
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, visual
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; 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; WI Registry/1.0; WY Stars/1.0
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, visual
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; 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
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/professional-communication-and-conduct-for-32485Professional Communication and Conduct for Early and Mid-Career EducatorsLevel up your professionalism in this course that helps early and mid-career educators put their best foot forward through professional communication, relationship-building, and conflict management. Polish your professional behaviors and review professionalism “deal breakers” that could be holding you back in your career.auditory, textual, visual
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; MOPD/2.0; 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
Level up your professionalism in this course that helps early and mid-career educators put their best foot forward through professional communication, relationship-building, and conflict management. Polish your professional behaviors and review professionalism “deal breakers” that could be holding you back in your career.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/tame-challenging-behavior-pains-in-32512Tame Challenging Behavior PAINS, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn how to implement five powerful strategies that nurturing and responsive teachers use to guide and support children’s behavior. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.auditory, textual, visual
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 Social Emotional 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; 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
Learn how to implement five powerful strategies that nurturing and responsive teachers use to guide and support children’s behavior. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.