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The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education may count toward Texas child care licensing and Professional Development Registry requirements. We are learning more about approval to provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses through the Texas Education Agency. Meanwhile, feel free to search our library for courses that may be helpful to your professional development.

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Play. Talk. Read. A Guide to Supporting Children in a Digital World
Presented by Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #32631Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course is an update and continuation of “The Impact of Tech on Development and Academic Readiness.” Enjoy a deeper dive into what early childhood teachers need to know about obstacles to development, how this impacts educational success, and how to lead the way to improving outcomes.

The Importance of Cultural Relativism and Social-Identity in Early Learning Programs
Presented by Jocelyn Jones, MS, ECS
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Course: #32622Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Learn the significance of cultural relativism and self-identity for children from birth to age 5. Learn how to identify ethnocentrisms and cultural biases, eliminate negative social factors affecting children in learning environments, and create culturally enriched classrooms.

Teaching Skills Across the Curriculum With Insects
Presented by Judy Ross, MS
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Course: #32621Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Discover how you can use a variety of insects (and some non-insects) to teach language arts and literacy, STEAM, social-emotional skills, and 21st-century skills. Explore insect attributes, appearance, behaviors, and life cycles using realia and live bugs, storybooks, informational text, and online resources.

Simple, Inexpensive Additions to Maximize Learning Through Play
Presented by Amber Tankersley, PhD
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Course: #32605Level: Introductory1 Hour
Budgets are often limited in early childhood programs which means early childhood professionals must be creative in selecting materials to use in their classrooms. This course provides an overview of how to maximize learning opportunities using repurposed, free, found, and inexpensive items.

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.

Introduction to Research Literacy
Presented by Ruth Werner, BA, Jessica Lewis, MEd
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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
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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.

Bed Bugs, Pinworms, and Other Home Pests
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #32612Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Bed Bugs, Pinworms, and Others, Oh My!
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #32582Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.