This course is one of twelve courses that together comprise a 120-hour package of coursework designed for acquiring a new Preschool CDA Credential. Each course includes 10 hours of content. Courses are labeled “CDA Credential - Preschool, Part 1” through “CDA Credential - Preschool, Part 12” and may be completed in any order. This course focuses on topics related to CDA Subject Area 6, Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism.
Course created on February 2, 2020
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/10.0; AL/10.0; AR PDR/10.0; AZ Registry/10.0; CA Registry/10.0; CO/10.0; CT/10.0; DC PDIS/10.0 Professionalism And Advocacy; DE/10.0; FL/10.0; GaPDS-ASO/10.0; HI/10.0; IA Registry/10.0; IACET/1.0; ID Stars/10.0; IL Gateways/10.0 B345755; IN/10.0; KS/10.0; MA/10.0; ME/10.0; MI Registry/10.0; MN Develop/10.0; MOPD/10.0; NE/10.0; NH/10.0; NJCCIS/10.0; NV Registry/10.0; NY/10.0; OH/10.0; OK Registry/10.0; OR/10.0; SD/10.0; TX/10.0; UT/10.0; VA/10.0; VT NLCCV/10.0; WA STARS/10.0; WI Registry/10.0; WY Stars/10.0
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to identify important background knowledge for a new teacher, the four dimensions of professionalism in early childhood, and effective strategies for ongoing growth.
- Participants will be able to explain how perception impacts our responses to stressors posed by leadership and how it influences leadership decisions.
- Participants will be able to describe stressors early childhood providers commonly face and strategies for addressing these physical, mental, and emotional stressors.
Agenda
| 0-60 Minutes | Essentials for the New Early Childhood Teacher; Amber Tankersley, PhD |
| 60-120 Minutes | I'm a Teacher, not a Babysitter!: Professionalism in Early Childhood; Natasha Crosby Kile, MS |
| 120-180 Minutes | Change Your Perception, Change Their Attitude: Part 1; Kathy Lincoln, MA |
| 180-240 Minutes | Change Your Perception, Change Their Attitude: Part 2; Kathy Lincoln, MA |
| 240-300 Minutes | Lifelong Learning; Connie Jo Smith, EdD |
| 300-360 Minutes | Stress, Trauma and Mindfulness: Self-Care for Educators; Nicole Steward, MSW, RYT |
| 360-420 Minutes | Ergonomic Strategies for the Childcare Worker: Keeping Your Body Safe While Caring for Young Children; Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT |
| 420-480 Minutes | Burnout Be Gone: Finding Wholeness Again; Melissa Deutsch, MS, CCC-SLP, CPCC, ACC |
| 480-540 Minutes | Health Behavior Change: Start Simply, But Simply Start; Marilyn Massey-Stokes, EdD, CHES, CHWC |
| 540-600 Minutes | Move Into Wellness, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association; Jen Stillion |
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Amber Tankersley
PhD
Amber Tankersley is an associate professor in child development within the department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary/early childhood education, a master's degree in elementary education, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction. She has worked in the field of early childhood for over 20 years as a preschool teacher, university child care center director, university instructor/professor and director of an NAEYC accredited preschool lab. She often presents at workshops/conferences on the topic of early childhood curriculum and the importance of play. She teaches courses such as: early childhood curriculum, interacting with children, parent/professional relationships, and she supervises practicum students and preschool student teachers.
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Natasha Crosby Kile
MS
Natasha Crosby Kile, MS is a Program Coordinator for Bentonville Schools in Bentonville, AR, and works as a certified trainer, writer, coach and consultant for both the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University. Natasha has over 25 years of experience working in the field of Early Childhood as a teacher, supervisor, trainer and mentor. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Child Development from the University of Arkansas and a Master's of Science in Childhood Services from Arkansas State University. Natasha has served as a leader in many areas including serving on the board of Arkansas Early Childhood Association. Natasha has a passion for training early childhood professionals and finds herself right at home in a group of 5 to 5,000 teachers that are eager to facilitate the growth of young children and support their families. She is a distinguished expert, and was named Arkansas Early Childhood Professional of the Year in 2012.
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Kathy Lincoln
MA
Kathy Lincoln holds a master's degree in Educational Administration and has nearly 25 years experience in education. She provides consultation and professional development for teachers and leaders that supports the creation of high quality, early education environments. With a background in business management, early education, sociology of families and communities, and language acquisition, she has acquired a unique skill set that supports the development of rich learning environments where every student and every staff member can be dedicated to reaching their fullest potential.
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Connie Jo Smith
EdD
Dr. Connie Jo Smith’s professional passions include exploring play, encouraging curiosity and problem solving in children and adults, designing professional development opportunities, and writing for the practitioner. Her most recent publications include “Behavioral Challenges in Early Childhood Settings” and “Growing, Growing Strong: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children” published by Redleaf Press. She has contributed to the early childhood field as a teacher of young children; director of for-profit and non-profit child care and Head Start programs; administrator of state and foundation programs; child care resource and referral administrator; child studies faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate classes; instructional design graduate faculty member; instructional designer; trainer, and author. Her academic background includes an EdD in Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, an EdS in Elementary and Early Curriculum and Instruction, an MA in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Area of Concentration, and a BS in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement.
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Nicole Steward
MSW, RYT
Nicole Steward is a social worker and registered yoga teacher (RYT) with a focus on community engagement, public education, foster youth advocacy, and trauma-informed yoga. With more than a decade of social work practice in non-profits and K-12 education, Nicole has noticed the need for radical self-care to discharge toxic stress we absorb through our work. This awareness drives her to study trauma as well as the ways yoga and mindfulness affect our brains and bodies, keeping us engaged and renewed. Nicole teaches yoga, mindfulness, and offers self-care workshops and retreats. Nicole believes self-care is a way of being we must adopt if we are to sustain ourselves as service providers, educators and human beings.
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Sara Loesche
MS OTR/L, CHT
Sara is an occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience. She began her career working in pediatrics before becoming a certified hand therapist in 2010. With this role, Sara was able to explore ergonomics as an area of interest by performing job site evaluations and helping injured workers return to work. She is now an Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University and has utilized her clinical background to look into the health and wellness of new mothers and supporting those caring for small children – of which ergonomics can play a large role.
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Melissa Deutsch
MS CCC-SLP, CPCC, ACC
Melissa Page Deutsch is a credentialed personal development coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. She has published and spoken nationally on creative and empowering ways to navigate professional transitions, banish burnout, and manage the inner critic. Melissa coaches individuals and small groups on their paths to more meaningful and fulfilled lives.
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Marilyn Massey-Stokes
EdD CHES, CHWC
Dr. Massey-Stokes is Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs in the School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology at Texas Woman's University. She has approximately 30 years of experience teaching health at the university level and has actively engaged in scholarship related to health education and health promotion, including child and adolescent health. Dr. Massey-Stokes is also a Certified Health Education Specialist and Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her passion is promoting health and wellness across the lifespan, and she particularly enjoys working with adult learners.
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Jen Stillion
Jen Stillion is a wellness coach and dance educator specializing in working with early childhood educators. After a decade of working closely with preschool directors and educators, she realized there is a desperate need for a fun and balanced wellness program to help alleviate the daily stresses and health issues of the preschool educator. It is Jen's mission to provide education, training and tools that will give the support that early childhood educators and staff need to live and work in health, wellness and balance.
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Natasha Kile: Financial: Natasha Kile was paid an honorarium for this course by continued.com. Non-financial: There are no non-financial disclosures.
Kathy Lincoln: Financial: Kathy Lincoln was paid an honorarium for this course by continued.com. She is operates a consulting business, Eduvative Thinking. Non-financial: Kathy is a state board member of the California Child Development Administrators Administration, Co-Chair of the Santa Clara County Local Planning Council, and Co-Chair of the Santa Clara County Title 5 Providers Group.
Connie Jo Smith: Financial: Connie Jo Smith was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Nicole Steward: Financial: Nicole Steward was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-Financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sara Loesche: Financial: Sara Loesche was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Melissa Deutsch: Financial: Melissa Deutsch was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Marilyn Massey-Stokes: Financial: Marilyn Massey-Stokes was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Jen Stillion: Financial: Jen Stillion was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. She is the creator of the Move into Wellness program, trainings and workshops promoting school staff health and wellness. Non-financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: The module, “Move Into Wellness,” is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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Arkansas Professional Development Registry
This course is approved by the Arkansas Professional Development Registry. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Arizona Registry
This course is approved by the Arizona Registry. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry
continued is an Approved Training Sponsor with the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Washington DC PDIS
continued is a Training Organization approved by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Early Learning (DEL), authorized to offer select courses. This course meets ongoing child care licensing training requirements in Washington DC. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Georgia Professional Development System Approved Sponsor Organization
This course is state-approved by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning for child care providers. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Iowa Child Care Provider Training Registry
continued is approved to provide professional development for Iowa DHS child care credit. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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IdahoSTARS
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Illinois Gateways
continued is an Authorized Entity for the Illinois Gateways Registry, organization number B345755 . This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Michigan Registry
This course is approved by the Michigan Registry. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Minnesota Center for Professional Development on the Develop Registry
This course is approved by the Minnesota Center for Professional Development on the Develop Registry. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Missouri Professional Development System
This course has been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Childhood for child care licensing and MOPD registry credit. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
New Jersey Workforce Registry
continued is an approved Training Agency with the New Jersey Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Nevada Registry
This course has been approved by the Nevada Registry for child care licensing and registry credit. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Oklahoma Registry
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Vermont Northern Lights
continued is an approved online training organization by Vermonts Northern Lights Career Development Center. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
Washington STARS
continued is approved to provide professional development for Washington STARS training hours. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).
The Registry - Wisconsin
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Wyoming Stars
This course has been approved by Wyoming Stars for child care licensing and registry credit. This course is offered for 10 clock hour(s).