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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, Has It Become A 4 Letter Word In Education?
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
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Course: #35163Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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.

Inspiring Young Children’s Engagement Through Active Learning
Presented by Eve Margol, BA, MEd
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Course: #32513Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Professional Communication and Conduct for Early and Mid-Career Educators
Presented by Emily Mosby, MS
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Course: #32485Level: Introductory2 Hours
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.

Tame Challenging Behavior PAINS, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Course: #32512Level: Intermediate2 Hours
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.

Practical Tips for Leading and Managing an Early Childhood Program
Presented by Angèle Sancho Passe, BS, MA
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Course: #32491Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course invites early childhood leaders to draw on their skills as former teachers. It proposes practical tips for program administration, time management, supporting staff, communication, dealing with challenging behaviors, and leader wellness.

Program Improvement Structures and Systems, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Dr. Desiree Del-Zio, EdD
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Course: #32487Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course outlines systems that evaluate program performance and promote continuous quality improvement. Real-life examples highlight useable work plans that drive evaluation systems, measure outcomes, and determine areas of success and risk. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

A Leadership Approach for Staff Training on Safety and Supervision
Presented by Heather Olsen, EdD
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Course: #32497Level: Advanced1 Hour
The most important responsibility of any early education program manager/educator is the proper supervision and care of the children in their care. This responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child requires an administrative leader who can provide staff support.

Techniques and Tips for Supervision During Play
Presented by Heather Olsen, EdD
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Course: #32494Level: Introductory1 Hour
We know young children learn through play. This course is filled with supervision tips, play strategies, and suggestive items for supervision techniques.

Supporting STEAM Learning Through Music
Presented by Lili M. Levinowitz, PhD
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Course: #32457Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn how music and movement activities can support STEAM learning in young children. Experience songs and example lessons to use in your classroom.

Understanding and Working with Diverse Families
Presented by Stephenie Howard, PhD, LCSW
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Course: #32500Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Understand families from a structured and research-based perspective using the life cycle model. Explore diverse families and family systems to understand families' needs.