The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and may be used for annual child care licensing requirements in Maryland. To find courses to meet Core of Knowledge training, use the "Duration" menu to search for courses that are two hours in duration or longer. Shorter duration courses may be used to meet Maryland Continued Training (elective) requirements.
CDA Credential courses on Continued meet the requirements of the Council for Professional Recognition for the foundational training hours to apply for your initial CDA. Please note that each of the CDA bundles have been approved under a single approval code by MSDE; if you need a single certificate of completion with approval code for your 120-hour Credential bundle, or for your 45-hour Renewal bundle, please contact our Customer Experience Team to assist you.
If you are looking for courses to meet your state teacher licensing requirements, please refer to your state department of education for information on acceptable courses. Meanwhile, feel free to search our library for courses that may be helpful to your professional development.
1/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, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationHome 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.32587OnlinePT60M
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; MSDE/1.0 CTO-158584, Professionalism; 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.
2/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, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationHome 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.32583OnlinePT60M
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; MSDE/1.0 CTO-158584, Professionalism; 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.
3/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, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationBed 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.32582OnlinePT60M
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; MSDE/1.0 CTO-158584, Health & Safety & Nutrition; 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.
4/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, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPlay, 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.35163OnlinePT60M
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.
5/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, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationExploring 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!35164OnlinePT60M
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!
6/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, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationInspiring 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.32513OnlinePT60M
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.
7/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, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationProfessional 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.32485OnlinePT120M
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; MN Develop/2.0; MOPD/2.0; MSDE/2.0 CKO-157185, Professionalism; 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.
8/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, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationTame 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.32512OnlinePT120M
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.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/individualized-instruction-in-partnership-with-32507Individualized Instruction, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn effective strategies to individualize teaching for children birth to 7, with specific dual language learning and disabilities techniques. Explore strategies from child observations to lesson planning, presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association’s Training West.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationIndividualized Instruction, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn effective strategies to individualize teaching for children birth to 7, with specific dual language learning and disabilities techniques. Explore strategies from child observations to lesson planning, presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association’s Training West.32507OnlinePT120M
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 Observing Documenting And Assessing To Support Young Children And Families, Inclusive Practices; 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; MN Develop/2.0; MOPD/2.0; MSDE/2.0 CKO-157185, Curriculum; 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 effective strategies to individualize teaching for children birth to 7, with specific dual language learning and disabilities techniques. Explore strategies from child observations to lesson planning, presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association’s Training West.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/infant-mental-health-everybody-s-32495Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is Everybody’s BusinessInfant Mental Health (IMH) offers an important framework for anyone working with young children and their families. This course will fully describe IMH and highlight key strategies to effectively support families with young children.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationInfant and Early Childhood Mental Health is Everybody’s BusinessInfant Mental Health (IMH) offers an important framework for anyone working with young children and their families. This course will fully describe IMH and highlight key strategies to effectively support families with young children.32495OnlinePT60M
Infant Mental Health (IMH) offers an important framework for anyone working with young children and their families. This course will fully describe IMH and highlight key strategies to effectively support families with young children.