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/ethics-in-action-early-childhood-32454Ethics in Action in Early ChildhoodThis course provides guidance on utilizing the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) ethics to guide best practices. Participants walk through scenarios to practice implementing research-based ways to guide difficult, everyday educator decisions.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationEthics in Action in Early ChildhoodThis course provides guidance on utilizing the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) ethics to guide best practices. Participants walk through scenarios to practice implementing research-based ways to guide difficult, everyday educator decisions.32454OnlinePT60M
This course provides guidance on utilizing the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) ethics to guide best practices. Participants walk through scenarios to practice implementing research-based ways to guide difficult, everyday educator decisions.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/designing-effective-learning-centers-for-32450Designing Effective Learning Centers for Young ChildrenLearning centers can provide an excellent way to organize learning opportunities for young children. This course will provide an overview of how to get started using learning centers in your early childhood program.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationDesigning Effective Learning Centers for Young ChildrenLearning centers can provide an excellent way to organize learning opportunities for young children. This course will provide an overview of how to get started using learning centers in your early childhood program.32450OnlinePT60M
Learning centers can provide an excellent way to organize learning opportunities for young children. This course will provide an overview of how to get started using learning centers in your early childhood program.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/evacuation-in-ece-everyone-out-32443Evacuation in ECE Settings: Everyone Out!Evacuation may be necessary in case of fire, flooding, utility disruption, violence, or other situations. Learn how to safely and quickly get children to a safe area, and ensure their safety and well-being while waiting for family pickup.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationEvacuation in ECE Settings: Everyone Out!Evacuation may be necessary in case of fire, flooding, utility disruption, violence, or other situations. Learn how to safely and quickly get children to a safe area, and ensure their safety and well-being while waiting for family pickup.32443OnlinePT60M
Evacuation may be necessary in case of fire, flooding, utility disruption, violence, or other situations. Learn how to safely and quickly get children to a safe area, and ensure their safety and well-being while waiting for family pickup.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/kids-with-to-support-them-32423Kids with Kids: How to Support ThemWorking with teen parents is challenging and can also be very rewarding with impacts on both parents and their children. This course offers information including risks and challenges, assessment tools, and various strategies.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationKids with Kids: How to Support ThemWorking with teen parents is challenging and can also be very rewarding with impacts on both parents and their children. This course offers information including risks and challenges, assessment tools, and various strategies.32423OnlinePT60M
Working with teen parents is challenging and can also be very rewarding with impacts on both parents and their children. This course offers information including risks and challenges, assessment tools, and various strategies.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/supporting-young-children-to-cope-32436Supporting Young Children to Cope, Build Resilience and Heal from Trauma through PlayFor children who experience trauma, play is a powerful tool that provides them with a context to transform the experiences that are overwhelming, frightening, and unimaginable into manageable and predictable events that they have control over. This course helps you understand the intersection of trauma and play and how to support children to have a voice and pathways to heal.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSupporting Young Children to Cope, Build Resilience and Heal from Trauma through PlayFor children who experience trauma, play is a powerful tool that provides them with a context to transform the experiences that are overwhelming, frightening, and unimaginable into manageable and predictable events that they have control over. This course helps you understand the intersection of trauma and play and how to support children to have a voice and pathways to heal.32436OnlinePT60M
For children who experience trauma, play is a powerful tool that provides them with a context to transform the experiences that are overwhelming, frightening, and unimaginable into manageable and predictable events that they have control over. This course helps you understand the intersection of trauma and play and how to support children to have a voice and pathways to heal.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/creating-connections-to-better-understand-32435Creating Connections to Better Understand Challenging Behavior in ChildrenLearn preventative strategies and accommodations for preventing challenging behaviors, as well as how to teach children effective replacement skills. Also, learn about the cycle of behavior escalation and de-escalation.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCreating Connections to Better Understand Challenging Behavior in ChildrenLearn preventative strategies and accommodations for preventing challenging behaviors, as well as how to teach children effective replacement skills. Also, learn about the cycle of behavior escalation and de-escalation.32435OnlinePT120M
Learn preventative strategies and accommodations for preventing challenging behaviors, as well as how to teach children effective replacement skills. Also, learn about the cycle of behavior escalation and de-escalation.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/impact-tech-on-development-and-32428The Impact of Tech on Development and Academic ReadinessLearn information about the impact of screen time and “high-tech toys” on cognitive development, language development, and academic readiness.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationThe Impact of Tech on Development and Academic ReadinessLearn information about the impact of screen time and “high-tech toys” on cognitive development, language development, and academic readiness.32428OnlinePT120M
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/let-s-talk-emotional-literacy-32422Let’s Talk: Emotional Literacy and Social Skills Through PuppetryExplore the use of puppets to teach children social and emotional skills. Learn how to author a short puppet script and link it to your program’s learning objectives for the children.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationLet’s Talk: Emotional Literacy and Social Skills Through PuppetryExplore the use of puppets to teach children social and emotional skills. Learn how to author a short puppet script and link it to your program’s learning objectives for the children.32422OnlinePT60M
Explore the use of puppets to teach children social and emotional skills. Learn how to author a short puppet script and link it to your program’s learning objectives for the children.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/pediatric-abusive-head-trauma-recognition-32421Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Prevention, and Long-term ImpactThis course meets the requirements of many state licensing standards to support the awareness, recognition, and education of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT). This course provides information on signs, symptoms, and prevention efforts to address PAHT.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Prevention, and Long-term ImpactThis course meets the requirements of many state licensing standards to support the awareness, recognition, and education of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT). This course provides information on signs, symptoms, and prevention efforts to address PAHT.32421OnlinePT90M
This course meets the requirements of many state licensing standards to support the awareness, recognition, and education of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT). This course provides information on signs, symptoms, and prevention efforts to address PAHT.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/cerebral-palsy-for-early-childhood-32417Cerebral Palsy for Early Childhood EducatorsCerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in children, likely to be seen by early childhood educators in all settings. Learn about the disorder, its causes, and how it may impact a child’s abilities in school. Recommendations for increasing independence and participation are provided.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCerebral Palsy for Early Childhood EducatorsCerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in children, likely to be seen by early childhood educators in all settings. Learn about the disorder, its causes, and how it may impact a child’s abilities in school. Recommendations for increasing independence and participation are provided.32417OnlinePT60M
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in children, likely to be seen by early childhood educators in all settings. Learn about the disorder, its causes, and how it may impact a child’s abilities in school. Recommendations for increasing independence and participation are provided.