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/brave-conversations-developmentally-appropriate-with-32300Brave Conversations – Developmentally Appropriate Conversations with Kids on Race, Gender, Identity, Difference, and BiasExamine how the tenets of Anti-Bias Education can support educators in navigating challenging conversations with young children on identity, difference, and bias. Teaching tips and tools are introduced to promote deep conversations with children that interrupt the development of bias, prejudice, and stereotypes.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationBrave Conversations – Developmentally Appropriate Conversations with Kids on Race, Gender, Identity, Difference, and BiasExamine how the tenets of Anti-Bias Education can support educators in navigating challenging conversations with young children on identity, difference, and bias. Teaching tips and tools are introduced to promote deep conversations with children that interrupt the development of bias, prejudice, and stereotypes.32300OnlinePT60M
Examine how the tenets of Anti-Bias Education can support educators in navigating challenging conversations with young children on identity, difference, and bias. Teaching tips and tools are introduced to promote deep conversations with children that interrupt the development of bias, prejudice, and stereotypes.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/strengthening-engagement-of-asian-families-32293Strengthening Engagement of Asian FamiliesKids and families with Asian ancestry have a diverse range of histories and experiences, and better understanding some of these stories can help us better support them. Learn some key factors affecting Asian families today and strategies to strengthen your engagement with them.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationStrengthening Engagement of Asian FamiliesKids and families with Asian ancestry have a diverse range of histories and experiences, and better understanding some of these stories can help us better support them. Learn some key factors affecting Asian families today and strategies to strengthen your engagement with them.32293OnlinePT60M
Kids and families with Asian ancestry have a diverse range of histories and experiences, and better understanding some of these stories can help us better support them. Learn some key factors affecting Asian families today and strategies to strengthen your engagement with them.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/loss-and-grief-in-early-32290Loss and Grief in Early ChildhoodGain an understanding of loss and grief in early childhood, including developmental considerations. A practical, guided approach to helping children cope with grief is offered.auditory99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationLoss and Grief in Early ChildhoodGain an understanding of loss and grief in early childhood, including developmental considerations. A practical, guided approach to helping children cope with grief is offered.32290OnlinePT60M
Gain an understanding of loss and grief in early childhood, including developmental considerations. A practical, guided approach to helping children cope with grief is offered.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/oopsie-daisies-plants-and-safety-32289Oopsie Daisies! Plants and Safety in the ClassroomPlants in the early childhood setting provide beauty, shade, and food, as well as shelter for animals and insects. Help young children learn to appreciate and care for plants in a safe manner.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationOopsie Daisies! Plants and Safety in the ClassroomPlants in the early childhood setting provide beauty, shade, and food, as well as shelter for animals and insects. Help young children learn to appreciate and care for plants in a safe manner.32289OnlinePT60M
Plants in the early childhood setting provide beauty, shade, and food, as well as shelter for animals and insects. Help young children learn to appreciate and care for plants in a safe manner.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/seizures-and-seizure-management-in-32281Seizures and Seizure Management in Early ChildhoodGain knowledge about seizures and seizure management in young children, including recognizing types of seizures in children, causes, interventions, safety considerations, and family education for child care centers and home environments.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSeizures and Seizure Management in Early ChildhoodGain knowledge about seizures and seizure management in young children, including recognizing types of seizures in children, causes, interventions, safety considerations, and family education for child care centers and home environments.32281OnlinePT60M
Gain knowledge about seizures and seizure management in young children, including recognizing types of seizures in children, causes, interventions, safety considerations, and family education for child care centers and home environments.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/collective-trauma-and-building-informed-32286Collective Trauma and Building a Trauma-Informed CultureGain information about building a trauma-informed culture in your program, including the necessary steps to prepare staff/professionals for processing trauma with children and their families. Learn essential techniques and strategies for use in the classroom and how to help staff who may have or are experiencing trauma.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCollective Trauma and Building a Trauma-Informed CultureGain information about building a trauma-informed culture in your program, including the necessary steps to prepare staff/professionals for processing trauma with children and their families. Learn essential techniques and strategies for use in the classroom and how to help staff who may have or are experiencing trauma.32286OnlinePT240M
Gain information about building a trauma-informed culture in your program, including the necessary steps to prepare staff/professionals for processing trauma with children and their families. Learn essential techniques and strategies for use in the classroom and how to help staff who may have or are experiencing trauma.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/cognitive-development-theories-and-early-32278Cognitive Development Theories and the Early Childhood ClassroomLearn about the cognitive development theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. How can these two theories apply to our work with young children?auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCognitive Development Theories and the Early Childhood ClassroomLearn about the cognitive development theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. How can these two theories apply to our work with young children?32278OnlinePT60M
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/cultural-differences-communication-and-conflict-32266Cultural Differences – Communication and Conflict Resolution StylesDeepen your understanding of how culture influences different communication styles, which can often lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Examine communication and conflict styles and learn new strategies for identifying barriers to healthy communication and managing conflict in the workplace.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCultural Differences – Communication and Conflict Resolution StylesDeepen your understanding of how culture influences different communication styles, which can often lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Examine communication and conflict styles and learn new strategies for identifying barriers to healthy communication and managing conflict in the workplace.32266OnlinePT60M
Deepen your understanding of how culture influences different communication styles, which can often lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Examine communication and conflict styles and learn new strategies for identifying barriers to healthy communication and managing conflict in the workplace.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/balancing-the-classroom-canoe-32261Balancing the Classroom CanoeLearn about the importance of a built environment and how it can impact children’s growth and development as well as easy-to-implement strategies for balancing a classroom environment.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationBalancing the Classroom CanoeLearn about the importance of a built environment and how it can impact children’s growth and development as well as easy-to-implement strategies for balancing a classroom environment.32261OnlinePT60M
Learn about the importance of a built environment and how it can impact children’s growth and development as well as easy-to-implement strategies for balancing a classroom environment.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/helping-young-children-develop-positive-32254Helping Young Children Develop a Positive Sense of SelfThis course highlights the importance of social competence and a child's sense of self. Strategies focus on how adults help children develop a positive sense of self.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationHelping Young Children Develop a Positive Sense of SelfThis course highlights the importance of social competence and a child's sense of self. Strategies focus on how adults help children develop a positive sense of self.32254OnlinePT60M
This course highlights the importance of social competence and a child's sense of self. Strategies focus on how adults help children develop a positive sense of self.