The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved for Washington STARS hours.
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 Part 1 of the CDA Credential coursework is not recognized in Washington for professional development hours credit. The remaining eleven parts of the CDA Credential packages on Continued ECE have been approved by WA for professional development hours, and appear in the course list below. Part 1 may be accessed by clicking the name of the track you need to complete: Preschool, Infant and Toddler, Family Child Care.
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/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.
2/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.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/stem-explorations-for-infants-and-32478STEM Explorations for Infants and ToddlersExplore age-appropriate STEM explorations designed for infant and toddler learning environments.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSTEM Explorations for Infants and ToddlersExplore age-appropriate STEM explorations designed for infant and toddler learning environments.32478OnlinePT60M
Explore age-appropriate STEM explorations designed for infant and toddler learning environments.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/benefits-fine-motor-skills-in-32493The Benefits of Fine Motor Skills in Early EducationLearn about fine motor skill development and its impact on school readiness. Use common preschool toys and supplies to build your repertoire of beneficial fine motor activities.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationThe Benefits of Fine Motor Skills in Early EducationLearn about fine motor skill development and its impact on school readiness. Use common preschool toys and supplies to build your repertoire of beneficial fine motor activities.32493OnlinePT60M
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, Curriculum; 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
Learn about fine motor skill development and its impact on school readiness. Use common preschool toys and supplies to build your repertoire of beneficial fine motor activities.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/practical-tips-for-leading-and-32491Practical Tips for Leading and Managing an Early Childhood ProgramThis 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPractical Tips for Leading and Managing an Early Childhood ProgramThis 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.32491OnlinePT60M
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.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/leadership-approach-for-staff-training-32497A Leadership Approach for Staff Training on Safety and SupervisionThe 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationA Leadership Approach for Staff Training on Safety and SupervisionThe 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.32497OnlinePT60M
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.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/techniques-and-tips-for-supervision-32494Techniques and Tips for Supervision During PlayWe know young children learn through play. This course is filled with supervision tips, play strategies, and suggestive items for supervision techniques.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationTechniques and Tips for Supervision During PlayWe know young children learn through play. This course is filled with supervision tips, play strategies, and suggestive items for supervision techniques.32494OnlinePT60M
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, Curriculum, 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
We know young children learn through play. This course is filled with supervision tips, play strategies, and suggestive items for supervision techniques.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/when-it-doesn-t-go-32474When It Doesn't Go According to Plan...Behavior Has Meaning, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn about challenging child behaviors, the possible meaning behind these behaviors, and how to move past assumptions to support children’s social/emotional competency. Receive reflective strategies empowering you to meet children’s social/emotional needs. 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-educationWhen It Doesn't Go According to Plan...Behavior Has Meaning, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn about challenging child behaviors, the possible meaning behind these behaviors, and how to move past assumptions to support children’s social/emotional competency. Receive reflective strategies empowering you to meet children’s social/emotional needs. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.32474OnlinePT60M
Learn about challenging child behaviors, the possible meaning behind these behaviors, and how to move past assumptions to support children’s social/emotional competency. Receive reflective strategies empowering you to meet children’s social/emotional needs. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/supporting-steam-learning-through-music-32457Supporting STEAM Learning Through MusicLearn how music and movement activities can support STEAM learning in young children. Experience songs and example lessons to use in your classroom.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSupporting STEAM Learning Through MusicLearn how music and movement activities can support STEAM learning in young children. Experience songs and example lessons to use in your classroom.32457OnlinePT60M
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/understanding-and-working-with-diverse-32500Understanding and Working with Diverse FamiliesUnderstand families from a structured and research-based perspective using the life cycle model. Explore diverse families and family systems to understand families' needs.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationUnderstanding and Working with Diverse FamiliesUnderstand families from a structured and research-based perspective using the life cycle model. Explore diverse families and family systems to understand families' needs.32500OnlinePT120M
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 Diversity: Family Language Culture And Society; 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, Community; 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
Understand families from a structured and research-based perspective using the life cycle model. Explore diverse families and family systems to understand families' needs.