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/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/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.
3/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
4/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.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/meeting-in-middle-parent-s-32414Meeting in the Middle: Parent’s Perspective of Educating a Child with Special NeedsA special partnership exists between educators and parents of children with special needs. Learn ways to approach partnerships and communication with these parents.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationMeeting in the Middle: Parent’s Perspective of Educating a Child with Special NeedsA special partnership exists between educators and parents of children with special needs. Learn ways to approach partnerships and communication with these parents.32414OnlinePT60M
A special partnership exists between educators and parents of children with special needs. Learn ways to approach partnerships and communication with these parents.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/imagination-yoga-inspiring-kids-to-32407Imagination Yoga - Inspiring Kids to Move, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationIn this fun and interactive course, learn developmentally appropriate kids' yoga poses, an activity supporting early literacy, and activities to intentionally practice kindness, calm, and concentration. Gain integration ideas for directors, teachers, home visitors, and parents. No previous yoga experience necessary. 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-educationImagination Yoga - Inspiring Kids to Move, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationIn this fun and interactive course, learn developmentally appropriate kids' yoga poses, an activity supporting early literacy, and activities to intentionally practice kindness, calm, and concentration. Gain integration ideas for directors, teachers, home visitors, and parents. No previous yoga experience necessary. Presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.32407OnlinePT60M
In this fun and interactive course, learn developmentally appropriate kids' yoga poses, an activity supporting early literacy, and activities to intentionally practice kindness, calm, and concentration. Gain integration ideas for directors, teachers, home visitors, and parents. No previous yoga experience necessary. Presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/music-and-movement-activities-that-32328Music and Movement Activities that Support Young Children's Social and Emotional DevelopmentLearn how music and movement activities can support social-emotional development in young children and experience songs to use in your classroom.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationMusic and Movement Activities that Support Young Children's Social and Emotional DevelopmentLearn how music and movement activities can support social-emotional development in young children and experience songs to use in your classroom.32328OnlinePT60M
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/place-based-learning-connecting-young-32396Place-Based Learning - Connecting Young Children to Their Communities & EnvironmentsLearn about place-based learning and how to connect to "Our Place," our communities, and build curriculum. Examples of "Our Place" are shared as well as how to implement a place-based learning project with young children.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPlace-Based Learning - Connecting Young Children to Their Communities & EnvironmentsLearn about place-based learning and how to connect to "Our Place," our communities, and build curriculum. Examples of "Our Place" are shared as well as how to implement a place-based learning project with young children.32396OnlinePT60M
Learn about place-based learning and how to connect to "Our Place," our communities, and build curriculum. Examples of "Our Place" are shared as well as how to implement a place-based learning project with young children.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/drawing-from-reggio-emilia-approach-32390Drawing from the Reggio Emilia Approach to Inspire Connection, Creativity, and Curiosity in the ClassroomInspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, this session explores the symbiotic relationship between a child's three teachers: primary caregiver, classroom teacher, and environment. Explore how to strengthen the relationships between the three teachers for a more connected and well-rounded learning experience for children and learn ways to implement Reggio Emilia-inspired practices into your practices to build an optimal learning environment for children.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationDrawing from the Reggio Emilia Approach to Inspire Connection, Creativity, and Curiosity in the ClassroomInspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, this session explores the symbiotic relationship between a child's three teachers: primary caregiver, classroom teacher, and environment. Explore how to strengthen the relationships between the three teachers for a more connected and well-rounded learning experience for children and learn ways to implement Reggio Emilia-inspired practices into your practices to build an optimal learning environment for children.32390OnlinePT60M
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, this session explores the symbiotic relationship between a child's three teachers: primary caregiver, classroom teacher, and environment. Explore how to strengthen the relationships between the three teachers for a more connected and well-rounded learning experience for children and learn ways to implement Reggio Emilia-inspired practices into your practices to build an optimal learning environment for children.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/elevate-and-empower-through-advocacy-32393Elevate and Empower Through AdvocacyExplore the many levels and types of advocacies to realize how you are already advocating, and how you can continue to do so. Learn why advocacy is so important, powerful, and necessary to better the lives of children, their families, early childhood educators, and to improve the early childhood education field.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationElevate and Empower Through AdvocacyExplore the many levels and types of advocacies to realize how you are already advocating, and how you can continue to do so. Learn why advocacy is so important, powerful, and necessary to better the lives of children, their families, early childhood educators, and to improve the early childhood education field.32393OnlinePT60M
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Explore the many levels and types of advocacies to realize how you are already advocating, and how you can continue to do so. Learn why advocacy is so important, powerful, and necessary to better the lives of children, their families, early childhood educators, and to improve the early childhood education field.