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/pregnancy-101-mental-health-during-32177Pregnancy 101: Mental Health During PregnancyThis course provides a general overview of mental health during pregnancy. Learn warning signs of depression and what professionals can do to help.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPregnancy 101: Mental Health During PregnancyThis course provides a general overview of mental health during pregnancy. Learn warning signs of depression and what professionals can do to help.32177OnlinePT60M
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/pregnancy-101-fetal-development-and-32172Pregnancy 101: Fetal Development and BirthThis course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their baseline knowledge of fetal development and the birth process. Developmental milestones by trimester, basic terms of pregnancy and birth, the importance of prenatal care, and common birth defects are discussed.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPregnancy 101: Fetal Development and BirthThis course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their baseline knowledge of fetal development and the birth process. Developmental milestones by trimester, basic terms of pregnancy and birth, the importance of prenatal care, and common birth defects are discussed.32172OnlinePT60M
This course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their baseline knowledge of fetal development and the birth process. Developmental milestones by trimester, basic terms of pregnancy and birth, the importance of prenatal care, and common birth defects are discussed.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/pregnancy-101-introduction-to-common-32169Pregnancy 101: An Introduction to Common ComplicationsThis course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their baseline knowledge of common complications of pregnancy. Learn common diseases of pregnancy as well as behaviors of expectant women that can negatively impact the infant.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPregnancy 101: An Introduction to Common ComplicationsThis course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their baseline knowledge of common complications of pregnancy. Learn common diseases of pregnancy as well as behaviors of expectant women that can negatively impact the infant.32169OnlinePT60M
This course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their baseline knowledge of common complications of pregnancy. Learn common diseases of pregnancy as well as behaviors of expectant women that can negatively impact the infant.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/purposes-and-benefits-of-assessment-32164Purposes and Benefits of AssessmentAssessment is critical in helping caregivers understand and support young children’s learning. Understanding the purposes and benefits of assessment ensures that caregivers have the information they need to make decisions that impact the curriculum, environment, and teaching practices.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPurposes and Benefits of AssessmentAssessment is critical in helping caregivers understand and support young children’s learning. Understanding the purposes and benefits of assessment ensures that caregivers have the information they need to make decisions that impact the curriculum, environment, and teaching practices.32164OnlinePT60M
Assessment is critical in helping caregivers understand and support young children’s learning. Understanding the purposes and benefits of assessment ensures that caregivers have the information they need to make decisions that impact the curriculum, environment, and teaching practices.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/asthma-and-anaphylaxis-management-in-32098Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management in Early ChildhoodLearn the basics of asthma and anaphylaxis management in young children, including recognizing asthma symptoms, how to properly take medications, and reduce asthma triggers in school, child care centers, and home environments.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationAsthma and Anaphylaxis Management in Early ChildhoodLearn the basics of asthma and anaphylaxis management in young children, including recognizing asthma symptoms, how to properly take medications, and reduce asthma triggers in school, child care centers, and home environments.32098OnlinePT60M
Learn the basics of asthma and anaphylaxis management in young children, including recognizing asthma symptoms, how to properly take medications, and reduce asthma triggers in school, child care centers, and home environments.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/developing-a-yearlong-curriculum-guide-32090Developing a Yearlong Curriculum GuideLearn about curriculum planning design for young children. The focus will be developmentally based, including the process of planning a curriculum guide for implementing an emergent approach to curriculum.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationDeveloping a Yearlong Curriculum GuideLearn about curriculum planning design for young children. The focus will be developmentally based, including the process of planning a curriculum guide for implementing an emergent approach to curriculum.32090OnlinePT60M
Learn about curriculum planning design for young children. The focus will be developmentally based, including the process of planning a curriculum guide for implementing an emergent approach to curriculum.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/caring-for-yourself-while-others-32087Caring for Yourself While Caring for OthersThose in helping professions need to understand burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma and how they can be prevented. Although it may not be possible to eliminate the stress associated with our work, it can be reduced, allowing healing.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCaring for Yourself While Caring for OthersThose in helping professions need to understand burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma and how they can be prevented. Although it may not be possible to eliminate the stress associated with our work, it can be reduced, allowing healing.32087OnlinePT60M
Those in helping professions need to understand burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma and how they can be prevented. Although it may not be possible to eliminate the stress associated with our work, it can be reduced, allowing healing.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/alphabetic-principles-dyslexia-and-phonemic-32093Alphabetic Principles, Dyslexia, and Phonemic Awareness in Early Childhood EducationLearn how early childhood educators can use phonological awareness and the Alphabetic Principle to identify reading difficulties, including dyslexia, and use unique strategies for teaching MORE than just the 26 letters!auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationAlphabetic Principles, Dyslexia, and Phonemic Awareness in Early Childhood EducationLearn how early childhood educators can use phonological awareness and the Alphabetic Principle to identify reading difficulties, including dyslexia, and use unique strategies for teaching MORE than just the 26 letters!32093OnlinePT120M
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 Learning Environments; 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; MSDE/2.0 CKO-157185, Curriculum; NC DCDEE/2.0; 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; 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 how early childhood educators can use phonological awareness and the Alphabetic Principle to identify reading difficulties, including dyslexia, and use unique strategies for teaching MORE than just the 26 letters!
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/understanding-needs-early-learners-who-32069Understanding the Needs of Early Learners who are Blind or Visually ImpairedReceive information and learn about accommodations appropriate for children with visual impairments.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationUnderstanding the Needs of Early Learners who are Blind or Visually ImpairedReceive information and learn about accommodations appropriate for children with visual impairments.32069OnlinePT60M
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; MSDE/1.0 CTO-158584, Special Needs; NC DCDEE/1.0; 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
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/dyslexia-and-early-childhood-educator-32082Dyslexia and the Early Childhood EducatorLearn how early childhood educators play an essential role in recognizing, supporting, reducing, or even eliminating the severe reading problems that characterize dyslexia.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationDyslexia and the Early Childhood EducatorLearn how early childhood educators play an essential role in recognizing, supporting, reducing, or even eliminating the severe reading problems that characterize dyslexia.32082OnlinePT60M
Learn how early childhood educators play an essential role in recognizing, supporting, reducing, or even eliminating the severe reading problems that characterize dyslexia.