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/exploring-cognitive-and-social-emotional-31864Exploring Cognitive and Social-Emotional Development of Infants and ToddlersTake a closer look at the key competencies of infant and toddler development in the areas of cognitive and social-emotional development. Learn about the important role caregivers have in this development through relationships and classroom activities.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationExploring Cognitive and Social-Emotional Development of Infants and ToddlersTake a closer look at the key competencies of infant and toddler development in the areas of cognitive and social-emotional development. Learn about the important role caregivers have in this development through relationships and classroom activities.31864OnlinePT60M
AK/1.0; AL/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; 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
Take a closer look at the key competencies of infant and toddler development in the areas of cognitive and social-emotional development. Learn about the important role caregivers have in this development through relationships and classroom activities.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/enhancing-your-playground-with-limited-31849Enhancing Your Playground with Limited FundsOutdoor time is a valuable time for children, but equipment can be very expensive. Learn how to enhance your playground without breaking your budget.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationEnhancing Your Playground with Limited FundsOutdoor time is a valuable time for children, but equipment can be very expensive. Learn how to enhance your playground without breaking your budget.31849OnlinePT60M
AK/1.0; AL/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; 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
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/home-visiting-essentials-in-partnership-31853Home Visiting Essentials, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn about home visiting as an important component of the early childhood education system, building relationships with families, parent-child interaction, and promoting the development of the child and family, 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-educationHome Visiting Essentials, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn about home visiting as an important component of the early childhood education system, building relationships with families, parent-child interaction, and promoting the development of the child and family, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.31853OnlinePT360M
AK/6.0; AL/6.0; AZ Registry/6.0; CA Registry/6.0; CO/6.0; CT/6.0; DC PDIS/6.0 Child Growth And Development, Health Safety And Nutrition, Building Family And Community Relationships; DE/6.0; FL/6.0; GaPDS-ASO/6.0; HI/6.0; IA Registry/6.0; IACET/0.6; ID Stars/6.0; IL Gateways/6.0 B345755; IN/6.0; KS/6.0; KY ECE-TRIS/6.0; MA/6.0; ME/6.0; MI Registry/6.0; MN Develop/6.0; MOPD/6.0; MSDE/6.0 CKO-157185, Child Development, Health & Safety & Nutrition, Community; NE/6.0; NH/6.0; NJCCIS/6.0; NV Registry/6.0; NY/6.0; OH/6.0; OK Registry/6.0; OR/6.0; PA Keys/6.0; SD/6.0; TX/6.0; UT/6.0; VA/6.0; VT NLCCV/6.0; WA STARS/6.0; WI Registry/6.0; WY Stars/6.0
Learn about home visiting as an important component of the early childhood education system, building relationships with families, parent-child interaction, and promoting the development of the child and family, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/supporting-young-children-through-change-31843Supporting Young Children through Change, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn concrete strategies to support young children faced with BIG life transitions such as returning from break, extended absences (fire, COVID-19, tornado, flood), or starting school, 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-educationSupporting Young Children through Change, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationLearn concrete strategies to support young children faced with BIG life transitions such as returning from break, extended absences (fire, COVID-19, tornado, flood), or starting school, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association’s Training West.31843OnlinePT60M
Learn concrete strategies to support young children faced with BIG life transitions such as returning from break, extended absences (fire, COVID-19, tornado, flood), or starting school, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association’s Training West.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/being-leader-when-you-re-31837Being a Leader When You're Not the BossLeaders are found at the top of the organizational chart and at all levels below. You likely know people that influence you in a remarkable way without a “Boss” title. Explore how to be a game-changing leader & positive influencer regardless of your title.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationBeing a Leader When You're Not the BossLeaders are found at the top of the organizational chart and at all levels below. You likely know people that influence you in a remarkable way without a “Boss” title. Explore how to be a game-changing leader & positive influencer regardless of your title.31837OnlinePT60M
AK/1.0; AL/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; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI Registry/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; 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
Leaders are found at the top of the organizational chart and at all levels below. You likely know people that influence you in a remarkable way without a “Boss” title. Explore how to be a game-changing leader & positive influencer regardless of your title.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/positive-discipline-tools-for-teachers-31644Positive Discipline Tools for Teachers: Alternatives to Rewards and PunishmentLearn Positive Discipline tools for teachers in early childhood education. Learn how effective discipline, rather than rewards and punishment, results in teaching young children self-regulation, problem-solving, and other important life skills.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPositive Discipline Tools for Teachers: Alternatives to Rewards and PunishmentLearn Positive Discipline tools for teachers in early childhood education. Learn how effective discipline, rather than rewards and punishment, results in teaching young children self-regulation, problem-solving, and other important life skills.31644OnlinePT60M
Learn Positive Discipline tools for teachers in early childhood education. Learn how effective discipline, rather than rewards and punishment, results in teaching young children self-regulation, problem-solving, and other important life skills.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/evaluating-and-supporting-early-educators-31829Evaluating and Supporting Early EducatorsLearn how to evaluate and support early educators (classroom teachers and other educators) in early education programs.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationEvaluating and Supporting Early EducatorsLearn how to evaluate and support early educators (classroom teachers and other educators) in early education programs.31829OnlinePT60M
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/what-wonderful-world-growing-empathy-31820What a Wonderful World: Growing Empathy for Early LearnersExplore the beginnings of empathy and how we can help nurture it in young children early for lifelong impact. Take a look at yourself as an educator, the environment in which we build empathy, and practical steps to get started.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationWhat a Wonderful World: Growing Empathy for Early LearnersExplore the beginnings of empathy and how we can help nurture it in young children early for lifelong impact. Take a look at yourself as an educator, the environment in which we build empathy, and practical steps to get started.31820OnlinePT60M
Explore the beginnings of empathy and how we can help nurture it in young children early for lifelong impact. Take a look at yourself as an educator, the environment in which we build empathy, and practical steps to get started.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/emergent-curriculum-31824Emergent CurriculumEmergent Curriculum is a way of teaching that focuses on being responsive to children's interests, needs, and motivations. Learn how to apply your deep understanding of each child to create meaningful learning experiences.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationEmergent CurriculumEmergent Curriculum is a way of teaching that focuses on being responsive to children's interests, needs, and motivations. Learn how to apply your deep understanding of each child to create meaningful learning experiences.31824OnlinePT60M
Emergent Curriculum is a way of teaching that focuses on being responsive to children's interests, needs, and motivations. Learn how to apply your deep understanding of each child to create meaningful learning experiences.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/clatter-in-the-classroom-35069Clatter in the ClassroomLearn how physical and mental clatter in the classroom negatively impacts children's engagement with the environment and discover what can be done to reduce classroom clatter.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationClatter in the ClassroomLearn how physical and mental clatter in the classroom negatively impacts children's engagement with the environment and discover what can be done to reduce classroom clatter.35069OnlinePT60M
AK/1.0; AL/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; 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; 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 how physical and mental clatter in the classroom negatively impacts children's engagement with the environment and discover what can be done to reduce classroom clatter.