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State Approval Information for Dist. of Columbia

The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved by DC Child Care Connections, and may be applied towards child care licensing and registry requirements. If you are looking for courses to meet your state teacher licensing requirement, please contact DC OSSE for information on acceptable courses for those purposes. Meanwhile, feel free to search our library for courses that may be helpful to your professional development.

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Understanding and Working with Diverse Families
Presented by Stephenie Howard, PhD, LCSW
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Course: #32500Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Understand families from a structured and research-based perspective using the life cycle model. Explore diverse families and family systems to understand families' needs.

Creating Connections to Better Understand Challenging Behavior in Children
Presented by Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L
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Course: #32435Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Learn preventative strategies and accommodations for preventing challenging behaviors, as well as how to teach children effective replacement skills. Also, learn about the cycle of behavior escalation and de-escalation.

The Impact of Tech on Development and Academic Readiness
Presented by Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #32428Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Learn information about the impact of screen time and “high-tech toys” on cognitive development, language development, and academic readiness.

Pregnancy 101: A Comprehensive Look at the Mother and Child
Presented by Tina Pennington, MNSc, RNC-NIC, Delia Vicente, MA, Patty Velasco, MA, LMFT
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Course: #32215Level: Intermediate6 Hours
This course is designed for non-medical learners to improve their baseline knowledge of fetal development and the birth process.

Alphabetic Principles, Dyslexia, and Phonemic Awareness in Early Childhood Education
Presented by Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #32093Level: Intermediate2 Hours
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!

Kids in the Kitchen: Supersize Their Learning
Presented by Amber Tankersley, PhD
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Course: #32068Level: Introductory2 Hours
Many life skills and experiences are being missed by children when they do not have a hand in food preparation and cooking at home. Learn the benefits of food/cooking experiences and how to target many essential skills in an early childhood program.

Person-Centered Coaching, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Kati Vaughn, BA, MA
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Course: #31913Level: Intermediate5 Hours
Learn the three “core conditions” of person-centered coaching and how to apply them to coaching conversations. Explore coaching with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and empathy, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Home Visiting Essentials, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Stacy Brown, BA
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Course: #31853Level: Introductory6 Hours
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.

Fundamentals of Human Resources for Early Childhood Leaders
Presented by Katie Ryan Fotiadis, MS
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Course: #31802Level: Introductory4 Hours
Learn the basics of employment-related laws including diversity, inclusion, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and prohibited retaliation. Receive information on employment law and your responsibilities to comply as members of early childhood leadership.

Working with Dual Language Learners, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Erika Flores, BS, MEd
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Course: #35059Level: Introductory3 Hours
Engage in a review of Dual Language Learners (DLLs) and learn strategies for supporting infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, along with families of these DLLs, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association.