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State Approval Information for Pennsylvania

The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved by the Pennsylvania Professional Development Registry. Please note: courses on Continued Early Childhood Education do not meet the Pennsylvania 10-hour Health and Safety coursework required by Department of Human Services.

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 CDA Credential coursework is not recognized by the state of Pennsylvania as meeting requirements for Rising Level A on the Early Childhood Education Career Pathway.

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.

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Coaching with Emotional Intelligence, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Kati Vaughn, BA, MA
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Course: #31594Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Coaches of early childhood teachers will self-assess their skills and habits across the four domains of emotional intelligence, and identify strengths as well as areas for growth, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Communication as a Key to Classroom Success
Presented by Jennifer Romanoff, MA
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Course: #31587Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Learn about the benefits of having open, honest communication with both co-workers and parents. Receive tips on conducting difficult conversations and ways in which we can ensure the children receive the best care we can offer through partnering together.

An Introduction to Person-Centered Coaching, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Kati Vaughn, BA, MA
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Course: #31580Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Early childhood coaches will explore three “core conditions” and practice applying them to coaching conversations, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Catch a Bubble, Finger on the Wall, Are We Teaching Them Anything at All?
Presented by Jennifer Romanoff, MA
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Course: #31583Level: Introductory1 Hour
Let's look at the need to teach valuable life lessons to the young children in our care and not expect them to behave in ways we, as adults, do not. So, sit criss-cross applesauce with your quiet fingers on in this entertaining and informative course.

Vertical Learning with Classroom Walls
Presented by Sandra Duncan, BA, MS, EdD
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Course: #31576Level: Introductory1 Hour
Participants will be introduced to the concept of vertical learning with walls in the early childhood classroom, including the what they are, why children need vertical learning spaces in the classroom, tips for creating them, and examples of vertical learning environments for toddlers and preschoolers.

Potty Training at School
Presented by Karen Deerwester, EdS
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Course: #31571Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Early childhood teachers play a significant role in potty training young children. Participants are guided through the parent-school partnership of potty training, including the readiness characteristics needed for successful potty learning, creating school policies that support children and teachers, and engaging in collaborative communication with parents.

Sensory Processing 101
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Course: #31563Level: Introductory1 Hour
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and sensory issues are terms we hear more and more frequently as we care for and work with young children. It seems more children have sensory needs or issues that disrupt their lives and the learning environments they are in throughout the day. This course will cover what SPD is, why is it occurring more often, and how you can help a child with sensory issues cope in your home or the early childhood classroom.

Let's All Get Ready for Kindergarten!
Presented by Angèle Sancho Passe, BS, MA
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Course: #31537Level: Introductory1 Hour
Participants will study kindergarten readiness from the perspective of children, parents, and early educators. They will explore specific activities to help children transition to kindergarten.

Managing Food Allergies in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Charlotte Hendricks, PhD
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Course: #31550Level: Introductory1 Hour
About six percent of young children have a food allergy, and reactions can be severe or even life-threatening. All staff are responsible for recognizing and helping avoid exposure to allergens. This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Coding with Pre-Readers: Yes You Can!
Presented by Katie Nelson, BS, MEd
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Course: #31549Level: Introductory1 Hour
In addition to fostering computational thinking, teaching coding to our younger students can also effectively enhance math, storytelling, and literacy development while encouraging younger students to improve problem-solving skills. In this course, learn developmentally appropriate ways to seamlessly integrate coding curriculum into the Early Childhood classroom and teach young students the tools they need to become successful future coders.