The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved by the Kentucky ECE-TRIS Registry.
Please note that while the CDA Credential course packages on Continued meet the requirements of the Council for Professional Recognition for the foundational training hours to apply for your initial CDA, the CDA Credential packages are not recognized by ECE-TRIS. For members who wish to take the state-approved component courses contained in the 120-hour credential package, there is a workbook available for each of the CDA Credential packages. Please contact our Customer Experience Team to provide you with the appropriate workbook for your chosen CDA setting.
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/infant-mental-health-31144Infant Mental HealthThis course introduces the concept of infant mental health, emphasizing individual child, family-centered care, environment and context and development. This course investigates attachment, the "fourth trimester" transition, and temperament, as well as strategies to enhance caregiver and infant co-occupations, including infant massage and positive routines.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationInfant Mental HealthThis course introduces the concept of infant mental health, emphasizing individual child, family-centered care, environment and context and development. This course investigates attachment, the "fourth trimester" transition, and temperament, as well as strategies to enhance caregiver and infant co-occupations, including infant massage and positive routines.31144OnlinePT120M
This course introduces the concept of infant mental health, emphasizing individual child, family-centered care, environment and context and development. This course investigates attachment, the "fourth trimester" transition, and temperament, as well as strategies to enhance caregiver and infant co-occupations, including infant massage and positive routines.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/empowering-kids-healthy-smart-30806Empowering Kids to be Healthy and Smart from the Inside Out!Early childhood environments can be instrumental in addressing nutrition education, physical activity and overall healthy living since children spend the majority of the day there and are still in the process of developing habits. In addition to a case study on a successful intervention, participants will learn the latest science in nutrition and healthy living and be able to apply it to daily living so educators can be healthy role models for children, caregivers and parents.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationEmpowering Kids to be Healthy and Smart from the Inside Out!Early childhood environments can be instrumental in addressing nutrition education, physical activity and overall healthy living since children spend the majority of the day there and are still in the process of developing habits. In addition to a case study on a successful intervention, participants will learn the latest science in nutrition and healthy living and be able to apply it to daily living so educators can be healthy role models for children, caregivers and parents.30806OnlinePT60M
Early childhood environments can be instrumental in addressing nutrition education, physical activity and overall healthy living since children spend the majority of the day there and are still in the process of developing habits. In addition to a case study on a successful intervention, participants will learn the latest science in nutrition and healthy living and be able to apply it to daily living so educators can be healthy role models for children, caregivers and parents.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/screening-assessment-and-evaluation-guide-30668Screening, Assessment, and Evaluation: A Guide for TeachersFrom a child's first day in a program, staff gather information about the best ways to meet his or her needs. Screening, assessment, and evaluation offer information for teaching, individualizing, and, when necessary, identifying a child for additional services.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationScreening, Assessment, and Evaluation: A Guide for TeachersFrom a child's first day in a program, staff gather information about the best ways to meet his or her needs. Screening, assessment, and evaluation offer information for teaching, individualizing, and, when necessary, identifying a child for additional services.30668OnlinePT60M
From a child's first day in a program, staff gather information about the best ways to meet his or her needs. Screening, assessment, and evaluation offer information for teaching, individualizing, and, when necessary, identifying a child for additional services.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/let-s-talk-together-communication-30677Let's Talk Together: Communication Based Information and Strategies for the Young LearnerThis course will use pictures and videos to illustrate important communication information for the early intervention age group. Participants will learn about the different aspects of communication and strategies for facilitating communication within their various environments.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationLet's Talk Together: Communication Based Information and Strategies for the Young LearnerThis course will use pictures and videos to illustrate important communication information for the early intervention age group. Participants will learn about the different aspects of communication and strategies for facilitating communication within their various environments.30677OnlinePT60M
This course will use pictures and videos to illustrate important communication information for the early intervention age group. Participants will learn about the different aspects of communication and strategies for facilitating communication within their various environments.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/visual-supports-30566Visual SupportsVisual supports are especially helpful to use with young children who have autism or who may have communication difficulties. This course will describe designing and utilizing visual supports in the early childhood classroom.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationVisual SupportsVisual supports are especially helpful to use with young children who have autism or who may have communication difficulties. This course will describe designing and utilizing visual supports in the early childhood classroom.30566OnlinePT60M
Visual supports are especially helpful to use with young children who have autism or who may have communication difficulties. This course will describe designing and utilizing visual supports in the early childhood classroom.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/keeping-infants-safe-throughout-30674Keeping Infants Safe Throughout the Day: Using Routines-Based StrategiesInfants use their hands, mouths, and bodies to learn. Find ways to keep them safe during the routines in their day.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationKeeping Infants Safe Throughout the Day: Using Routines-Based StrategiesInfants use their hands, mouths, and bodies to learn. Find ways to keep them safe during the routines in their day.30674OnlinePT60M
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/keeping-children-staff-healthy-30675Keeping Children and Staff Healthy: Ways to Manage the Spread of IllnessYoung children are more likely to catch and spread minor illnesses as they build their ability to fight infections. Early education programs can do a lot to manage the spread of disease by promoting healthy behaviors and keeping spaces clean.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationKeeping Children and Staff Healthy: Ways to Manage the Spread of IllnessYoung children are more likely to catch and spread minor illnesses as they build their ability to fight infections. Early education programs can do a lot to manage the spread of disease by promoting healthy behaviors and keeping spaces clean.30675OnlinePT60M
Young children are more likely to catch and spread minor illnesses as they build their ability to fight infections. Early education programs can do a lot to manage the spread of disease by promoting healthy behaviors and keeping spaces clean.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/decline-play-outdoors-children-rise-30568The Decline of Play Outdoors in Children - And the Rise in Sensory IssuesThis course offers several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. Angela Hanscom uses the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program - that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis - as she provides these strategies.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationThe Decline of Play Outdoors in Children - And the Rise in Sensory IssuesThis course offers several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. Angela Hanscom uses the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program - that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis - as she provides these strategies.30568OnlinePT60M
This course offers several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. Angela Hanscom uses the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program - that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis - as she provides these strategies.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/noise-and-hearing-safety-in-30567Noise and Hearing Safety in Early Childhood EducationThis session will overview pediatric audiology and the role hearing has on child development. The signs of acquired hearing loss will be discussed, as well as methods to monitor sound levels and prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationNoise and Hearing Safety in Early Childhood EducationThis session will overview pediatric audiology and the role hearing has on child development. The signs of acquired hearing loss will be discussed, as well as methods to monitor sound levels and prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).30567OnlinePT60M
This session will overview pediatric audiology and the role hearing has on child development. The signs of acquired hearing loss will be discussed, as well as methods to monitor sound levels and prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/keeping-preschoolers-safe-throughout-30669Keeping Preschoolers Safe Throughout the Day: Use Routines-Based StrategiesChildren explore, challenge themselves, and take risks to learn throughout the day. Find ways to keep them safe within their everyday routines.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationKeeping Preschoolers Safe Throughout the Day: Use Routines-Based StrategiesChildren explore, challenge themselves, and take risks to learn throughout the day. Find ways to keep them safe within their everyday routines.30669OnlinePT60M