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State Approval Information for Kentucky

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.

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Keeping Toddlers Safe Throughout the Day: Use Routines-Based Strategies
Presented by Amanda Schwartz, PhD
Video
Course: #30670Level: Introductory1 Hour
Toddlers learn through exploration. Find ways to keep them safe within their everyday routines.

Infant Sleep
Presented by Nicole Quint, Dr.OT, OTR/L
VideoAudio
Course: #30614Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides information on sleep standards for infants, evidence-based interventions to promote sleep, and safety issues related to sleep for infants. Participants will be able to apply information to support healthy sleep routines and safe sleep environments for families.

I'm a Teacher, not a Babysitter!: Professionalism in Early Childhood
Presented by Natasha Crosby Kile, MS
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Course: #30586Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Early childhood professionals must hold themselves to a high standard if they want to change the way that they are seen by society. We will discuss the four dimensions of professionalism and how to achieve them in order to reach this high standard.

Five Steps to Create a Functional Behavior Assessment
Presented by Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L
Video
Course: #30591Level: Advanced1 Hour
This course will walk participants through five steps for creating a functional behavior assessment. The steps described include: gathering background information, determining target behavior, collecting data, analyzing data, and creating a hypothesis.

Creating a Behavior Intervention Plan
Presented by Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L
Video
Course: #30592Level: Advanced1 Hour
This course will walk participants through the steps of creating a behavior intervention plan. The plan will address the behaviors targeted in the functional behavior assessment.

Active Supervision for Preschoolers
Presented by Amanda Schwartz, PhD
Video
Course: #30665Level: Introductory1 Hour
Keeping children safe requires intentional, careful supervision. Learn 6 steps to active supervision that keep preschoolers safe through the everyday routines of a center and other events that can change those routines.

Active Supervision for Infants and Toddlers
Presented by Amanda Schwartz, PhD
VideoAudio
Course: #30666Level: Introductory1 Hour
Keeping children safe requires intentional, careful supervision. Learn 6 steps to active supervision and how they can be used with infants and toddlers as they rapidly develop new skills and take new risks.

Essentials for the New Early Childhood Teacher
Presented by Amber Tankersley, PhD
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Course: #30439Level: Introductory1 Hour
A new position as an early childhood teacher is exciting and overwhelming. This session focuses on tips to help new early childhood teachers make a smooth transition into their new role.

Trouble with Transitions? 5 Essential Ways to Prevent Challenging Behavior
Presented by Barb O'Neill, MEd, EdD
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Course: #30448Level: Introductory1 Hour
Consistent use of preventative strategies is the only way to break out of daily struggles with children who refuse to clean up, come inside, take their turn in the bathroom or lay down for nap. You'll learn the 5 essential strategies for preventing challenging behavior during classroom transitions and be guided in implementing them in a way that works for you and your class.

How to Grow a Young Child's Music Brain
Presented by Carol Flexer, PhD, CCC-A, LSLS Cert. AVT
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Course: #30450Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course summarizes research about the impact of music on brain development and offers practical suggestions for encouraging families to incorporate music into everyday life for infants and young children. Information about early music milestones will be offered, and links will be provided to music resources readily available to professionals and families.