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.
1/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/green-cleaning-sanitizing-and-disinfecting-31507Green Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: The BasicsAttendees will learn about the hazards of conventional cleaning products and how to recognize safer alternatives for Early Childhood settings. The elements of a “green” cleaning program will be discussed.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationGreen Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: The BasicsAttendees will learn about the hazards of conventional cleaning products and how to recognize safer alternatives for Early Childhood settings. The elements of a “green” cleaning program will be discussed.31507OnlinePT60M
Attendees will learn about the hazards of conventional cleaning products and how to recognize safer alternatives for Early Childhood settings. The elements of a “green” cleaning program will be discussed.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/creative-block-play-31497Creative Block PlayBlock play is essential to every child’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development and key in building important 21st-century skills such as initiative, persistence, creative thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. This course will explore the benefits of block play and help teachers acquire or expand expertise in arranging the block area, selecting materials, establishing rules, and providing time for open-ended exploration. It will also identify the stages of block play as well as the components of a play-based, teacher-guided learning experience with blocks.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCreative Block PlayBlock play is essential to every child’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development and key in building important 21st-century skills such as initiative, persistence, creative thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. This course will explore the benefits of block play and help teachers acquire or expand expertise in arranging the block area, selecting materials, establishing rules, and providing time for open-ended exploration. It will also identify the stages of block play as well as the components of a play-based, teacher-guided learning experience with blocks.31497OnlinePT60M
Block play is essential to every child’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development and key in building important 21st-century skills such as initiative, persistence, creative thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. This course will explore the benefits of block play and help teachers acquire or expand expertise in arranging the block area, selecting materials, establishing rules, and providing time for open-ended exploration. It will also identify the stages of block play as well as the components of a play-based, teacher-guided learning experience with blocks.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/writing-effective-lesson-plans-for-31468Writing Effective Lesson Plans for Early Childhood ClassroomsWritten lesson plans serve a variety of functions in early childhood classrooms and programs. This course will provide a step-by-step method for writing effective lesson plans.textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationWriting Effective Lesson Plans for Early Childhood ClassroomsWritten lesson plans serve a variety of functions in early childhood classrooms and programs. This course will provide a step-by-step method for writing effective lesson plans.31468OnlinePT60M
Written lesson plans serve a variety of functions in early childhood classrooms and programs. This course will provide a step-by-step method for writing effective lesson plans.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/understanding-temperament-strengths-and-strategies-31461Understanding Temperament: Strengths and Strategies for Relationship-Based TeachingUnderstanding different temperament styles helps teachers create an optimal learning environment for their students and individualize teaching for optimal effectiveness. This course makes "goodness of fit" achievable in all early childhood classrooms with awareness, acceptance and social-emotional skills.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationUnderstanding Temperament: Strengths and Strategies for Relationship-Based TeachingUnderstanding different temperament styles helps teachers create an optimal learning environment for their students and individualize teaching for optimal effectiveness. This course makes "goodness of fit" achievable in all early childhood classrooms with awareness, acceptance and social-emotional skills.31461OnlinePT60M
Understanding different temperament styles helps teachers create an optimal learning environment for their students and individualize teaching for optimal effectiveness. This course makes "goodness of fit" achievable in all early childhood classrooms with awareness, acceptance and social-emotional skills.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/increasing-motivation-and-participation-young-31464Increasing Motivation and Participation of Young ChildrenThis course provides learners with information on how to motivate young children and provide effective praise. Strategies to enhance motivation will be provided along with many resources for developing a participation tool kit.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationIncreasing Motivation and Participation of Young ChildrenThis course provides learners with information on how to motivate young children and provide effective praise. Strategies to enhance motivation will be provided along with many resources for developing a participation tool kit.31464OnlinePT60M
This course provides learners with information on how to motivate young children and provide effective praise. Strategies to enhance motivation will be provided along with many resources for developing a participation tool kit.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/play-with-music-fitness-exercise-31452Play with Music - Fitness & Exercise, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationThis course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course introduces early childhood educators to the power of play-centered music and movement activities for encouraging fitness and exercise, as well as other vital school readiness skills in young children. Participants will receive training with methods and materials and learn how to lead engaging and enriching interactive music groups.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPlay with Music - Fitness & Exercise, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationThis course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course introduces early childhood educators to the power of play-centered music and movement activities for encouraging fitness and exercise, as well as other vital school readiness skills in young children. Participants will receive training with methods and materials and learn how to lead engaging and enriching interactive music groups.31452OnlinePT60M
This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course introduces early childhood educators to the power of play-centered music and movement activities for encouraging fitness and exercise, as well as other vital school readiness skills in young children. Participants will receive training with methods and materials and learn how to lead engaging and enriching interactive music groups.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/managing-money-for-long-term-31443Managing Personal Finances for Long-Term GoalsThis course will help child care providers better manage their money, set financial goals, get the most out of Social Security, and invest wisely for their retirement.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationManaging Personal Finances for Long-Term GoalsThis course will help child care providers better manage their money, set financial goals, get the most out of Social Security, and invest wisely for their retirement.31443OnlinePT60M
This course will help child care providers better manage their money, set financial goals, get the most out of Social Security, and invest wisely for their retirement.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/building-beyond-books-combining-literacy-31451Building Beyond Books: Combining Literacy and MovementThis course provides creative, practical strategies to combine language arts concepts and physical activity in early childhood settings. Full of practical applications, you will be empowered and reenergized with a plethora of activities to easily implement and engage your students.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationBuilding Beyond Books: Combining Literacy and MovementThis course provides creative, practical strategies to combine language arts concepts and physical activity in early childhood settings. Full of practical applications, you will be empowered and reenergized with a plethora of activities to easily implement and engage your students.31451OnlinePT60M
This course provides creative, practical strategies to combine language arts concepts and physical activity in early childhood settings. Full of practical applications, you will be empowered and reenergized with a plethora of activities to easily implement and engage your students.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/play-with-music-imaginative-movement-31446Play with Music - Imaginative Movement, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationThis course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course introduces early childhood educators to the power of play-centered music and movement activities for developing language skills and other vital school readiness skills in young children. Participants will receive training with methods and materials and learn how to lead engaging and enriching interactive music groups.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPlay with Music - Imaginative Movement, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationThis course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course introduces early childhood educators to the power of play-centered music and movement activities for developing language skills and other vital school readiness skills in young children. Participants will receive training with methods and materials and learn how to lead engaging and enriching interactive music groups.31446OnlinePT60M
This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course introduces early childhood educators to the power of play-centered music and movement activities for developing language skills and other vital school readiness skills in young children. Participants will receive training with methods and materials and learn how to lead engaging and enriching interactive music groups.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/iep-and-ifsp-101-everything-31441IEP and IFSP 101: Everything You Need to Know - Planning to ImplementationEducators at all levels benefit from learning more on the IEP and IFSP process. This course will review the legal requirements, cover qualifying disabilities, and establish procedures for meetings with students and families.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationIEP and IFSP 101: Everything You Need to Know - Planning to ImplementationEducators at all levels benefit from learning more on the IEP and IFSP process. This course will review the legal requirements, cover qualifying disabilities, and establish procedures for meetings with students and families.31441OnlinePT60M
Educators at all levels benefit from learning more on the IEP and IFSP process. This course will review the legal requirements, cover qualifying disabilities, and establish procedures for meetings with students and families.