The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved for Washington STARS hours.
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 Part 1 of the CDA Credential coursework is not recognized in Washington for professional development hours credit. The remaining eleven parts of the CDA Credential packages on Continued ECE have been approved by WA for professional development hours, and appear in the course list below. Part 1 may be accessed by clicking the name of the track you need to complete: Preschool, Infant and Toddler, Family Child Care.
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/vertical-learning-with-classroom-walls-31576Vertical Learning with Classroom WallsParticipants 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationVertical Learning with Classroom WallsParticipants 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.31576OnlinePT60M
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.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/potty-training-at-school-31571Potty Training at SchoolEarly 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationPotty Training at SchoolEarly 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.31571OnlinePT60M
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.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/sensory-processing-101-31563Sensory Processing 101Sensory 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSensory Processing 101Sensory 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.31563OnlinePT60M
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.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/let-s-all-get-ready-31537Let's All Get Ready for Kindergarten!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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationLet's All Get Ready for Kindergarten!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.31537OnlinePT60M
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.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/coding-with-pre-readers-yes-31549Coding with Pre-Readers: Yes You Can!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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCoding with Pre-Readers: Yes You Can!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.31549OnlinePT60M
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.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/screen-time-and-young-children-31554Screen Time and Young ChildrenNew research and a fresh outlook by the American Academy of Pediatrics confirm that screen time for young children is rapidly increasing at younger ages. This course will provide strategies for staying current on this rapidly evolving topic. In addition, it will provide attendees with tools for supporting caregivers of today’s youngest and most vulnerable media users. Participants will also hear reputable research findings related to the impact of technology on early child development.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationScreen Time and Young ChildrenNew research and a fresh outlook by the American Academy of Pediatrics confirm that screen time for young children is rapidly increasing at younger ages. This course will provide strategies for staying current on this rapidly evolving topic. In addition, it will provide attendees with tools for supporting caregivers of today’s youngest and most vulnerable media users. Participants will also hear reputable research findings related to the impact of technology on early child development.31554OnlinePT120M
New research and a fresh outlook by the American Academy of Pediatrics confirm that screen time for young children is rapidly increasing at younger ages. This course will provide strategies for staying current on this rapidly evolving topic. In addition, it will provide attendees with tools for supporting caregivers of today’s youngest and most vulnerable media users. Participants will also hear reputable research findings related to the impact of technology on early child development.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/recycling-and-physical-activities-31555Recycling and Physical ActivitiesIt is essential for early childhood educators to gain knowledge about pediatric health promotion and obesity prevention. To ensure the success of pediatric health promotion and obesity prevention programs, carry over must occur between schools, daycares, the home environment, and community recreation. This course equips educators with a plethora of creative, fun, budget-friendly physical activities combined with academic concepts and recyclables that can be easily incorporated into a variety of settings including schools, daycares, clinics, and the home environment.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationRecycling and Physical ActivitiesIt is essential for early childhood educators to gain knowledge about pediatric health promotion and obesity prevention. To ensure the success of pediatric health promotion and obesity prevention programs, carry over must occur between schools, daycares, the home environment, and community recreation. This course equips educators with a plethora of creative, fun, budget-friendly physical activities combined with academic concepts and recyclables that can be easily incorporated into a variety of settings including schools, daycares, clinics, and the home environment.31555OnlinePT120M
It is essential for early childhood educators to gain knowledge about pediatric health promotion and obesity prevention. To ensure the success of pediatric health promotion and obesity prevention programs, carry over must occur between schools, daycares, the home environment, and community recreation. This course equips educators with a plethora of creative, fun, budget-friendly physical activities combined with academic concepts and recyclables that can be easily incorporated into a variety of settings including schools, daycares, clinics, and the home environment.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/teaching-beyond-bars-31539Teaching Beyond BarsTeaching Beyond Bars is a course fit for those who work with children that have a parent incarcerated and unsure how they can be a resource. This interactive course teaches you how to address that uncomfortable and sensitive topic of incarceration with ease and confidence.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationTeaching Beyond BarsTeaching Beyond Bars is a course fit for those who work with children that have a parent incarcerated and unsure how they can be a resource. This interactive course teaches you how to address that uncomfortable and sensitive topic of incarceration with ease and confidence.31539OnlinePT60M
Teaching Beyond Bars is a course fit for those who work with children that have a parent incarcerated and unsure how they can be a resource. This interactive course teaches you how to address that uncomfortable and sensitive topic of incarceration with ease and confidence.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/literacy-and-stem-circle-time-31523Literacy and STEM: Circle Time - More Than the Calendar, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationThis course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course will help participants use favorite Circle Time stories to engage children in STEM thinking. With a focus on specific learning objectives, academic vocabulary, and intentional questioning strategies, Circle Time can create a sense of “I wonder” leading to STEM-based thinking and exploration at learning centers throughout the day.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationLiteracy and STEM: Circle Time - More Than the Calendar, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start AssociationThis course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course will help participants use favorite Circle Time stories to engage children in STEM thinking. With a focus on specific learning objectives, academic vocabulary, and intentional questioning strategies, Circle Time can create a sense of “I wonder” leading to STEM-based thinking and exploration at learning centers throughout the day.31523OnlinePT60M
This course is presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West. This course will help participants use favorite Circle Time stories to engage children in STEM thinking. With a focus on specific learning objectives, academic vocabulary, and intentional questioning strategies, Circle Time can create a sense of “I wonder” leading to STEM-based thinking and exploration at learning centers throughout the day.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/culturally-responsive-teaching-31526Culturally Responsive TeachingCulture impacts all of us and who we are. It is important to consider culture in early learning as young children are developing their identity and sense of belonging. After an overview of what is and why use culturally responsive teaching, this course provides numerous practical ideas to be responsive and inclusive of all cultures when working in an early childhood setting.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationCulturally Responsive TeachingCulture impacts all of us and who we are. It is important to consider culture in early learning as young children are developing their identity and sense of belonging. After an overview of what is and why use culturally responsive teaching, this course provides numerous practical ideas to be responsive and inclusive of all cultures when working in an early childhood setting.31526OnlinePT60M
Culture impacts all of us and who we are. It is important to consider culture in early learning as young children are developing their identity and sense of belonging. After an overview of what is and why use culturally responsive teaching, this course provides numerous practical ideas to be responsive and inclusive of all cultures when working in an early childhood setting.