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/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.
2/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.
3/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.
4/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.
5/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.
6/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.
7/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.
8/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.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/adhd-101-bringing-focus-to-31427ADHD 101: Bringing Focus to the ConfusionBehavior is frequently the first sign of underlying emotional difficulties in early childhood. Many times these early symptoms are signs of diagnoses such as ADHD. This course will provide information regarding ADHD, the common manifestations of ADHD symptoms, the neurological impact of ADHD, common interventions for ADHD and potential differential diagnosis.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationADHD 101: Bringing Focus to the ConfusionBehavior is frequently the first sign of underlying emotional difficulties in early childhood. Many times these early symptoms are signs of diagnoses such as ADHD. This course will provide information regarding ADHD, the common manifestations of ADHD symptoms, the neurological impact of ADHD, common interventions for ADHD and potential differential diagnosis.31427OnlinePT60M
Behavior is frequently the first sign of underlying emotional difficulties in early childhood. Many times these early symptoms are signs of diagnoses such as ADHD. This course will provide information regarding ADHD, the common manifestations of ADHD symptoms, the neurological impact of ADHD, common interventions for ADHD and potential differential diagnosis.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/indoor-rainy-day-snowy-fun-31424Indoor Rainy Day, Snowy Day FunIs it a rainy or snowy day? Do not let that get in your way! The forecast is a day of shining, high energy indoor fun! Get empowered to easily implement creative, practical indoor physical activities into a variety of early childhood settings.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationIndoor Rainy Day, Snowy Day FunIs it a rainy or snowy day? Do not let that get in your way! The forecast is a day of shining, high energy indoor fun! Get empowered to easily implement creative, practical indoor physical activities into a variety of early childhood settings.31424OnlinePT60M
Is it a rainy or snowy day? Do not let that get in your way! The forecast is a day of shining, high energy indoor fun! Get empowered to easily implement creative, practical indoor physical activities into a variety of early childhood settings.