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State Approval Information for Pennsylvania

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.

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Supporting Young Children's Social-Emotional Literacy
Presented by Pamelazita Buschbacher, EdD, CCC-SLP
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Course: #31369Level: Intermediate2 Hours
A large and complex feeling vocabulary is a prerequisite skill to emotional regulation and successful interpersonal interactions for children and adults. This course will provide information on the value, as well as evidence-based strategies, in resolving and preventing challenging behaviors in young children (ages 18 months through 7 years of age) by recognizing, acknowledging, and supporting children’s development of social-emotional literacy.

Assessment of Communication of Toddlers: Birth to Two Years
Presented by Gina Blume, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #31354Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course outlines the framework of assessing communication in infants and children through age 24 months. Normal development, formal and informal assessment, red flags for other disorders and communication acquisition charts will be reviewed.

Providing Alternative Positioning in Preschool
Presented by Michelle Lange, BS, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #31349Level: Advanced1 Hour
When working with young students, children may spend time outside of the wheelchair and in other positions. This course will discuss simple tips for providing a variety of appropriate positions outside the wheelchair in the classroom.

Cultural Awareness in Working with Latino Families
Presented by Anarella Cellitti, PhD
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Course: #31336Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will explore cultural differences that could interfere with working and communicating with Latino families. Participants will learn about potential barriers and helpful strategies to use when working with Latino families.

Reading to Infants and Toddlers
Presented by Terrie Rose, PhD, LP
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Course: #31340Level: Introductory1 Hour
Drawing knowledge from research, best practice, and experience, Dr. Rose connects the dots across reading to infants and toddlers, child and brain development, and the crucial roles of teachers and community. Through a fast-paced session, she explores how best to create childcare environments that support the reading readiness of all children.

Outdoor Play: Health and Safety for Preschoolers
Presented by Heather Olsen, EdD
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Course: #31342Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will address the importance of outdoor play for preschools, specifically as it provides opportunities for children to develop intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. The session will further discuss the health and safety of preschool outdoor play experiences.

Home Visiting 101
Presented by Chris Watkins, MA, MBA
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Course: #31337Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides an introduction to home visits for teachers and other educational staff. Techniques for adult education, how the home impacts the school environment, and steps to set up home visits will be included.

Providing Independent Play and Participation for Young Children with Physical Impairments
Presented by Michelle Lange, BS, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #31310Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Play is fun! Play is also an important part of early childhood and can build a foundation for learning. Independent play can be challenging for children with significant physical limitations. This course will present strategies to provide independent play for our youngest students.

Successful Strategies for Marketing Your Business
Presented by Tom Copeland, BA, JD
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Course: #31309Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will help directors, administrators, and owners promote their business to parents by communicating their benefits and developing a strategy to attract parents using the Internet.

Legal Considerations in Early Childhood Programs
Presented by Tom Copeland, BA, JD
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Course: #31283Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will help caregivers reduce the risks of running a child care business. It will cover topics such as price fixing, illegal discrimination, custody disputes, privacy, transportation issues, and parent conflicts.