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/adult-learning-31320Adult LearningRecognizing and utilizing adult learning theories is beneficial for individuals engaged in learning and for those facilitating adults with their own education. Explore your learning preferences and examine strategies for the adult learner and those facilitating adult learning.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationAdult LearningRecognizing and utilizing adult learning theories is beneficial for individuals engaged in learning and for those facilitating adults with their own education. Explore your learning preferences and examine strategies for the adult learner and those facilitating adult learning.31320OnlinePT60M
Recognizing and utilizing adult learning theories is beneficial for individuals engaged in learning and for those facilitating adults with their own education. Explore your learning preferences and examine strategies for the adult learner and those facilitating adult learning.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/vocabulary-development-for-infants-toddlers-31315Vocabulary Development for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Adults Too!Building vocabulary for children and adults is important for success in school and life. Explore effective strategies and generate ideas to increase the number of words used by children, parents, and yourself.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationVocabulary Development for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Adults Too!Building vocabulary for children and adults is important for success in school and life. Explore effective strategies and generate ideas to increase the number of words used by children, parents, and yourself.31315OnlinePT60M
Building vocabulary for children and adults is important for success in school and life. Explore effective strategies and generate ideas to increase the number of words used by children, parents, and yourself.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/reduced-risk-pest-management-31371Reduced Risk Pest ManagementThis course describes how to approach pest management without the use of hazardous pesticides, and shows practical solutions to common problems.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationReduced Risk Pest ManagementThis course describes how to approach pest management without the use of hazardous pesticides, and shows practical solutions to common problems.31371OnlinePT60M
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/supporting-young-children-s-social-31369Supporting Young Children's Social-Emotional LiteracyA 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSupporting Young Children's Social-Emotional LiteracyA 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.31369OnlinePT120M
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.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/families-as-partners-making-family-31358Families As Partners - Making Family Engagement Truly Meaningful & AuthenticAt the heart of our profession is the power of meaningful and positive relationships with each family. We understand and know that all learning begins with families and home life.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationFamilies As Partners - Making Family Engagement Truly Meaningful & AuthenticAt the heart of our profession is the power of meaningful and positive relationships with each family. We understand and know that all learning begins with families and home life.31358OnlinePT60M
At the heart of our profession is the power of meaningful and positive relationships with each family. We understand and know that all learning begins with families and home life.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/assessment-communication-toddlers-birth-to-31354Assessment of Communication of Toddlers: Birth to Two YearsThis 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationAssessment of Communication of Toddlers: Birth to Two YearsThis 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.31354OnlinePT60M
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.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/reading-to-infants-and-toddlers-31340Reading to Infants and ToddlersDrawing 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationReading to Infants and ToddlersDrawing 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.31340OnlinePT60M
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.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/providing-independent-play-and-participation-31310Providing Independent Play and Participation for Young Children with Physical ImpairmentsPlay 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationProviding Independent Play and Participation for Young Children with Physical ImpairmentsPlay 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.31310OnlinePT60M
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.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/legal-considerations-in-early-childhood-31283Legal Considerations in Early Childhood ProgramsThis 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.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationLegal Considerations in Early Childhood ProgramsThis 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.31283OnlinePT60M
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.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/down-syndrome-31311Down SyndromeChildren with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome which impacts each child differently. Early intervention with 0-5 year olds promotes a child’s development with social, play, physical, emotional, and cognitive development.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationDown SyndromeChildren with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome which impacts each child differently. Early intervention with 0-5 year olds promotes a child’s development with social, play, physical, emotional, and cognitive development.31311OnlinePT120M
Children with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome which impacts each child differently. Early intervention with 0-5 year olds promotes a child’s development with social, play, physical, emotional, and cognitive development.