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/stem-in-the-preschool-classroom-31213STEM in the Preschool ClassroomThis course explores all aspects of integrating STEM into your preschool classroom. Learners will gain an understanding of the background and research in STEM practices; locating and using inexpensive materials to incorporate play-based STEM experiences; and first steps and starter kits to kick-start a successful STEM launch.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationSTEM in the Preschool ClassroomThis course explores all aspects of integrating STEM into your preschool classroom. Learners will gain an understanding of the background and research in STEM practices; locating and using inexpensive materials to incorporate play-based STEM experiences; and first steps and starter kits to kick-start a successful STEM launch.31213OnlinePT180M
This course explores all aspects of integrating STEM into your preschool classroom. Learners will gain an understanding of the background and research in STEM practices; locating and using inexpensive materials to incorporate play-based STEM experiences; and first steps and starter kits to kick-start a successful STEM launch.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/stress-trauma-and-mindfulness-self-31193Stress, Trauma and Mindfulness: Self-Care for EducatorsIn order to teach the whole child, we need an understanding of stress and trauma and their impacts on learning, as well as the importance of self-care to keep us sustained. Participants will be able to identify rising levels of stress, understand trauma, and employ self-care tools to bring them back to effectiveness and wholeness.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationStress, Trauma and Mindfulness: Self-Care for EducatorsIn order to teach the whole child, we need an understanding of stress and trauma and their impacts on learning, as well as the importance of self-care to keep us sustained. Participants will be able to identify rising levels of stress, understand trauma, and employ self-care tools to bring them back to effectiveness and wholeness.31193OnlinePT60M
In order to teach the whole child, we need an understanding of stress and trauma and their impacts on learning, as well as the importance of self-care to keep us sustained. Participants will be able to identify rising levels of stress, understand trauma, and employ self-care tools to bring them back to effectiveness and wholeness.
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/read-with-me-engaging-parents-31172Read with Me! Engaging Parents as Partners in Early Literacy DevelopmentParticipants in this course will learn to use, and teach parents to use, six interactive reading strategies that have been proven to enhance reading, talking, social, and cognitive skills for young children across a variety of ability levels. Interactive demonstrations, booklists, parent handouts, and lesson ideas will be provided – everything you need to implement these practical, proven strategies in your professional setting.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationRead with Me! Engaging Parents as Partners in Early Literacy DevelopmentParticipants in this course will learn to use, and teach parents to use, six interactive reading strategies that have been proven to enhance reading, talking, social, and cognitive skills for young children across a variety of ability levels. Interactive demonstrations, booklists, parent handouts, and lesson ideas will be provided – everything you need to implement these practical, proven strategies in your professional setting.31172OnlinePT60M
Participants in this course will learn to use, and teach parents to use, six interactive reading strategies that have been proven to enhance reading, talking, social, and cognitive skills for young children across a variety of ability levels. Interactive demonstrations, booklists, parent handouts, and lesson ideas will be provided – everything you need to implement these practical, proven strategies in your professional setting.
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/change-your-perception-their-attitude-31185Change Your Perception, Change Their AttitudeThis course will introduce participants to the concept of neurophysiology, the brain and body’s auto response to stress, and to the development of perception. Leaders will be able to engage in a self-reflective process that helps them understand the influence their perceptions and attitudes can have on the people and programs they lead. In addition, participants will be introduced to the characteristics of passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviors, as well as characteristics and skills associated with Assertive Leadership.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationChange Your Perception, Change Their AttitudeThis course will introduce participants to the concept of neurophysiology, the brain and body’s auto response to stress, and to the development of perception. Leaders will be able to engage in a self-reflective process that helps them understand the influence their perceptions and attitudes can have on the people and programs they lead. In addition, participants will be introduced to the characteristics of passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviors, as well as characteristics and skills associated with Assertive Leadership.31185OnlinePT120M
This course will introduce participants to the concept of neurophysiology, the brain and body’s auto response to stress, and to the development of perception. Leaders will be able to engage in a self-reflective process that helps them understand the influence their perceptions and attitudes can have on the people and programs they lead. In addition, participants will be introduced to the characteristics of passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviors, as well as characteristics and skills associated with Assertive Leadership.
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/gardener-s-perspective-on-learning-31165A Gardener's Perspective on the Learning EnvironmentThis course compares the elements of a garden to those of a classroom, defining the specific role each element plays. Participants are introduced to Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and the contributions that diversity, assessment, and individualized instruction make to the learning environment.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationA Gardener's Perspective on the Learning EnvironmentThis course compares the elements of a garden to those of a classroom, defining the specific role each element plays. Participants are introduced to Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and the contributions that diversity, assessment, and individualized instruction make to the learning environment.31165OnlinePT60M
This course compares the elements of a garden to those of a classroom, defining the specific role each element plays. Participants are introduced to Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and the contributions that diversity, assessment, and individualized instruction make to the learning environment.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/roger-for-young-children-31176Roger Technology for Young Children with Hearing LossUse of a Roger system at home ensures a young child with hearing loss has more access to speech and language. This course will provide resources to foster use of Roger technology with children in the 0-5 age range in order to increase their exposure to a language rich environment and promote language development.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationRoger Technology for Young Children with Hearing LossUse of a Roger system at home ensures a young child with hearing loss has more access to speech and language. This course will provide resources to foster use of Roger technology with children in the 0-5 age range in order to increase their exposure to a language rich environment and promote language development.31176OnlinePT60M
Use of a Roger system at home ensures a young child with hearing loss has more access to speech and language. This course will provide resources to foster use of Roger technology with children in the 0-5 age range in order to increase their exposure to a language rich environment and promote language development.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/unlocking-mystery-selective-mutism-31173Unlocking the Mystery of Selective MutismSelective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder which results in great difficulty speaking in school or community settings. Dr. Kotrba will provide information on what selective mutism is, how to assess for selective mutism characteristics, and what teachers and caregivers can do to support and help children.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationUnlocking the Mystery of Selective MutismSelective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder which results in great difficulty speaking in school or community settings. Dr. Kotrba will provide information on what selective mutism is, how to assess for selective mutism characteristics, and what teachers and caregivers can do to support and help children.31173OnlinePT60M
Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder which results in great difficulty speaking in school or community settings. Dr. Kotrba will provide information on what selective mutism is, how to assess for selective mutism characteristics, and what teachers and caregivers can do to support and help children.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/developmental-monitoring-screening-31149Developmental Monitoring and ScreeningThis training will look at what developmental monitoring is, why developmental monitoring is so important, and where teachers and providers can access checklists and screening tools to help determine if a child is developing on target. It will briefly discuss what is developmentally appropriate for children 12 months – 5 years old. Lastly, the course will discuss where to refer families when a child is at risk for developmental delay.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationDevelopmental Monitoring and ScreeningThis training will look at what developmental monitoring is, why developmental monitoring is so important, and where teachers and providers can access checklists and screening tools to help determine if a child is developing on target. It will briefly discuss what is developmentally appropriate for children 12 months – 5 years old. Lastly, the course will discuss where to refer families when a child is at risk for developmental delay.31149OnlinePT60M
This training will look at what developmental monitoring is, why developmental monitoring is so important, and where teachers and providers can access checklists and screening tools to help determine if a child is developing on target. It will briefly discuss what is developmentally appropriate for children 12 months – 5 years old. Lastly, the course will discuss where to refer families when a child is at risk for developmental delay.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/developmental-foundations-of-handwriting-31154Developmental Foundations of HandwritingThe skill of handwriting requires postural control, motor control, bilateral coordination, visual perception, visual motor skills, grip patterns, language development and social emotional skills. This course is designed to delve into each of area to understand child development in context to handwriting. The main focus is on developmental activities for each foundational skill area to promote prewriting skills.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationDevelopmental Foundations of HandwritingThe skill of handwriting requires postural control, motor control, bilateral coordination, visual perception, visual motor skills, grip patterns, language development and social emotional skills. This course is designed to delve into each of area to understand child development in context to handwriting. The main focus is on developmental activities for each foundational skill area to promote prewriting skills.31154OnlinePT120M
The skill of handwriting requires postural control, motor control, bilateral coordination, visual perception, visual motor skills, grip patterns, language development and social emotional skills. This course is designed to delve into each of area to understand child development in context to handwriting. The main focus is on developmental activities for each foundational skill area to promote prewriting skills.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/children-families-and-fetal-alcohol-31158Children, Families, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersThis course examines the importance of recognizing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in children who are struggling and why typical approaches to behaviors are not effective. Brain structures involved are discussed with their impact on behavior. This course then explores how and why approaches need to be modified for children who are affected, and the importance of all involved providing the same approach.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationChildren, Families, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersThis course examines the importance of recognizing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in children who are struggling and why typical approaches to behaviors are not effective. Brain structures involved are discussed with their impact on behavior. This course then explores how and why approaches need to be modified for children who are affected, and the importance of all involved providing the same approach.31158OnlinePT120M
This course examines the importance of recognizing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in children who are struggling and why typical approaches to behaviors are not effective. Brain structures involved are discussed with their impact on behavior. This course then explores how and why approaches need to be modified for children who are affected, and the importance of all involved providing the same approach.