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State Approval Information for Georgia

The following Continued Early Childhood Education courses are approved by the Georgia Professional Development System, and may be used for your ongoing child care training requirements.

All Continued Early Childhood Education courses are accepted by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for renewal of the Standard Professional or Performance-Based Teaching Certificate because Continued is an IACET Accredited Provider of CEUs.

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 in 12 parts for certain DECAL Scholar scholarship applications. The CDA Credential packages on Continued ECE have been approved under a single approval code by GA DECAL; if you need a single certificate of completion with approval code for your 120-hour Credential package, please contact our Customer Experience Team to assist you.

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Effective Training Elements for Directors and Supervisors
Presented by Becky Bennett, EdD
Video
Course: #31331Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course is designed as an introduction for those who are new to supervising or those who are tasked with managing the ongoing learning of others. Included will be some basic steps and elements to assist in providing effective face-to-face training.

Hiring Right: Steps to Help Recruit and Hire the People You Need
Presented by Becky Bennett, EdD
Video
Course: #31319Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course is designed to introduce and/or revisit the steps in the hiring process and to explain the importance of reviewing the requirements of the job prior to advertising and hiring. It will also provide resources to assist both a new supervisor, as well as those with human resources experience, to be successful in recruiting employees that fit both the job and the organization.

Taking Infants Outdoors
Presented by Heather Olsen, EdD
VideoAudio
Course: #31375Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will identify the benefits of outdoor play for infants, specifically addressing ideas for playtime outside. Participants will learn how to recognize six tips to safely introduce infants to the outdoors. Discussion will also include different outdoor temperatures and strategies for weather conditions.

Child Abuse and Neglect: An Overview
Presented by Marilyn Massey-Stokes, EdD, CHES, CHWC
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Course: #31373Level: Introductory1 Hour
The presenter will provide an overview of the four main types of child abuse, including signs of possible abuse. Reporting suspected child abuse and prevention activities will also be addressed.

Outdoor Play: Health and Safety for Toddlers
Presented by Heather Olsen, EdD
Video
Course: #31372Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course describes the different types of toddler outdoor play experiences, specifically addressing how to maximize toddler outdoor time through developmentally appropriate practice. Participants will learn how to identify the four common safety hazards and concerns for outdoor play spaces.

Reduced Risk Pest Management
Presented by Phil Boise, BA
Video
Course: #31371Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course describes how to approach pest management without the use of hazardous pesticides, and shows practical solutions to common problems.

Supporting Young Children's Social-Emotional Literacy
Presented by Pamelazita Buschbacher, EdD, CCC-SLP
Video
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
Video
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.

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
VideoAudio
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.