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/decline-play-outdoors-children-rise-30568The Decline of Play Outdoors in Children - And the Rise in Sensory IssuesThis course offers several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. Angela Hanscom uses the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program - that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis - as she provides these strategies.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationThe Decline of Play Outdoors in Children - And the Rise in Sensory IssuesThis course offers several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. Angela Hanscom uses the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program - that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis - as she provides these strategies.30568OnlinePT60M
This course offers several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. Angela Hanscom uses the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program - that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis - as she provides these strategies.
2/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/noise-and-hearing-safety-in-30567Noise and Hearing Safety in Early Childhood EducationThis session will overview pediatric audiology and the role hearing has on child development. The signs of acquired hearing loss will be discussed, as well as methods to monitor sound levels and prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationNoise and Hearing Safety in Early Childhood EducationThis session will overview pediatric audiology and the role hearing has on child development. The signs of acquired hearing loss will be discussed, as well as methods to monitor sound levels and prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).30567OnlinePT60M
This session will overview pediatric audiology and the role hearing has on child development. The signs of acquired hearing loss will be discussed, as well as methods to monitor sound levels and prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
3/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/keeping-preschoolers-safe-throughout-30669Keeping Preschoolers Safe Throughout the Day: Use Routines-Based StrategiesChildren explore, challenge themselves, and take risks to learn throughout the day. Find ways to keep them safe within their everyday routines.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationKeeping Preschoolers Safe Throughout the Day: Use Routines-Based StrategiesChildren explore, challenge themselves, and take risks to learn throughout the day. Find ways to keep them safe within their everyday routines.30669OnlinePT60M
4/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/keeping-toddlers-safe-throughout-day-30670Keeping Toddlers Safe Throughout the Day: Use Routines-Based StrategiesToddlers learn through exploration. Find ways to keep them safe within their everyday routines.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationKeeping Toddlers Safe Throughout the Day: Use Routines-Based StrategiesToddlers learn through exploration. Find ways to keep them safe within their everyday routines.30670OnlinePT60M
5/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/infant-sleep-30614Infant SleepThis course provides information on sleep standards for infants, evidence-based interventions to promote sleep, and safety issues related to sleep for infants. Participants will be able to apply information to support healthy sleep routines and safe sleep environments for families.auditory99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationInfant SleepThis course provides information on sleep standards for infants, evidence-based interventions to promote sleep, and safety issues related to sleep for infants. Participants will be able to apply information to support healthy sleep routines and safe sleep environments for families.30614OnlinePT60M
This course provides information on sleep standards for infants, evidence-based interventions to promote sleep, and safety issues related to sleep for infants. Participants will be able to apply information to support healthy sleep routines and safe sleep environments for families.
6/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/teacher-not-babysitter-professionalism-30586I'm a Teacher, not a Babysitter!: Professionalism in Early ChildhoodEarly childhood professionals must hold themselves to a high standard if they want to change the way that they are seen by society. We will discuss the four dimensions of professionalism and how to achieve them in order to reach this high standard.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationI'm a Teacher, not a Babysitter!: Professionalism in Early ChildhoodEarly childhood professionals must hold themselves to a high standard if they want to change the way that they are seen by society. We will discuss the four dimensions of professionalism and how to achieve them in order to reach this high standard.30586OnlinePT60M
Early childhood professionals must hold themselves to a high standard if they want to change the way that they are seen by society. We will discuss the four dimensions of professionalism and how to achieve them in order to reach this high standard.
7/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/active-supervision-for-preschoolers-30665Active Supervision for PreschoolersKeeping children safe requires intentional, careful supervision. Learn 6 steps to active supervision that keep preschoolers safe through the everyday routines of a center and other events that can change those routines.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationActive Supervision for PreschoolersKeeping children safe requires intentional, careful supervision. Learn 6 steps to active supervision that keep preschoolers safe through the everyday routines of a center and other events that can change those routines.30665OnlinePT60M
Keeping children safe requires intentional, careful supervision. Learn 6 steps to active supervision that keep preschoolers safe through the everyday routines of a center and other events that can change those routines.
8/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/active-supervision-for-infants-and-30666Active Supervision for Infants and ToddlersKeeping children safe requires intentional, careful supervision. Learn 6 steps to active supervision and how they can be used with infants and toddlers as they rapidly develop new skills and take new risks.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationActive Supervision for Infants and ToddlersKeeping children safe requires intentional, careful supervision. Learn 6 steps to active supervision and how they can be used with infants and toddlers as they rapidly develop new skills and take new risks.30666OnlinePT60M
Keeping children safe requires intentional, careful supervision. Learn 6 steps to active supervision and how they can be used with infants and toddlers as they rapidly develop new skills and take new risks.
9/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/trouble-with-transitions-5-essential-30448Trouble with Transitions? 5 Essential Ways to Prevent Challenging BehaviorConsistent use of preventative strategies is the only way to break out of daily struggles with children who refuse to clean up, come inside, take their turn in the bathroom or lay down for nap. You'll learn the 5 essential strategies for preventing challenging behavior during classroom transitions and be guided in implementing them in a way that works for you and your class.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationTrouble with Transitions? 5 Essential Ways to Prevent Challenging BehaviorConsistent use of preventative strategies is the only way to break out of daily struggles with children who refuse to clean up, come inside, take their turn in the bathroom or lay down for nap. You'll learn the 5 essential strategies for preventing challenging behavior during classroom transitions and be guided in implementing them in a way that works for you and your class.30448OnlinePT60M
Consistent use of preventative strategies is the only way to break out of daily struggles with children who refuse to clean up, come inside, take their turn in the bathroom or lay down for nap. You'll learn the 5 essential strategies for preventing challenging behavior during classroom transitions and be guided in implementing them in a way that works for you and your class.
10/early-childhood-education/ece-ceus/course/to-grow-young-child-s-30450How to Grow a Young Child's Music BrainThis course summarizes research about the impact of music on brain development and offers practical suggestions for encouraging families to incorporate music into everyday life for infants and young children. Information about early music milestones will be offered, and links will be provided to music resources readily available to professionals and families.auditory99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Early Childhood Educationwww.continued.com/early-childhood-educationHow to Grow a Young Child's Music BrainThis course summarizes research about the impact of music on brain development and offers practical suggestions for encouraging families to incorporate music into everyday life for infants and young children. Information about early music milestones will be offered, and links will be provided to music resources readily available to professionals and families.30450OnlinePT60M
This course summarizes research about the impact of music on brain development and offers practical suggestions for encouraging families to incorporate music into everyday life for infants and young children. Information about early music milestones will be offered, and links will be provided to music resources readily available to professionals and families.