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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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Understanding Yourself and the Child's Challenging Behavior: Part 1: Nothing I Do Works!
Presented by Barbara Kaiser, MA
Video
Course: #30451Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course is designed to help people who are working with children with challenging behaviors by bridging the gap between research and practice. When you recognize that a child's challenging behavior is rooted in biological and environmental factors and not a desire to ruin your day, it becomes possible for you to figure out what the child needs to learn in order to succeed.

I'm a Teacher, not a Babysitter!: Professionalism in Early Childhood
Presented by Natasha Crosby Kile, MS
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Course: #30586Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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.

Active Supervision for Preschoolers
Presented by Amanda Schwartz, PhD
Video
Course: #30665Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Active Supervision for Infants and Toddlers
Presented by Amanda Schwartz, PhD
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Course: #30666Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Trouble with Transitions? 5 Essential Ways to Prevent Challenging Behavior
Presented by Barb O'Neill, MEd, EdD
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Course: #30448Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Infant Mental Health - Part 2
Presented by Nicole Quint, Dr.OT, OTR/L
Video
Course: #30561Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides the second part of introducing the concept of infant mental health, emphasizing individual child, family-centered care, environment and context and development. Content within the second part investigates concepts of attachment styles, co-occupations between the caregiver and infant, infant massage, and strategies to enhance attachment, co-occupations, and positive routines.

How to Grow a Young Child's Music Brain
Presented by Carol Flexer, PhD, CCC-A, LSLS Cert. AVT
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Course: #30450Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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.

Diversity and Cultural Awareness
Presented by Natasha Crosby Kile, MS
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Course: #30590Level: Introductory1 Hour
Diversity and culture are all around us and it is our job to introduce little ones to the wonders of our world. Teaching acceptance of one another, despite our differences, is one of the greatest lessons that we can provide to our children.

A Fine Motor Review: The Early Years (birth to 5 years)
Presented by Marina Calarco, MS, MS, OTR/L
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Course: #30449Level: Introductory1 Hour
This is a beginner course to introduce the new teachers, or the teacher starting out in early intervention, to fine motor skills for the young child (0-5 years). This course will focus on research, milestones, and activities.

Baby Picasso: Art with Infants and Toddlers
Presented by Natasha Crosby Kile, MS
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Course: #30589Level: Introductory1 Hour
Art with infants and toddlers is more than just cute hand or footprint projects — it is brain-building at its finest! Get some new ideas about art activities that you can do with your children, and learn how they help develop necessary skills.