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State Approval Information for Arizona

The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved by the Arizona Registry, and may be applied to child care licensing and Quality First QRIS requirements.

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.

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Sensory Processing for Early Education
Presented by Jamie Cruz, MOT, OTR/L, Emily Dassow, BS, OTR/L
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Course: #32307Level: Advanced6 Hours
Learn about sensory processing including definitions, observable behaviors, and strategies for school and home for proprioception, vestibular, tactile, auditory, taste, and smell. Teacher collaboration and real-world application are presented.

Language Development in Non-Mainstream Cultures
Presented by Amy Hobek, PhD, CCC-SLP, Jennifer Horwitz, MEd
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Course: #32305Level: Advanced1 Hour
This course describes differences in language practices and development with non-mainstream cultural populations, including multilingual and non-mainstream dialect-speaking children, to better inform assessment and classroom practices.

Loss and Grief in Early Childhood
Presented by Tami Micsky, DSW, MSSA, LSW, CT
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Course: #32290Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Gain an understanding of loss and grief in early childhood, including developmental considerations. A practical, guided approach to helping children cope with grief is offered.

Cognitive Development Theories and the Early Childhood Classroom
Presented by Miriam Eckstein-Koas, MS, SpEd
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Course: #32278Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about the cognitive development theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. How can these two theories apply to our work with young children?

Cultural Differences – Communication and Conflict Resolution Styles
Presented by Rebecca Slaby, MEd
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Course: #32266Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Deepen your understanding of how culture influences different communication styles, which can often lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Examine communication and conflict styles and learn new strategies for identifying barriers to healthy communication and managing conflict in the workplace.

Helping Young Children Develop a Positive Sense of Self
Presented by Amber Tankersley, PhD
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Course: #32254Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course highlights the importance of social competence and a child's sense of self. Strategies focus on how adults help children develop a positive sense of self.

CDA Renewal - Infant and Toddler, Part A
Presented by Jean Barbre, EdD, Kathleen Seabolt, EdD, Sandra Duncan, BA, MS, EdD, Tina Pennington, MNSc, RNC-NIC, Delia Vicente, MA, Patty Velasco, MA, LMFT
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Course: #32236Level: Intermediate9 Hours
Learn how to create a positive early childhood environment for infants and toddlers, explore development of infants and toddlers, and learn about fetal development and the birth process. This course is one of five parts that together comprise a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant for the Infant and Toddler setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Infant and Toddler, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Infant and Toddler, Part E” and may be completed in any order.

CDA Renewal - Preschool, Part A
Presented by Carrie Fruin, EdS, Lauren Starnes, PhD, EdD, Kelly Gfroerer, PhD, LPC, Jess Bernal, MA, LMFT, Julie Nicholson, PhD, Crystal McClendon-Gourdine, PhD, Sandra Duncan, BA, MS, EdD, Amber Tankersley, PhD
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Course: #32246Level: Intermediate9 Hours
Learn ways to support brain development and executive function, reduce challenging behavior, increase classroom engagement, and utilize food/cooking experiences with preschoolers. This course is one of five parts that together comprise a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant for the Preschool setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Preschool, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Preschool, Part E” and may be completed in any order.

CDA Renewal - Family Child Care, Part A
Presented by Carrie Fruin, EdS, Lauren Starnes, PhD, EdD, Jean Barbre, EdD, Stephanie Goloway, EdD, Jess Bernal, MA, LMFT, Sandra Duncan, BA, MS, EdD
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Course: #32247Level: Intermediate9 Hours
Learn ways to support brain development and overall development in all domains. Also learn tools and strategies to reduce challenging behavior. This course is one of five parts that together comprise a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant for the Family Child Care setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Family Child Care, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Family Child Care, Part E” and may be completed in any order.

CDA Renewal - Family Child Care, Part B
Presented by Christy Jones-Hudson, MA, IMH-E®, Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP, Allie Bishop Pasquier, MS, Amber Tankersley, PhD, Kelly Gfroerer, PhD, LPC, Rachel Wagner, MSW, Jennifer McCroddan, BA, Stephanie Goloway, EdD
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Course: #35106Level: Intermediate9 Hours
Learn ways to work with young children with special needs and their families, connect with and manage challenging behavior, and improve their physical, intellectual, and social-emotional skills. This course is one of five parts that together comprise a 45-hour package of CDA renewal coursework specific and relevant for the Family Child Care setting. Each part includes 9 hours of content. Parts belonging to this package are labeled “CDA Renewal - Family Child Care, Part A” through “CDA Renewal - Family Child Care, Part E” and may be completed in any order.