For Early Childhood Professionals
In-Person Trainings are Currently Available in the 7 County Metro Area
In-person training has resumed at our St. Paul office, our Minneapolis office (New location!) and throughout the 7-County Metro area. Search for trainings at www.developtoolmn.org by typing in “Think Small” in the “Sponsor Name” field.
Click here to read about how we’re keeping you safe as we welcome you back to in-person trainings.
An interpreter can be provided at no cost/for free. To schedule an interpreter or to notify Think Small that you will bring your own (must be over age 18), please contact Think Small in advance at (651) 641-3549.
Un interprete se le puede proveer gratuitamente/sin costo alguno. Para obtener un intérprete o para notificar a Think small que traerá su propio intérprete (tendría que ser mayor de 18 años) , por favor notifique a Think Small de ante mano al 651-641-6660.
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For help finding training that meets your needs or help answering your questions, please email the Professional Development Department at pdsupport@thinksmall.org or call 651-641-3549. Hablamos español. Online trainings can be found on Eager-to-Learn and Develop.
Inside the Child: Social and Emotional Development
Thursday, April 28, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 hours, $10
KCF: II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development, CDA: Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development
Veterans Memorial Community Center, Inver Grove Heights 55077
Active Supervision: Preventing Child Injuries in Family Child Care Settings
Saturday, April 30, 9:00am-11:00am, 3 hours, $10
KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety, CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Park High School, Cottage Grove, 55016
Early Childhood Screening-What It’s All About
Thursday, May 5, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 hours, $10
KCF: IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development; CDA: Content Area VII: Observing and recording children’s behavior
Think Small, Saint Paul, 55117
Young Children with Developmental Delays
Saturday, May 7, 8:30am-12:30pm, 4 hours, $20
KCF: I: Child Development and Learning; CDA: Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning
Think Small, Saint Paul, 55117
Early Childhood Screening-What It’s All About
Saturday, May 7, 9:30- 11:30am, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development; CDA: Content Area VII: Observing and recording children’s behavior
Forest Lake Area High School, Forest Lake 55025
Active Supervision: Children with Special Needs
Monday, May 9. 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Maplewood Community Center-YMCA, Maplewood, 55109
When Concerns Arise: Identifying and Referring Children with Exceptional Needs
Monday, May 9, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development; CDA: Content Area VII: Observing and recording children’s behavior
Edina Community Center, Edina, 55424
Observation: Find the Function of Behavior
Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development; CDA: Content Area VII: Observing and recording children’s behavior
Coon Rapids Civic Center, Coon Rapids, 55433
Observation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs
Tuesday, May 10, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development; CDA: Content Area VII: Observing and recording children’s behavior
Apple Valley Community Center, Apple Valley, 55124
How Culture Can Influence our Interactions with Children and Families
Wednesday, May 11, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: III: Relationships with Families; CDA: Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families
Crystal Community Center, Crystal, 55429
Wednesday, May 11, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: I: Child Development and Learning; CDA: Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning
Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee, 55379
Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care
Saturday, May 14, 8:30am-3:00pm, 6 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices, VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment Creekside Community Center, Bloomington, 55431
Health and Safety I – Family Child Care (In-Service)
Saturday, May 14, 8:30-10:30am, 2 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Coon Rapids Civic Center, Coon Rapids, 55433
Health and Safety II – Family Child Care (In-Service)
Saturday, May 14, 11:00am- 1:00pm, 2 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Coon Rapids Civic Center, Coon Rapids, 55433
Active Supervision: Provider Self-care and Privacy
Monday, May 16, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: Content Area I: VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Park High School, Cottage Grove, 55016
SPANISH Infant Ages and Stages
Thursday, May 19, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: I: Child Development and Learning; CDA: Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning
Think Small Minneapolis, Minneapolis, 55413
Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care
Saturday, May 21, 8:30am- 3:00pm, 6 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Eagan Community Center, Eagan 55121
Tuesday, May 24, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: III: Relationships with Families; CDA: Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families
Think Small, Saint Paul, 55117
(SUID/AHT) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS)
Tuesday, May 24, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Oakdale Discovery Center, Oakdale, 55128
Health and Safety I – Family Child Care (In-Service)
Saturday, June 4, 8:30- 10:30am, 2 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee, 55379
Health and Safety II – Family Child Care (In-Service)
Saturday, June 4, 11:00am- 1:00pm, 2 Hours, Free
KCF: Content Area I: VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee, 55379
Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care
Saturday, June 4, 8:30am-3:00pm, 6 Hours Free
KCF: “VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Maple Grove Community Center, Maple Grove 55369
(SUID/AHT) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS)
Tuesday, June 7, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Eagan Community Center, Eagan 55121
(SUID/AHT) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS)
Wednesday, June 8, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Creekside Community Center, Bloomington, 55431
Young Children with Developmental Delays
Saturday, June 11, 8:30am-12:30pm, 4 Hours, $20
KCF: I: Child Development and Learning; CDA: Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning
Forest Lake Area High School, Forest Lake 55025
How Culture Can Influence our Interactions with Children and Families
Saturday, June 11, 8:30-10:30am, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: III: Relationships with Families; CDA: Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families
Veterans Memorial Community Center, Inver Grove Heights 55077
Inside the Child: Social and Emotional Development
Saturday, June 11, 11:00am-1:00pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development; CDA: Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development
Veterans Memorial Community Center, Inver Grove Heights 55077
Basics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes
Saturday, June11, 8:30am-12:30pm, 4 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Think Small Minneapolis, Minneapolis, 55413
SPANISH Growing With The Music (Taught in Spanish)
Saturday, June 11, 9:30am- 12:30pm, 3 Hours, $15
KCF: II.E: Promoting Creative Development; CDA: Content Area II: Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
Think Small Minneapolis, Minneapolis, 55413
(SUID/AHT) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS)
Monday, June 13, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, Free
KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety; CDA: Content Area I: Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
Coon Rapids Civic Center, Coon Rapids, 55433
Early Childhood Mental Health: Why Your Role Matters (Key #1)
Tuesday, June 14, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development; CDA: Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development
Think Small, Saint Paul, 55117
Teaching Children to Know Their Own Engines: A Look At Your Environment (Key # 4)
Thursday, June 16, 6:30-8:30pm, 2 Hours, $10
KCF: II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development; CDA: Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development
Edina Community Center, Edina, 55424
For help finding training that meets your needs or help answering your questions, please email the Professional Development Department at pdsupport@thinksmall.org or call 651-641-3549. Hablamos español.
Online trainings can be found on Eager-to-Learn and Develop.