For Early Childhood Professionals
Tailored Trainings
If so, we are here to make it easier with trainings tailored to you and your staff!
Take the headache out of scheduling and let Think Small help with your training needs. Our Professional Development Coordinators can help with customized trainings and we offer:
- Assistance with course title selection
- Personalized coordination and scheduling of training
- In-house training brought to your location or available at either Think Small office
- Experienced, MNCPD approved trainers
- Training presented to staff and parents on a variety of subjects for in-service hours
- Credit recording of in-service hours in Develop
Training Topics
The topics listed below are available for training, although you are not limited to these. These are based on the Minnesota Knowledge and Competency Framework (KCF). Please click on a category below to expand a sampling of specific topics in each KCF area.
KCF I: Child Development and Learning
Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine! (Overview) Understanding and Responding to the Sexual Behavior
Supporting Infant Development
Why Do Children Act the Way They Do? Understanding How A Child is “Wired” (Key #3)
Learning Profiles
Basic Child Development
Child Development: Executive Functioning Skills through the Developmental Domains
Young Children and Biting
KCF II (a,b,d,e): Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences
Using Authentic Assessment to inform Curriculum, Instruction and Caregiving
Implementing Curriculum in Child Care Centers
Caring for Children with Physical Disabilities: Strategies that Work!
Early Literacy: Myths About How Children Learn Language
Creating a Positive Multicultural Environment for All Children
Childhood Obesity: Components of a Healthy Nutrition Environment at Child Care
Opportunity Knocks: Reversing Current Obesity Trends: I am Moving I am Learning
Bullying
Toilet Learning
Behavior Guidance: Strategies for a Positive Early Childhood Classroom
KCF IIc: Promoting Social and Emotional Development Trainings
The Nurtured Heart Approach
Early Childhood Mental Health: Why Your Role Matters (Key #1)
Preschoolers: Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behaviors
Understanding Behavior: Making Sense of What You See and Hear
Infants and Toddlers: Targeted Strategies to Build Social Emotional Skills
ADHD: Seeing the Disability Behind the Behavior
Tools for the Toolbox: Strategies to Meet Challenging Behavior
KCF III: Relationships with Families
Race and Culture in Early Childhood Settings: Planning Environments for Children and Families
Race and Culture in Early Childhood Settings: Beginning the Conversation
Strengthening Families
Family Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings
Exploring the Family Caregiver Partnership
Working with Parents of Childcare
Session 1 – What’s in a Name: Culturally Responsive Care and Communication
Parent Communication
KCF IV: Assessment, Evaluations and Individualization
Observation and Documentation: Planning for Individual Needs
Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment Training
Inclusion: Developmentally Appropriate Care for All Children
Introduction to Children with Special Needs
Assessment – Gathering and Using Information
KCF VI: Professionalism
Effective Communication
An Introduction to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
Getting to Know Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework- For Early Childhood Educators
KCF VII: Health, Safety and Nutrition
Health and Safety In-Service I – Child Care Centers
Health and Safety In-Service II – Child Care Centers
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS)
Child Care Emergencies: Be Prepared
Active Supervision Provider Self-care and Privacy
Infant/Child CPR
First Aid – Pediatric
Children and Restraint Systems
Child Care Emergencies: Be Prepared
Early Sprouts: Cultivating Healthy Food Choices in Young Children
Get Started with Your Tailored Training Here
Don’t see what you’re looking for?
Contact our Professional Development Coordinator below to learn about more options:
Stephanie Moss
tailoredtraining@thinksmall.org
651.641.6641