Mentoring and coaching are increasingly seen as essential for supporting teachers at any stage of their careers. Through this course, participants will learn the distinctions and commonalities between coaching and mentoring. Additionally, participants will determine how these powerful interactions can improve both teacher and program practice. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education’s requirements for 45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring Credential.
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
Mentoring and coaching are increasingly seen as essential for supporting teachers at any stage of their careers. Through this course, participants will learn the distinctions and commonalities between coaching and mentoring. Additionally, participants will determine how these powerful interactions can improve both teacher and program practice. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education’s requirements for 45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring Credential.
This course is tailored for childcare professionals currently in or aspiring to leadership roles. It will explore essential childcare administration and management concepts to enhance the effectiveness of licensed center-based or family childcare programs. Key topics include administration, program planning, staff supervision and evaluation, policy and procedure development and implementation, fiscal management, compliance with state regulations, effective customer service, and fostering parent and community involvement. MSDE Approved Director's Course
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
This course is tailored for childcare professionals currently in or aspiring to leadership roles. It will explore essential childcare administration and management concepts to enhance the effectiveness of licensed center-based or family childcare programs. Key topics include administration, program planning, staff supervision and evaluation, policy and procedure development and implementation, fiscal management, compliance with state regulations, effective customer service, and fostering parent and community involvement. MSDE Approved Director's Course
This course provides an introduction to curriculum planning and implementation for children aged three to five years. Students will explore child growth and development principles to enhance teaching strategies and create engaging learning environments.
Key components include:
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Curriculum Planning: Designing effective curricula with clear learning objectives and appropriate materials.
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Child Development: Understanding developmental milestones to inform teaching practices.
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Teaching Strategies: Developing hands-on, play-based learning activities that promote creativity and critical thinking.
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Environment Design: Creating safe and stimulating spaces that encourage exploration.
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Best Practices: Investigating evidence-based practices that support positive outcomes for young children.
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Materials and Resources: Familiarizing with educational materials and technology for preschool settings.
Through theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will be equipped to implement effective preschool programs that support holistic child development and engage families and communities.
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
This course provides an introduction to curriculum planning and implementation for children aged three to five years. Students will explore child growth and development principles to enhance teaching strategies and create engaging learning environments.
Key components include:
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Curriculum Planning: Designing effective curricula with clear learning objectives and appropriate materials.
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Child Development: Understanding developmental milestones to inform teaching practices.
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Teaching Strategies: Developing hands-on, play-based learning activities that promote creativity and critical thinking.
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Environment Design: Creating safe and stimulating spaces that encourage exploration.
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Best Practices: Investigating evidence-based practices that support positive outcomes for young children.
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Materials and Resources: Familiarizing with educational materials and technology for preschool settings.
Through theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will be equipped to implement effective preschool programs that support holistic child development and engage families and communities.
This 45-hour course is for those who work with children in school-age care settings. It's designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to create a safe and engaging environment for children ages 5-12.
Topics include:
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Child Development: Understanding the unique needs of school-age children.
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Curriculum Planning: Creating fun and educational activities.
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Guidance and Discipline: Learning positive techniques for managing behavior.
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Health and Safety: Ensuring a secure and healthy environment.
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Family Engagement: Building strong relationships with parents and the community.
By the end of the course, you'll be prepared to design and implement a high-quality program that supports the growth and development of school-age children. This course is perfect for new and experienced caregivers, directors, or anyone looking to advance their career in this field.
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
This 45-hour course is for those who work with children in school-age care settings. It's designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to create a safe and engaging environment for children ages 5-12.
Topics include:
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Child Development: Understanding the unique needs of school-age children.
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Curriculum Planning: Creating fun and educational activities.
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Guidance and Discipline: Learning positive techniques for managing behavior.
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Health and Safety: Ensuring a secure and healthy environment.
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Family Engagement: Building strong relationships with parents and the community.
By the end of the course, you'll be prepared to design and implement a high-quality program that supports the growth and development of school-age children. This course is perfect for new and experienced caregivers, directors, or anyone looking to advance their career in this field.
Pre-K Expansion Grant Orientation for Teachers
This course introduces the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development and care of children birth to age three. Students will learn how to create a healthy and safe environment while developing appropriate interaction and communication skills that will assist with learning and development. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression. 45 Hours: (Child Development (22.5), Curriculum (15), Health, Safety, Nutrition (3), Special Needs (1.5), Professionalism (2), and Community (1)
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
This course introduces the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to the development and care of children birth to age three. Students will learn how to create a healthy and safe environment while developing appropriate interaction and communication skills that will assist with learning and development. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression. 45 Hours: (Child Development (22.5), Curriculum (15), Health, Safety, Nutrition (3), Special Needs (1.5), Professionalism (2), and Community (1)
- Teacher: Sean Storey
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
This course teaches participants about proper supervision, professionalism, and parent engagement. It is required for all classroom aides who have not completed 90 clock Hours of training.
This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five-years old. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
This course is designed for childcare professionals currently in or seeking leadership positions. This course will cover the significant concepts of child care administration and management to support effective licensed center-based or family child care programs. Topics include administration, program planning, staff supervision and evaluation, policy and procedure development and implementation, fiscal management, maintenance of State regulations, effective customer services, and parent and community involvement.
This course introduces the basic concepts of program organization, planning, and implementation of school-age care for children in a before/after school setting.
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
This course introduces the basic concepts of program organization, planning, and implementation of school-age care for children in a before/after school setting.
This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. Instruction will include the use of the library, computer, and written expression. 45 Hours: Child Development (24 Hours), Curriculum (17 Hours), and Special Needs (4 Hours).
- Teacher: Syretha Storey
This course introduces the basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five-years old. Students will apply their knowledge of child growth and development to enhance teaching strategies, environmental design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education.
