This course includes the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children, birth through age twelve that enable childcare professionals to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.

OCC Approval Number: PSO-159544
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: 45 Hours: Child Development
Course_Description:

This course includes the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children, birth through age twelve that enable childcare professionals to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)

This course includes the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children, birth through age twelve that enable childcare professionals to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.

OCC Approval Number: PSO-159544
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: 45 Hours: Child Development
Course_Description:

This course includes the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children, birth through age twelve that enable childcare professionals to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)
OCC Approval Number: PSO-159544
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 45
Core of Knowledge Area: 45 Hours: Child Development
Course_Description:

This course includes the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children, birth through age twelve that enable childcare professionals to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Instruction will include the use of library, computer, and written expression.

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)

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. 

OCC Approval Number: PSO-159544
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: 45 Hours: Professionalism
Course_Description:

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.

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)

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)

OCC Approval Number: PSO-159544
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: Child Development/22.5, Curriculum/15, Health, Safety, Nutrition/3, Special Needs/1.5, Professionalism/2, Community/1
Course_Description:

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.

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)

This course introduces the basic concepts of program organization, planning, and implementation of school-age care for children in a before/after school setting.

OCC Approval Number: PSO-159544:
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: ChildDevelopment/22.5, Curriculum/15, Health, Safety, Nutrition/3, Special Needs/1.5, Professionalism/2, Community/1
Course_Description:

This course introduces the basic concepts of program organization, planning, and implementation of school-age care for children in a before/after school setting. 

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)

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. 45 Hours: Child Development (24 Hours), Curriculum (17 Hours), and Special Needs (4 Hours).

OCC Approval Number: PSO-159544
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: Child Development/24, Curriculum/17, Special Needs/4
Course_Description:

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. 

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)

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.

OCC Approval Number: CKO-4860
Clock Hours: 45 Hours: Professionalism
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: Professionalism
Course_Description:

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.

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)

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 a library, computer, and written expression

OCC Approval Number: CKO-4860
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: Child Development (24 Hours), Curriculum (17 Hours), and Special Needs (4 Hours).
Course_Description:

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.

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)

45-Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials: 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.

OCC Approval Number: CKO-4860
Clock Hours: 45
IACET/CEU: 4.5
Core of Knowledge Area: Child Development/22.5 Hours, Curriculum/15 Hours, Health, Safety, Nutrition/3 Hours, Special Needs/1.5 Hours, Professionalism/2 Hours, Community/1 Hour
Course_Description:

45-Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials: 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.

Skill Level: MSDE Training Level: Entry (Novice)