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Program Management

Course Title Hours Available Online Available in Spanish Agency
EMPOWER Overview of Empower 1 Yes Yes ADHS
How To Operate CACFP - Administrative Track Training 1 Yes No ADE-HN
How To Operate CACFP - Nutrition Track Training 1 Yes No ADE-HN
Partnering with Parents to Reduce Expulsion 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Approaches and Strategies: What Works to Prevent Expulsion? 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Happier Days: A Mindful Approach To Stress Reduction 2 Yes Yes SWHD
ITT Knowing and Respecting Families 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Ethics 2 Yes No ASCC
Family Engagement 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Overall Learning Environment: After School Programs 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Primary Caregiving 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Hiring, Retaining and Encouraging Staff 2 Yes No ASCC
Budgeting for Quality 2 Yes No ASCC
Coaching and Mentoring Staff 2 Yes No ASCC
Customer Services 2 Yes No ASCC
Meetings that Inspire Movement 2 Yes No ASCC
Planning for Success 2 Yes No ASCC
On Boarding Staff 2 Yes No ASCC
FCC Business 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Families as Partners (Family Child Care Focused) 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Creating a Learning Environment (Family Child Care Focused) 2 Yes No ASCC
Knowing and Respecting Families 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Leadership Development and Early Childhood Directors-A key to success for expulsion prevention Part 1 2 Yes No SWHD
Taking Leadership to the Next Level- Using the right tools for becoming an effective early childhood director and supporting staff development Part 2 2 Yes No SWHD
Providing a Positive Work Environment-Director Leadership- A High-Quality Work Life Leads to High Quality Care for children Part 3 2 Yes No SWHD
Beginning the Partnership-Director Series: Engaging New Families Right from the Start 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Supporting Children in Uncertain Times: Response to Covid-19. How to best take care of ourselves and children 2 Yes Yes SWHD

Nutrition

Course Title Hours Available Online Available in Spanish Agency
EMPOWER Training: Creating Breastfeeding- Friendly Child Care Environments 1 Yes Yes ADHS
EMPOWER Training: Fruit Juice in Child Care Settings 1 Yes Yes ADHS
EMPOWER Training: Family Style Meals in Child Care Settings 1 Yes Yes ADHS
EMPOWER Standard 4: CACFP 1 Yes No ADHS

Health and Safety Standards

Course Title Hours Available Online Available in Spanish Agency
EMPOWER Training: Sun Safety in Child Care Settings 1 Yes No ADHS
EMPOWER Training:Tooth Brushing in Child Care Settings 1 Yes No ADHS
EMPOWER Training: Tobacco Prevention in Child Care Settings 1 Yes No ADHS
Coming to Terms with Germs 2 Yes No ASCC
Identifying and Reporting Child Maltreatment 1.5 Yes No PCAAz

Caring for Children with Special Needs 

Course Title Hours Available Online Available in Spanish Agency
EMPOWER Training: Inclusion in Child Care Settings 1 Yes Yes ADHS
The Unique Needs of Infants and Toddlers in Foster Care 1.5 Yes No PCAA
Young Children in Foster Care: The Brain, Trauma, and Attachment 2 Yes No PCAA
ITT Typical and Atypical Development 2 Yes No ASCC
Disability Awareness 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Typical and Atypical Development 2 Yes No ASCC
Building Resiliency in Preschoolers 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Building the Skills for Addressing Difficult Topics with Parents 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Connecting and Caring: Building the Skills for a Positive Teacher-Student Relationship in Out-of-School Time Care 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Effective Classroom Management: A Strategy that Supports Children’s Success 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Children with Unique Abilities: The ADA and your Classroom 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Inclusion-Good for Everyone! Building Capacity for Out of School Time Teachers to Connect with Inclusion in Schools 2 Yes No SWHD
Sensory Processing: Preventing Expulsion through Increased Understanding of Sensory Processing and Child Development 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Tracking Children’s Developmental Milestones: A pathway for determining individualized care and support for children to help prevent expulsion 2 Yes Yes SWHD

Community Services & Resources

Course Title Hours Available Online Available in Spanish Agency
Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns- Module 1 0.25 Yes Yes US- CDC
Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns- Module 2 0.25 Yes Yes US- CDC
Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns- Module 3 0.25 Yes Yes US- CDC
Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns- Module 4 0.25 Yes Yes US- CDC
Introduction to Arizona Ealry Learning Standards 0.5 Yes No ADE
Introduction to Infant Toddler Developmental Guidelines 0.5 Yes No ADE
Arizona Early Learning Standards- Social Emotional 1 Yes No ADE
Arizona Early Learning Standards- Social Emotional 2 Yes No ADE
Infant Toddler Developmental Guidelines- Social Emotional 1 Yes No ADE
Arizona Early Learning Standards- Physical Development Health and Safety 1 Yes No ADE

Physical Activity 

Course Title Hours Available Online Available in Spanish Agency
EMPOWER Training: Sedentary Activity and Screen Time in Childcare Settings 1 Yes No ADHS
EMPOWER Training: Physical Activity in Child Care Settings B- Age 12 1 Yes Yes ADHS
Tummy Time and More: Setting the Stage for the Right Beginnings 2 Yes No ASCC
ITT Overall Learning Environments 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Gross Motor 2 Yes Yes ASCC

Social Emotional Development

Course Title Hours Available Online Available in Spanish Agency
Primary Care Groups 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Attachment 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Relationships and the Brain 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Ouch! That Hurts! Understanding Biting in Child Care 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Behavior Guidance 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Trauma Informed Care 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Behavior Guidance 2 Yes No ASCC-FCC
Strengthening Children’s Social and Emotional Competence 1 Yes No PCAAz
Attachment 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Brain Architecture 2 Yes Yes ASCC
ITT Temperament 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Primary Care Groups 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Relationship and the Brain 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Behavior Guidance 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Moving Forward with Expulsion Prevention (Foundations I) 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Partnering with Parents to Prevent Expulsion (Foundations II) 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Approaches and Strategies: What Works to Prevent Expulsion? (Foundations III) 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Creating culturally responsive classrooms in support of children, families and caregivers 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Emotional Connections With Infants and Toddlers; The Power of a Caregiver to Build Trust and Security 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Engaging Fathers and Other Male Caregivers: An Approach Used to Build and Sustain Ongoing Relationships and Partnerships with Families in Early Childhood Settings 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Happier Days: A Mindful Approach to Stress Reduction 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Help Me with My Emotions: Taking Steps Towards Emotional Literacy 2 Yes Yes SWHD
How to Successfully Engage Parents of Preschool-Aged Children 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Setting the Stage for Friendship 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Social Emotional Development for School Age Children-Understanding How School Age Children Build Social Emotional Skills 2 Yes No SWHD
Staff Relations Part 1: Building Meaningful, Authentic Relationships through Effective Communication 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Staff Relations Part II: Building Meaningful, Authentic Relationships Through Self Awareness, Vulnerability and Courage 2 Yes No SWHD
Tiny Toddlers, Big Bites! How to Curb Biting in the Infant/Toddler Classroom 2 Yes Yes SWHD
The Importance of Teacher-Child Relationships 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Understanding the Meaning Behind Challenging Behaviors in Preschool 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Understanding the Meaning Behind Children’s Behaviors Part 2: Strategies to address behaviors and prevent expulsion 2 Yes No SWHD

Child Development 

Course Title Hours Available Online Available in Spanish Agency
Connection Before Correction: Why Attachment Matters 1.25 Yes No PCAAz
Infant Mental Health Basics 1.25 Yes No PCAAz
The Young Child, Trauma and Memory 1 Yes No PCAAz
The Root of All Our Problems: Adverse Childhood Experiences 1 Yes No PCAAz
Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Introduction to ACEs 1 Yes Yes AACEC
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma, and Substance Use Disorder 1.5 Yes Yes AACEC
Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Toddlers 2 Yes Yes ASSC
Brain Architecture 2 Yes Yes ASSC
Biting 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Communicating and Speaking 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Exploration and Discovery 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Listening and Understanding 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Persistence 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Schedules, Routines & Transitions: Infants and Toddlers 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Basic Child Development 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Basic Youth Development 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Homework Help: After School Program Environments that Support Learning 2 Yes No ASCC
Intentional Teaching 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Schedules, Routines & Transitions 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Observation and Assessment: Plans and Procedures 2 Yes Yes ASCC
Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Creating a Trauma-Informed Child Care to Help Prevent Expulsion 2 Yes Yes SWHD
The Importance of Relationships; Attachment, Trauma and Expulsion Prevention 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Healing Through Understanding- Creating a Trauma Informed Afterschool Care Program to Prevent Expulsion 2 Yes No SWHD
Supporting Kids in Foster Care: Understanding and Healing through Center-Based Care Programs 2 Yes Yes SWHD
Understanding Social Emotional Development 2 Yes Yes SWHD
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