Portfolio of Tracy A. Ehlert - FORMAL EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

FORMAL EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

Tracy has received the following Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates:

Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Management (Kirkwood Community College May 2007)
Diploma in Web Design & Development (Kirkwood Community College May 2007)
Certificate in Web Design (Kirkwood Community College May 2007)
Certificate in Desktop Publishing Application (Kirkwood Community College May 2007)
Child Development Associate (Council for Professional Recognition August 2010)
Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education (Iowa Valley Community College District July 2012)
Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Ashford University December 2015)
Masters of Science in Early Childhood Education: Teaching and Diversity (Walden University October 2017)
Micro credential in Trauma Informed Pedagogy: 1. Creating a Healing Centered Learning Environment (NEA October 2022)
Micro credential in Multilingual Learners 101 (NEA September 2025)

Tracy has also completed the following Professional Development Hours since becoming an Educator

2026:

May 05: Mandatory Reporting
Jun 01: Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environment Stresses to Success
Jun 30: Suicide Prevention and Postvention
Jul 28: Bloodborne Pathogens

2025:

Jul 01: Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environment Stresses to Success
Jul 06: Suicide Prevention and Postvention
Sept 24-26: Hunt Early Childhood Leadership Summit

2024:

Jun 25: The Physical Activity Learning Session Train the Trainer-Part 1
Jun 27: The Physical Activity Learning Session Train the Trainer-Part 2
Jul 31: Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environment Stresses to Success
Aug 02: Suicide Prevention and Postvention
Overview of State Requirements Regarding Seclusion and Restraint: Chapter 103
Sep 4-6: Hunt Early Childhood Leadership Summit
Sep 15: Iowa Best Summit (Keynote Session, From Crisis to Connection: Youth Mobile Crisis Response)
Sep 16: Iowa Best Summit (Attendance & Absenteeism: Social Emotional Learning Data, Digital Dilemma: Navigating Smartphones & Social Media in Our Schools, Leveraging SCSMH Fellowship in Paraeducators, Trauma-Informed Learning Environments and Tier 2 Responses)
Dec 09-11: Prenatal to 3 Policy Impact Center Conference

2023:

May 30: Mandatory Reporting-Adult
May 31: Mandatory Reporting-Child
Aug 21: Suicide Prevention and Postvention
Aug 21: Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environment Stresses to Success
Aug 21: Bloodborne Pathogens

2022:

Jan 18: Developmental Trauma: Effects of Trauma Exposure and Misdiagnosis on Children
Aug 26: Run, Hide, Fight
Aug 16: Suicide Prevention and Postvention
Aug 16: Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environment Stresses to Success
Aug 19: Facilitating Sensitive Discussions
Oct 01: Putting Down What You Are Carrying…& Preparing For the Tasks At Hand!
Child Care & Early Education: Then and Now
Oct 27: Micro-credential: Trauma Informed Pedagogy-Creating a Healing Centered Learning Environment
Dec 14: CPR, First Aid and BBP

2021:

Jan 18: Developmental Trauma: Effects of Trauma Exposure and Misdiagnosis on Children
Feb 15: Overview of State Requirements Regarding Seclusion
Jun 24: Let's Talk: Connecting the Community with the Classroom
Aug 16: Suicide Prevention and Postvention
Aug 17: Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environment Stresses to Success
Oct 08: Run, Hide, Fight

2020:

Mar 18: Module 1: Overview of Family Homelessness Mar 20: Module 2: Understanding Family Homelessness Mar 25: Taking Care of Business: Dealing With the Financial Side of Coronavirus Apr 03: Addressing ACEs with Brain-based Approaches in Trauma-Informed Care Module 3: Understanding the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act’s Definition of “Homeless” Module 4: Determining a Family’s Homeless Situation Apr 04: Module 5: Identifying & Reaching Out to Families Experiencing Homelessness Apr 06: Module 6: Enhancing Program Access & Participation for Children Experiencing Homelessness Module 7: Building Relationships with Families Apr 07: Module 8: Connecting with Community Partners Apr 08: Additional Meat/Meat Alternates Options for CNPs: Crediting Tempeh & Surimi Apr 13: Universal Precautions for Iowa Early Childhood and School-age Professionals Apr 14: Farm to CACFPApr 16: Coaching Conversations: Support Quality Practice Apr 20: Education Leadership During Crisis: Applying Education Diplomacy in Response to COVID-19 Apr 28: Crediting Coconut & Vegetable Noodles in CNPs Apr 30: Families and Educators Supporting Learning at Home May 01: Trauma: Self Care & Supporting Others May 11: Coping with Crises & Traumatic Events Jun 06: Mindfulness for TeachersJun 09: Racial Justice, Equity & the Role of Child Care Webinar Series-Part 1
Sep 02: Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environmental Stresses to Success
Suicide Prevention and Postvention

2019:

Jan 27: Observation with Purpose: Attachment and Teacher-Child RelationshipsFeb 04: Taking Care of Business-What the New Tax Laws MeanFeb 23: Autism 101-An Introduction for Child Care ProvidersMar 05: White Privilege Mar 10: Iowa Early Learning Standards Orientation-3rd EditionMar 21: How to Get the Most Out of Your Volunteer ExperienceMar 28: Global GamesMar 30: Becoming More Unicorn Dirt Improves Health & Happiness Tools to Teach Through Nature Act of Mindfulness in a Hectic Environment-Life's Defining MomentsApr 02: TCIT (Teacher Child Interaction Training)May 06: Paper Tigers (Viewing/Discussion)May 23: Trauma Informed Services & Policies to Support Immigrant & Mixed Status Families in Early Care & Education: Impacts of Immigration Trauma on the Health and Development of Young ChildrenJun 08: The Value of Humor in Your Life or How Dincerella Slopped her DripperJun 25: National QRIS/Build Conference: Making QRIS Work for the Workforce National QRIS/Build Conference: Beyond Your Early Childhood Community: Aligning with City, County, and State GovernmentJun 26: National QRIS/Build Conference: Time to Ignite (or Reignite) your SPARK as a Leader National QRIS/Build Conference: The new FCCERS-3: Introduction and Use in State QRIS National QRIS/Build Conference: A Conversation with Nikole Hannah-JonesJul 22: Thirty on Thursdays-Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP Jul 30: School Age Matters Aug 01: Effective Strategies for the Paraprofessional in the Autism ClassroomAug 07: Using Adaptation and Extension to Bring Sociocultural Connections into Your Classroom Aug 08: Iowa Early Learning Standards (IELS) 3rd Edition Orientation The Impact of Ethics on Early ChildhoodAug 10: Blastoff Conference: Wait What Do You Mean My New Child Only Speaks Spanish Blastoff Conference: Social Emotional Health for K-3 Students Blastoff Conference: Take Time for YouSep 24: Alliance For Early Success Conference: Seeing the Future of the Profession Through the Eyes of Today’s Educators Alliance For Early Success Conference: Building Systems That Help Family Child Care Thrive: A New Framework Alliance For Early Success Conference: Quality for All-Towards unified standards & competencies, effective professional preparation, and equitable access to higher education Sep 25: Alliance For Early Success Conference: If Not Us, Then Who? Educator Voice in Advocacy, Policy and making a Difference! Oct 04: Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environmental Stresses to Success Suicide Prevention and Postvention Oct 05: Iowa AEYC Fall Institute-A Fighting Chance: Change Over Time and Care for Oneself Iowa AEYC Fall Institute-Introduction to the Nurtured Heart Approach Iowa AEYC Fall Institute-Art Appreciation 101 for Early Childhood “No One Saw It Like…” Oct 25: Supporting Children & Families Experiencing Homelessness-Module 1: Overview of Family HomelessnessOct 28: CACFP 2020 Part 1 Civil RightsNov 09: Creating a Sense of Belonging for All ChildrenNov 20: NAEYC Annual Conference- The Impact of Gender-Stereotyped Bullying Behaviors in the Early Years: Let’s Talk About Prevention NAEYC Annual Conference- Pathways to Conventional Writing: Understanding and Responding to Children’s Drawing and Writing in Pre-K Through Third Grade NAEYC Annual Conference- Opening Keynote Address: Overcoming the Belief in a Hierarchy of Human Value: What Early Childhood Educators and Parents Can DoNov 21: NAEYC Annual Conference- Navigating Conflicting Paradigms: How to Honor Developmentally Appropriate Practice in K-3 Classroom Assessment NAEYC Annual Conference- Math is Not a Universal Language: Meeting Diverse Math Needs in the Primary Grades Through Picture Books NAEYC Annual Conference- What You See is Hard to Get: Visual Processing and How It Affects Classroom Performance NAEYC Annual Conference- Equity in Early Childhood Education: What it Looks Like for Dual Language Learners Nov 22: NAEYC Annual Conference- Career Pathways in Early Childhood: They Really Do Exist! NAEYC Annual Conference- Ready? Set? Go! Assessing State Readiness for Power to the Profession Implementation NAEYC Annual Conference- Where are We Now? Our 30-Year Journey in Anti-Bias Education and Culturally Relevant Teaching in Early Childhood Classrooms NAEYC Annual Conference- Moving the Agenda Forward: Public Schools and Early Childhood Programs as Collaborators Light & Shadow: An Integrative Stem Curriculum Nov 23: NAEYC Annual Conference-Now (2019) and Later (2020): Get Updates on Federal ECE Policy and Get Ready for the Census and Elections NAEYC Annual Conference- Five Things You Can Do Today to Lessen Challenging Behaviors Tomorrow NAEYC Annual Conference- Growing Your Own: Prepping Promising Paras for Positions as Teacher of Record Dec 19: Introduction to Cultural Equity Resources

2018:

Jan 08: Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development in ChildrenJan 16: Teacher Wellness: How Curriculum Can Support Teacher ConfidenceJan 22: Save the Children Action Network: The Next Step in Advocating for ChildrenJan 30: Physical Activity with Mixed-Age GroupsJan 31: Coordinating Nutrition Services Across Programs: A Collaborative Agreement Including WIC, CACFP, OCC & OHSFeb 06: Learning with PBS Kids: Social & Emotional Learning with Daniel TigerFeb 07: Big Body Play: Why Something So Scary is So Good for ChildrenFeb 15: Inspire Wonder: Science Learning in the Early Years Meal Planning for the CACFPFeb 27: Encouraging Physical Activity in PreschoolersMar 05: Little Walks, Big Adventures: Meaningful Field Trips with Young ChildrenMar 07: Picturing the Project Approach: Seeing How It Works for Teachers & Children in PracticeMar 08: Count Us In: The Child Care Law Matters to All Family Child Care Mar 15: Serving Meat and Meat Alternatives at BreakfastMar 21: Play Therapy Techniques in Early Childhood SettingsApr 04: Iowa Early Childhood Sun Protection Universal Precautions for Iowa Early Childhood and School-Age ProfessionalsApr 07: Feeding the Creative Spirit Embrace Your Inner Toddler Green Guys LessonsApr 09: The Power of Block PlayApr 11: Child Care in the U.S. & Canada: Perspectives for Now & BeyondApr 12: Creating Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms!Apr 14: “Don’t Die Until You’re Dead!” Helping Workers Work BetterApr 18: Big Questions, Young MindsApr 19: From Play to Practice: Connecting Teachers Play with Children’s Learning Thirty on Thursdays-Offer Vs Serve in the CACFPApr 23: End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy: Create Safe, Caring, Inclusive Learning ClimatesMay 01: Effective Discipline Policies for Young Children: Supporting Social-Emotional CompetenceMay 02: Playful Math: How to Teach Essential Concepts with Fun Mathematical Games! Heart-Centered Leadership for Inspired Nature-Rich Early Childhood ProgramsMay 07: How Do We Get (and Keep) More Girls in STEM?May 18: Substitute Authorization CourseMay 19: Liberty & Justice for All: Using Anti-bias Education to Create Equitable & Just ECE CommunitiesMay 21: The Impact of Natural Elements on Early Learning Spaces: A Global PerspectiveMay 23: Garden to Cafeteria Toolkit Webinar May 24: Growing STEM from Early Childhood Roots May 30: Bright Financial Futures Jun 04: Mandatory Reporter: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Jun 12: NAP SACC Farm to ECE Orientation Jun 14: Medication Administration Skills Competency Jun 28: NAFCC Conference: Using Research Based Practices to Support Quality Experiences Jun 29: NAFCC Conference: Appreciating the Deep & Simple in Early Childhood Education NAFCC Conference: Power to the Profession: A Journey that Includes Family Child Care NAFCC Conference: FCC Quality & Advocacy – Working Together for Equity in ECE NAFCC Conference: Shared Services in Family Child Care-A Model to Promote High Quality Jun 30: NAFCC Conference: Growing Leaders-Find the Leader in YOU Inspire the Leader in Others NAFCC Conference: The Evolution of Child Care and Where YOU Fit In NAFCC Conference: Policy Assessment-Setting the Stage for Success with Family Child Care NAFCC Conference: Caring for Our Refugee Communities Jul 06: Initial Medication Administration Skills Competency Jul 17: Adult, Child, and Infant CRP, AED, and Basic First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Jul 18: Farm to Early Care & Education Learning Group Gardening & Nature Based Education Now What? Using Your Classroom Setup to Create Teachable moments Jul 24: Starting Your Makerspace Farm to Early Care & Education Learning Group Grocery Store Tours Aug 14: Farm to Early Care & Education Learning Group Pulling Off a Family Cooking NightAug 15: Iowa CACFP Steps to Success Training Module 10: Civil RightsOct 02: Farm to Early Care & Education Pilot Learning GroupOct 06: Fidelity and Sustainability of Pyramid Model: Practices Going from Module Training to Program Wide ImplementationOct 09: Early Childhood Local Food Training: Exploring Iowa FoodsNov 19: ServSafeNov 28: Family Child Care Environments 2.0Dec 12: Overview of State Requirements Regarding Seclusion and Restraint: Chapter 103

2017:

Jan 04: Yoga for the Youngest! Mindfulness and Movement for Shifting Culture and PracticeJan 09: Is It Misbehavior or Just Developmentally Delayed Behavior? Assessing Young Children's Behavior Through a Developmental WindowJan 16: Cultivating Empathy: The Best Antidote in BullyingJan 18: Promoting Children's Mathematical Inquiry Through PlayFeb 08: ECE Career Pathways-The Challenge of Compensation Feb 15: Draw Families Into Schools: Creativity Conversations with ParentsFeb 27: Rolling With the ChangesMar 02: Collaboration for ECE Program Success: How Community Collaboration Can Help Your Program GrowJan 09 - Mar 05: EDUC6164-Perspective Diversity & EquityMar 08: Making and Tinkering with STEMMar 13: Literacy = Language Production: Going Beyond the Text & Embracing the TalkMar 14: Motivating the Gifted but Reluctant LearnerMar 15: Let’s Work It Out: Stop Bullying Before It StartsMar 22: Create a Culture of Acceptance and Kindness in a Challenging World: It all Starts in Your Early Childhood ProgramMar 23: Feel That Rhythm! Music & Emerging Math SkillsMar 24: Attachment in the Classroom: How Trusting Early Experiences Shape Brain Development Apr 01: Gifts from the Heart of a Teacher Gifts from the Heart of a Teacher Follow-Up Community of Practice Effective Communication in Advocacy: Using Your Voice for Kids Stress-Let’s Claim It, Reframe It & Tame ItApr 05: Explicit & Implicit Biases in Early Childhood Education: Becoming Aware of MicroaggressionsApr 06: Create & Deliver Presentations That Make Enduring Impressions and Create Lasting ChangeApr 14: Universal Precautions & Exposure Control Plans for Childcare Businesses-2017-2018Apr 18: 45 Ways to Support Struggling Readers: A School-Wide ApproachApr 20: Saying Good-Bye to Super WomanApr 25: School Garden Program Sustainability & FinancesApr 26: How Natural Outdoor Classrooms Can Help Address Behavioral Challenges & Support Children’s Well-BeingMar 06 - Apr 30: EDUC6165-Communication & Collaboration in Early ChildhoodMay 20: Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, Capable ChildrenMay 08 - Jul 02: EDUC6357-Diversity & Development in Early LearningJun 21: Using Storytime to Grow Executive Function and Self-Regulation in ECEJul 17: Rigorous Project-Based Learning: If They Build It, They Will LearnJul 25: Farm to Early Care & Education Pilot Learning Group-Session 2Jul 31: Module 12 Iowa Pre-service Training: Essentials of Child DevelopmentAug 01: The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the ClassroomAug 07: Advocacy 101Aug 08: The Secrets of Developing, and Delivering Effective Training IEPS/504 Basics and How to Assembler IEP BindersAug 16: Fostering Friendships to Support Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood ProgramsAug 17: Girls in STEM: Creating a New EraAug 22: Farm to Early Care & Education Pilot Learning Group-Session 3Aug 23: Documentation: A Tool for Family Engagement and Curriculum DevelopmentAug 24: Transforming Challenging Behavior Through Leadership of Your Program-Mindset, Play, and Theater TechniquesJul 03-Aug 27: EDUC6358-Strategies for Working with Diverse ChildrenAug 29: Positive Alternatives to Expelling At-Risk Preschool BoysSep 06: Guided Play and Development in Early Education Settings: Sparking Positive Outcomes in All DomainsSep 07: Effective Instruction in Fluency is Essential to Reading SuccessSep 11: Text, Twitter, Email, Call-What Do Parents Say About School Communications?Sep 12: Advocating for Play in the Early Childhood ClassroomSep 13: Trauma-Informed ClassroomsSep 14: Professional Development Models for Training Garden EducatorsSep 16: KidKare Accounting with Tom CopelandSep 19: Back to School: Making & Tinkering with STEMSep 20: Everyday Strategies to Build a Sustainable Culture of KindnessSep 23: What's New with the Revised Iowa Early Learning Standards? Making & Tinkering in Early Childhood, It's Serious Play! Reading, Race, and Culture-Fine Tuning a Responsive Environment Through Children's Literature Helping Us Help You: Child Care Shortages, Quality and Workforce Issues in IowaSep 26: How to Teach Diversity & Inclusion Using Children's BooksSep 27: Supporting Young Children and Families Impacted by Immigration PoliciesOct 03: Flip-It STEM Education for Pre-KOct 11: Challenging Behavior: Directors & Teachers Working with Families and Other ExpertsOct 19: CACFP Halftime Thirty on Thursdays-Choose Breakfast Cereals that are Lower in Added SugarsOct 24: Support Early Science Learning in the Classroom with PBS KidsSep 05-Oct 29: EDUC6990-Practical Application in Early ChildhoodNov 01: Playful Math InstructionNov 02: Building a ReaderNov 07: Tips & Tricks: Building Play-based Learning Into Your RoutineNov 08: The ECE Mindfulness Movement: Build a Mindful OrganizationNov 16: CACFP Halftime Thirty on Thursdays-Choose Yogurts that are Lower in Added SugarsNov 21: The ABC’s of Early Childhood Assessment: Managing the Bits & PiecesDec 07: Kick-Start Kindergarten ReadinessDec 12: 2017 Cost of Care Reports-Key FindingsDec 21: Ramps & Pathways

2016:

Jan 11: AttachmentsJan 13: Time out for Time-out in Early Education Programs!Jan 20: Managing Legal Risks in Early Childhood Programs Putting STEAM into Early Literacy ProgramsJan 21: Building Your Bounce: Simple Strategies for a Resilient You Teaching Numeracy to Young Children: A Responsive & Differentiated ApproachJan 26: Supporting Motor Development for Infants, Toddlers, and PreschoolersJan 27: Leading for ECE Program Quality: Using Self-Awareness & Intention to Affect Positive Change Safe Sleep 2016Jan 28: Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Music LearningFeb 08: School Moves! How to Improve Your Student's Health, Behavior, and Achievement Through MovementFeb 10: Bridging the Birth to 3rd Grade Workforce: Early Care & Education at the Crossroads of TransformationFeb 17: The Secret Language of Autism Behavior: How to Decode & Understand What Your Students NeedFeb 18: Male Call: Bringing Boys to Books and Writing Working with Children on the Autism SpectrumFeb 20: Early Experiences Elevate Everything: Early Brain & Child Dev. & The Future of Society Maternal Depression It’s All About Relationships! How Providers Promote Caregiver Competence & ConfidenceFeb 24: Engaging Families through Culturally Competent, Authentic CommunicationFeb 25: Setting the Stage for Reading with Babies and ToddlersMar 09: Nurturing secure attachments for Infants & Toddlers: The key to optimal emotional developmentMar 14: Understanding DadsMar 16: Using Books for Social-Emotional Development: Literature that helps children explore feelings Essentials for Learning: Encouraging Dramatic Play & Creative Expression in Early ChildhoodMar 17: Literacy A la carte & Fun for Early LearnersMar 21: Bring out the Giftedness in Your ChildMar 23: Sesame Street & Autism: See Amazing in All Children Growing Happy Readers: Ensuring Long-Term Success w/Effective Instructional PracticesMar 28: Cultivating Creativity For You And Your Classroom Much More Than the ABC Song! Music That Naturally Supports Children's Language and Literacy SkillsMar 29: Tap, Click, Read: Growing Readers in a World of ScreensApr 02: Keeping it Fresh for the Kids Building a Safe Place The "Fillosophy" of Positive Living Keeping if Fresh for You Apr 04: Planning for NAEYC's Week of the Young ChildApr 06: Coming to Terms: How to Effectively Use Contracts and PoliciesApr 07: Do Ants Have Teeth? Supporting the Development of the Whole Child Through Meaningful InquiryApr 13: Universal Precautions & Exposure Control Plans for Child Care Businesses-2015-2016 PreK-3 Continuum: Your Role in Creating Seamless TransitionsApr 20: Connecting Early Literacy to Health-Healthy Growing Bodies & Able Young ReadersApr 21: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive Your Bus S/he Hit Me First: Learn Proactive Solutions to Teach Social Emotional Skills Through Daily ConflictFeb-Apr: Foundations: Early Childhood Studies (Graduate School Course)Apr 26: Farm to CACFP WebinarApr 27: 52 Ways to Boost Young Children's Brain DevelopmentApr 30: "No Such Thing As A Bad Kid!"May 02: Youth Mental Health First AidMay 03: STEAM is the New STEM: How You Can Bring It To Your SchoolMay 09: New Healthier CACFP Meal Standards-What You Need to KnowMay 18: A Moving Child is a Learning Child: How Movement Prepares the Brain to ThinkMay 19: Amazing Science Experiences on a Shoestring BudgetMay 24: Designing the Classroom of Tomorrow: Incorporating Best Practices for Digital Documentation and MoreMay 25: Cuddling, Consciousness, and Cognition: The Significance of Emotional Engagement on Development and LearningJun 07: School Lockdowns: Ensuring Maximum Security & Code ComplianceJun 08: The Power of Optimism: Helping Early Childhood Educators See the Best in Themselves, Their Students and Their WorldJun 14: Nature Explore-The Importance of Visual Spatial LearningJun 15: The Path for Math in Early Childhood: The Learning Trajectories PerspectiveMay 2 - Jun 26: EDUC-6160 Early Childhood Development (Graduate School Course)Jun 22: Documentation & Observation: Adding Notes to Pictures Enhances Family Engagement Children and Zika: What Child Care Providers Need to KnowJuly 15: Bullying PreventionJul 20: Making Project-Based Learning WorkJul 26: Incorporating Playful Approaches to Learning and Development How to Support Dyslexic Students in Your SchoolJul 27: Early Childhood Science Inquiry is a Journey (Not a Series of Unrelated Activities): Learning From the ResearchJul 28: Create an Amazing Classroom Environment that Connects to Your "New" ChildrenAug 01: CPRAug 02: Building Relationships Right from the Start: Belonging and Adult Learning StrategiesAug 05: First AidAug 09: Using Technology to Teach Pre-Reading Skills to Pre-K-2 ChildrenAug 10: Personalized & Adaptive Math Learning: Recent Research and What It Means for Your Students08/02/16 - 08/16/16: CSCCE Early Childhood Leadership SeriesAug 17: Intentional Curriculum Implementation: The Director's Role in Supporting Teachers in Early Childhood ClassroomsAug 22: From Chaos to Calm: Building a School Family Where Even the Most Difficult Children Become Helpful and CaringAug 23: Transition Activities that Build Young Brains, Manage Behavior05/02/16 - 08/24/16: EDUC-6161: Effective Programs & PracticesSep 12: True Colors09/20/16-09/21/16: Essentials Pre-Service SeriesOct 05: Supporting School Age Children in Family Child Care What’s All the Fuss About? Bringing Social Media Into the ClassroomOct 12: October National Farm to School Network Farm to ECE Webinar-Bringing Local to Our Littlest EatersOct 19: Assessment Literacy-for Early Educators: Unpacking Intentional Child Assessment08/29/16-10/23/16: EDUC-6162: Issues & Trends in the Early Childhood FieldOct 24: Increasing Engagement in Your Afterschool Program or ClassroomOct 25: Helping Children Birth Through 5 Rebound from Traumatic Experiences: Create Classrooms that Support RecoveryNov 07: Family Engagement through Music: Stronger Home-School Connections with MusicNov 09: Rethinking Classroom ContainersNov 10: Using Interactive Reading Apps in Your ClassroomNov 16: Promoting Literacy Developmentally and Appropriately: The Administrator’s RoleNov 17: Building Fine Motor Skills: A Whole Child ApproachNov 30: Nurturing Creativity Professionalizing Early Childhood Education: Your Role in the Next EraDec 01: Research-Based Tool and Strategies Proven to Help Beginner ReadersDec 12: Beyond Consequences: A New Look at Fairness& How to Reduce the Use of Discipline Techniques in the Classroom10/24/16-12/18/16: EDUC-6163: Building Research Competencies

2015:

Nov 25-Jan 12: Administration of Early Childhood Education ProgramsJan 12: Selecting STEM ActivitiesJan 15: How Documenting Children’s Learning is Much more Than DisplayFeb 02: Where Does It Fit?Feb 11: Questioning Techniques That Work!Jan 13-Feb 16:Language Development in Young Children Feb 19: Challenging Behaviors: TransitionsFeb 19: Dealing with Infectious Diseases in Child CareFeb 23: CACFP Regulations & RequirementsFeb 25: Measles Update for Childcare Providers, Schools (K-12) Nurses & AdministratorsFeb 09 - Mar 09: Circle of SecurityMar 18: Family Engagement Strategies for All Languages and CulturesMar 19: Understanding Unconscious BiasApr 09: Autism in Early Childhood-Evidence Based PracticesApr 10: Universal PrecautionsApr 10: Orientation to Contemporary Child Health Care in IowaApr 11: Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?Apr 11: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced TraumaApr 11: No More Calendars!Apr 11: You, Your Story, Make An ImpactMar 31-May 04: Children's Literature 2May 13:Screen Use for Children Under 3: Research based Guidelines for Screen SenseMay 16: Superstars Abound: The Power of Identity, Stories and How to Claim Your CapeMay 18: Sowing the SeedMay 19:Supporting Children’s Brain Development through MusicMay 20:Social Media to Grow Enrollment in Early Care & EducationMay 21: Multicultural Education: Beyond the ClassroomMay 27: Efficiency In The ClassroomMay 28: We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & NutritionJun 02: Putting Manipulatives to Work-Developing Number Sense in K-5Jun 03: I Can Handle the Kids-But I Can't Handle The ParentsJun 10: ECE Program QualityJun 17: Ignite Summer Learning with a Character Development ProgramJun 17: Coaching with Powerful InteractionsMay 19-Jun 22: Collaboration with Parents and CommunityJul 14: Financial PlanningJul 29: Scale Up-Pint Size ScienceAug 03: A Wake Up! Keep Adult Learners Engaged During TrainingAug 08: T.E.A.C.H. PresentationAug 19: Family Workshops Work! Hosting Literacy Workshops for Families of PreschoolersAug 26: NAFCC Become a Ambassador TrainingAug 27: Science and Nature: A Natural Connection in a Child's World of WonderAug 27: School Readiness: Preparing FamiliesJul 28-Aug 31: Survey of Exceptional StudentsAug 1-31: Make Believe with Math Sep 08: Teach One Reach One: Building Relationships From Day 1Sep 10: Supporting the Development of Children's Approaches to Learning with Music and Movement ActivitiesSep 12: QSAC (Quality School Age Child Care) Part 1Sep 17: Improving Early Childhood Learning Outcomes Using Online PortfoliosSep 19: Reggio Revisited Many Kinds of Smarts! Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligence's Early Literacy Law: Interventions AND Enrichment's for K-3 StudentsSep 22: Fine Motor Skills: Write Out of the Box!Sep 26: Families! The Challenges & Rewards of PartnershipSep 29: Challenging Behaviors in Young Children: What to Do When Nothing Else WorksSep 21-Oct 5: Children & Families in a Diverse SocietyOct 07: The Impact of Trauma on Growth & DevelopmentOct 08: Boys, boys, boys! Why they're falling behind and what to do about itOct 13: Farm to School 101Oct 14: Let's Give Them Something to Talk About! Supporting Oral Language Development in the Early Childhood ClassroomOct 15: Overview of Children's Mental Health & ADHD/Behavior DisorderOct 20: How to Improve Parent Engagement in Your Child Care CenterOct 22: Professional and Business PracticesOct 31: Quality School Age Care-Modules 4 & 5Oct 6-Nov 9: General Education CapstoneNov 09: DHS BasicsNov 11: The Great Disconnect: What We Know vs What We Do in Early EducationNov 12: Using Music to Boost Infant & Toddler DevelopmentNov 16: Block Play for Fun & LearningNov 18: Tax Credits: What Working Families Need To KnowDec 02: Come on In! How Directors and Teachers Can Use Rituals & Traditions to Create Community!Dec 09: Managing Mild Autism in Early Childhood Inclusive Classrooms-Top Teaching Strategies for Children with Mild ASDDec 10: Sensory Integration: Recognizing & Responding to Young Children with Sensory Issues Bring Math Problem Solving and Teamwork to Your K-3 ClassroomNov 11-Dec 14: Early Childhood Education Capstone

2014:

Jan 15: Are Your Early Literacy Program Materials Good Enough?Jan 16: Make Me a Story, Please...Jan 22: Take the Sting Out of Biting-The Admins Role in Stopping Biting Before it StartsJan 23: Ages & Stages of Young Child DevelopmentJan 27: Better Brains for Babies-Module 1: Brain Anatomy & Brain DevelopmentFeb 02: Better Brains for Babies-Module 2: Foundations for Learning and PlayFeb 05: Reading for Information in Preschool-Best Practices for Selecting Informational TextFeb 09: Better Brains for Babies-Module 3: Attachment & ConsistencyFeb 10: Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training for Child Care ProvidersFeb 17: Better Brains for Babies-Module 4: Physical Well-Being, Stress and TraumaFeb 18: Eco Healthy Child Care-Part 1Feb 24: Color Me HealthyFeb 24: Civil Rights TrainingFeb 26: Early Literacy Beyond Circle TimeMar 13: Adverse Childhood ExperiencesMar 18: Eco-Healthy Child Care-Part 2Mar 20: 40 Developmental Assets Jan 25-Mar 24: Infant & Toddler PBISMar 28: Enabling the Outside Space to Take Care of Yourself & ChildrenMar 28: Eco-Healthy Child Care-Part 3Mar 28: Making a Difference in the Life of a ChildMar 29: Crazy for KidsMar 29: Teaching the 3 C's-Part 1Mar 29: Teaching the 3 C's-Part 2Feb 24 - Mar 31: Informal Logic Apr 12: Math Begins With 2!Apr 21: Meaningful Conversations-The Importance of Developing LanguageApr 22: Understanding Toxic Stress in Young ChildrenApr 22: Medication Administration for Child Care Providers-Part 1Apr 23: I Make a Difference for Young Children CampaignApr 24: No Child Left InsideApr 26: Defender of PlayApr 29: Medication Administration for Child Care Providers-Part 2May 28: Online Marketing Secrets for Early Childhood ProvidersMay 20-Jun 23: Child DevelopmentJun 24 - Jul 28: Child, Family & SocietyJul 22: Hispanic DiversityJul 26: The Play Experience-Part 1Jul 26: The Play Experience-Part 2Aug 04: First AidAug 04: CPRAug 06: The ESSENTIAL Trainer: Training Practices for Early Childhood Education SettingsAug 27: QRIS, Licensing & Accreditation: The Keys to Creating a Continuous Quality Improvement Culture in Your ECE ProgramSep 18: Blue Zone & Early ChildhoodAug 19-Sept 22: Foundations of Movement & Motor ActivitiesOct 09: Immunizations & Vaccine Preventable DiseasesSept 23-Oct 27: Early Childhood Curriculum & MethodsOct 29: Planning for Purposeful Play & Learning Intentional Resource Selection in Early EducationNov 10: Oh, What a Web We Can WeaveNov 18 & 20: Positive Attachment & Learning to Succeed (PALS)Dec 07: Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones & Sharing Concerns Early Care & Education Provider Training Tool

2013:

Jan 01 - Feb 04: Adult Development & Life AssessmentJan 03: Parent EngagementJan 15: Tax Changes For 2012: How To Avoid Mistakes on Your Tax ReturnJan 16: Free Resources to Support Diversity in Your ECE Program: Libraries & LibrariansJan 24: CACFP Creating Healthier Child Care EnvironmentsJan 29: Healthy Habits For LifeFeb 05-Mar 12: Intro to LiteratureFeb 06: Priming Children For Language & Literacy Success- A Focus On The Toddler YearsFeb 08: Oral Health in Early ChildhoodFeb 12: Stewards of Children Sexual Abuse Prevention TrainingFeb 19: 7 Tips for Professional Communication Feb 26: Children's Oral HealthFeb 28: Lighten Up With Mind & Body SkillsMar 01: Gender Bias and StereotypesMar 02: PBIS: Session 1 & 2Mar 07: PBIS: Session 3Mar 14: PBIS: Session 4Mar 18: Actions Speak Louder Than WordsMar 19: Children's Experience with DivorceMar 23: PBIS: Session 5 & 6Mar 26: Creating Healthier EnvironmentsApr 11: PBIS: Session 7Apr 15: Critical Thinking Skills In The Preschool EnvironmentApr 16: PBIS Session 8 Apr 18: Emergency Preparedness for Child Care ProvidersMay 01: Medication Administration in Early Education & Child CareMay 02: PBIS Session 9May 04: Get Outside Already!May 07: Ways to Understand & Respond to Autism Spectrum DisorderMay 10: Taking Care of You With My PlateMay 15: Challenging Behavior & Culture-A Connection?May 18: Play Counts!May 23: The Secret Is Out: Keys To Growing Our Support SystemJun 12: Supporting Breastfeeding Moms & BabiesJun 20: Five Secrets to Preventing & Predicting Your Child’s Negative BehaviorsJul 16: SafeServJul 23: Sun SafetyJul 23: Green Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting in Early Care and Education SettingsAug 03: Crazy Drums/Drums AliveAug 03: Connecting with Nature-Inside & OutAug 20: Reducing Your Risks Through InsuranceAug 22:Seasonal Influenza Prevention and Control: Strategies for Head Start and Child Care ProgramAug 27: National Immunization Awareness MonthAug 28:Toxic Stress and the Science of Early Brain and Child DevelopmentSep 05: Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development (NHSD)Sep 17: Child Care & Preschool Guide to Managing Food AllergiesOct 09: Disaster Safety & PreparednessOct 17: Keeping Our Children SafeOct 19: Where The Wild Things Aren'tOct 19: Raised Bed GardeningOct 19: More Than Leaf RubbingsOct 19: Get Outside & Play with KindernatureOct 21: Promoting the Development of Self-Regulation in Young ChildrenOct 24: Big Fun With Science, Math & MoreNov 05-Dec 03: Effective Classroom Interactions: Supporting Young Children's DevelopmentNov 06: Meltdowns & ExplosionsNov 09: Playing Through The StandardsNov 12: Facilitating Language Development in Young ChildrenDec 04: Measuring Classroom QualityDec 06: Effective Classroom Interactions: Supporting Young Children's DevelopmentDec 19: Universal Precautions

2012 Training:

Feb 07: Food For ThoughtJan-May: Early Childhood Curriculum 2Jan-May: Practicum In Childcare 1Jan-May Personal WellnessFeb 22: Early Math-More Than NumbersMar 06: Ready For SchoolMar 28: Improving Student Achievement Through Healthy HabitsMar 30: Let's Move-Tools & Resources For SuccessApr 10: Information Literacy for Student Success in the 21st CenturyApr 11: Steps To Respect: A Bullying Prevention ProgramApr 17: Once Upon A Time Out: Experienced Based Behavior ManagementApr 19: Developing Healthy Eating Habits & Physical Activity Patterns In Early ChildhoodApr 26: Defining Professionalism, Then Achieving ItMay 11: Nutrition & Menu PlanningMay 11: Physical Development & Outdoor PlayMay 19: Nurturing CreativityMay 19: Enhancing Literacy through ArtJun 05: Tax Related Guidance For Child Care ProvidersJun 10: Universal PrecautionsJun-Jul: Practicum in Childcare 2Jul 28: Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child CareAug 11: What is the Buzz in your Infant/Toddler Class?Aug 11: Guidance for Babies & ToddlersAug 11: Learning Language: How Does That Sound?Aug 11: Building BlocksAug 14: Spit Happens: Managing Infectious DiseaseSep 04: CPR/First AidSep 12: Farm to PreschoolSep 20: We Have The Moves W/Sesame StreetOct 31: Sudden Infant Death Awareness Month WebinarNov 03: The Box Is Always Better: Dramatic Play w/Infants & ToddlersNov 03: PLAY: It's Good for You!Nov 03: Pirates and Dragons & Dr's, Oh My!Nov 03: Guddles, Infernal Rackets, and Other Creative Gifts my Grandmother Gave MeNov 14: Closing the Income Based Achievement GapDec 12: An Orientation to Medication AdministrationDec 12: Sleepless In America: Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep

2011 Training:

Jan 25: Parenting Young Children Session1Feb 08 : Parenting Young Children Session2Feb 15 : Parenting Young Children Session3Feb 22 : Parenting Young Children Session4Mar 01 : Parenting Young Children Session5Mar 08 : Parenting Young Children Session6Apr 11: Parenting The Strong-Willed Teen Session 1Apr 22: Universal Precautions & Exposure Control Plans for Childcare Businesses-2011Apr 25: Parenting The Strong-Willed Teen Session 2Jan -May: Children's LiteratureJan-May: Children's Health, Safety & NutritionJan-May: Child Care Program AdministrationMay 09 : Parenting The Strong-Willed Teen Session 3May 23: Parenting The Strong-Willed Teen Session 4May - Jul: Early Childhood GuidanceJun 06: Parenting The Strong-Willed Teen Session 5Jun 27: Parenting The Strong-Willed Teen Session 6Jul 18: Parenting The Strong-Willed Teen Session 7Aug 13: Music For PreschoolAug 13: Preschool Positive Behavior SupportsAug 13: Creating Nurturing Outdoor SpacesAug 13: Escape Adulthood-Your Life, Less StressAug-Dec: Intro to Early Childhood EducationAug-Dec: Early Childhood Curriculum 1Aug-Dec: Human Growth & DevelopmentAug-Dec: Math for Elementary Teachers

2010 Training:

Feb 08 : Resolving Ethical DilemmasFeb 16 : Professionalism & Communication SkillsFeb 20 : Attitudes/Inclusion/AccessFeb 20 : When Concerns AriseFeb 20 : Responsive PlanningFeb 24 : Using Art MaterialsFeb 27 : Building RelationshipsFeb 27 : Inclusive Group CareMar 01 : Fun Ways To Improve BehaviorMar 06 : Early LearningMar 06 : Discoveries of InfancyMar 06 : Brain DevelopmentMar 20 : Special NeedsMar 26 : Language Development/Communication/CultureApr 10 : Culture/Family/ProvidersApr 10 : Harmonize Cultural DiversityApr 10 : Responding to Families in Culturally Sensitive WaysApr 13 : Universal Precautions & Exposure Control PlansApr 17 : Protective UrgesApr 17 : Responsive Family & Community RelationshipsMay 04: FCCERS-Module 1 Beginning w/FCCERSMay 18: FCCERS-Module 2 Speaking the Language of FCCERSJun 08: Peaches, Zuchini, and Pears Oh My!Jun 15: FCCERS-Module 3 Practice w/a PurposeJun 22: FCCERS-Module 4 Making FCCERS Work for MeSept 13: CPRSept 16: Teen Suicide-A Call For Help WebinarSept 18: First AidSept-Oct: Raising Readers-Preparing Preschoolers For SuccessOct 18: Parenting Young Children w/ADHD & other Behavior Problems Session1Oct 19: Teen Substance Abuse WebinarOct 20: Parenting Young Children w/ADHD & other Behavior Problems Session2Oct 25: Parenting Young Children w/ADHD & other Behavior Problems Session3Oct 27: Parenting Young Children w/ADHD & other Behavior Problems Session4Nov 01: Parenting Young Children w/ADHD & other Behavior Problems Session5

2009 Training:

Feb 18: Mandatory Child Abuse ReporterFeb 24 : Providing Childcare in Your HomeMar 03 : Preparing Your FilesMar 21 : A More Professional youMar 21: Creating Learning SpacesMar 23 : Orientation to CACFPMar 26 : The Growing ChildMar 28: Activities For Early LearningMar 28 : Keeping The PeaceApr 02 : It's your BusinessApr 09 : Reducing Health RisksApr 15 : Universal Precautions & Blood Born PathogensApr 16 : What's CookingApr 18 : We All BelongApr 18 : Invest In YourselfOct 10 : Getting In Tune w/Infants & ToddlersOct 10 : TemperamentsOct 10 : Social Emotional Milestones & Responsive CaregivingOct 17 : Understanding Children's BehaviorOct 17 : Guidance & DisciplineNov 02 : Kinder Track Provider TrainingNov 07 : Routines as CurriculumNov 07 : Primary Care & Continuity of CareNov 07 : Environments - Small GroupsNov 21 : Environments - PoliciesNov 21 : Respectful CareDec 03 : Confidentiality Training

2008 Training:

Aug 2008: Observation & Management of BehaviorAug 2008 : Nursing Program 1st Aid ClassSept 16 : Pediatric Medic 1st Aid/CPR

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