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“I have used the training I’ve received through the CCR&R to go after my CDA (Child Development Associate credential). Beyond my own career growth, I have to confess my days with the children are easier since I began training. I know how to deal with difficult behavior and hectic days. I understand the big picture of these kids’ education, and that helps me deal with the daily challenges.”

—Minnesota child care provider

Child Care Resource & Referral continuing education/training seeks to positively impact the experiences of children in all child care settings by expanding the knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs of individuals who care for them.

Research shows that 90 percent of brain development occurs between birth and age 5. Well-prepared, well-trained child care providers have been shown to be more likely to provide the type of nurturing, responsive care children need during these years.*

CCR&R training is:

CCR&R Progressive Learning: In-depth, Continued Training Designed to Expand Your Knowledge and Enrich Your Profession

CCR&R Progressive Learning (series training) classes offer a complete, interactive learning experience with in-depth information on the same topic presented over time. In this flexible and supportive format, participants are given more time to learn, a chance to try new ideas in their child care settings and then come back to class and share experiences and ideas with other participants.

Progressive Learning classes include two or more scheduled meeting times, as well as practical and meaningful activities to be completed between classes. If you are ready to step up your learning, take away useful new ideas and receive additional training hours, then these classes are for you!

“I simply learned more in this series of trainings and I learned how to apply the takeaways.”

—Minnesota child care provider

For more information or to register please call or log on: 1 (888) 291-9811 or www.mnstreams.org.

Expanding Your Skills with Infants and Toddlers

The first three years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a baby’s development. It is critical that the care these young children receive promotes their healthy growth and development. Nurturing and responsive care from trained child care professionals helps infants and toddlers get off to a good start and establishes a healthy foundation for lifelong learning. A few examples of the many training options available for infant and toddler caregivers are below.

For more information or to register please call or log on: 1-888-291-9811 or www.mnstreams.org.

Expanding Your Skills to Promote School Readiness

What do the terms “quality child care” and “school readiness” really mean? How can you be sure you are delivering care that incorporates the latest research on quality? A few examples of the many training options available on promoting school readiness are below.

For more information or to register please call or log on: 1-888-291-9811 or www.mnstreams.org.

Expanding Your Skills with School-age Children

School-age children have unique child care needs and the quality of care they receive helps them grow and succeed. In recent years the child care community has learned that quality out-of-school time care is linked to higher grades and stronger social skills.*** Support, self esteem, social skills and a strong sense of community are areas school age caregivers can impact daily. A few examples of the many training options available for school age caregivers are below.

Important areas for continuing education for school-age caregivers:

Quality out-of-school time care is critical to children’s continued learning success.

For more information or to register please call or log on: 1-888-291-9811 or www.mnstreams.org.

Source:
***The Time, Learning and Afterschool Task Force. A New Day for Learning. 2007.

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Online Training

Eager to Learn

Eager to Learn is an innovative, community-based e-learning program. Eager-to-Learn courses are designed to provide quality, accessible educational opportunities for people who care for children. Child care providers and other early childhood, and school-age professionals, as well as parents and other family, friends or neighbors, can enjoy learning valuable information from the comfort and convenience of home.

Click here to visit the Eager to Learn Web site.

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*The National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies. Building a Training System for the Child Care Workforce: NACCRRA’s 12-Point Plan. 2007

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