45 Hour School Age Method and Materials ONLINE (self-paced online training)

Students will gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child care
programs. Topics include curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials, and methods for working with children ages six-13. This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of childcare training for teachers, directors, and coordinators working with school-age children. You must successfully complete
all course requirements to receive a certificate. Aligns with MD Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4. MSDE Approval number PSO-30299. The online class has no classroom meetings and is a self-paced training which begins at the time of registration.

NOTE: If you have been issued a voucher from MSDE for this course it MUST be completed 2 weeks before the expiration date that is on your voucher. Please check your voucher for this date.

Objectives / Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this training, the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of staff development
2. Demonstrate an understanding of physical growth and development in school age children and the impact it has on programming
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the ADA and inclusionary practices
4. Demonstrate how to create a safe environment according to childcare regulations
5. Demonstrate an understanding of development in children 5 to 12 yrs of age
6. Students will be able to compare different listening and responsive techniques
7. Explain an Individual Family Support Plan and/or and Individual Education Plan
8. Define culture and cultural sensitivity
9. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect
10. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts within Math
11. Give examples of positive leadership techniques
12. Identify the recommended nutritional needs of children five years to twelve years of age
13. Demonstrate an understanding of how to implement an Individual Education Plan
14. Demonstrate an understanding of student centered learning environments
15. Be able to explain what are developmental theories
16. Distinguish developmental needs of school age children through observation
17. Students will be able to explain conversational intent, and inviting consent
18. Identify strategies to promote cultural diversity and acceptance in the child care environment
19. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate reporting process
20. Demonstrate an understanding of how promoting an integrated curriculum including field trips and community resources promotes development
21. Identify ways to organize a safe environment under the guidance of the Office of Child Care Regulations
22. Identify health and safety curricular resources
23. Identify resources for referral and services
24. Demonstrate an understanding of staff evaluation and leadership techniques
25. Demonstrate understanding of the psychological and moral theories
26. Identify theory and theorist in relation to school-age children and approaches to learning
27. Students will be able to distinguish ways to translate complaints and criticisms into requests
28. Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development
29. Identify the appropriate forms and procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect
30. Identify the elements of an appropriate lesson plan/activity
31. Demonstrate understanding of the cognitive theories
32. Demonstrate an understanding of staff supervision
33. Demonstrate understand developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
34. Demonstrate understanding of the cognitive theories
35. Demonstrate an understanding of how to successfully work with mixed-age groups
36. Students will demonstrate ways to ask open-ended and creative questions
37. Identify strategies that promote health and wellness
38. Summarize ways children can protect themselves from abuse
39. Identify curriculum and activity resources specific to school-age child care
40. Demonstrate an understanding of legal and advocacy issues in child care
41. Demonstrate an understanding of how environment and equipment modifications support individual needs
42. Demonstrate understanding of the Montessori planes of development
43. Understand the importance of expressing appreciation
44. Identify signs of Physical Abuse in children
45. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts within cooking - nutrition
46. Demonstrate an understanding of childcare policies
47. Using the 5 messages to explain yourself
48. Recognize neglect and emotional abuse in children
49. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts within Science
50. Identify strategies to communicate with families & increase parent involvement
51. Identify safety management and supervision practices
52. Demonstrate supportive and effective communication skills

Learning Methodology: Online material will be presented in the form of slides, accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables will be used for illustration.

Assessment: Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly. Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions. Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.

Core of Knowledge Awarded:

To be awarded the core of knowledge hours, learners must pay in full for the class, view all material, pass all review questions, and final test.

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Payment Policy:

Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.