45 Hours Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials ONLINE (self-paced online training)

45 Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials Online Training is approved to meet the MSDE requirement of 45 hours for infant-toddler training for child care teachers, directors, and family/ home daycare providers working with infants and toddlers.

Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and toddlers in a child care center or at home. Topics include growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers birth to age 3.

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.

Students must successfully complete the online training and online survey at the end of the course to receive their certificates. Students can expect their certificates to be emailed to their accounts immediately once the training survey is complete.

Students who wish to follow along with a book can purchase on their own, The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos by Diane Trister Dodge ISBN: 1879537400
ISBN13: 9781879537408, This book is NOT required but can be a helpful resource

Training Approval number PSO-30299 Aligns with MD Staff Credential levels 2-4

Earns 4.5 CEUs/45 clock hours

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

1. Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning
2. Identify the stages and milestones of development
3. Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in children birth through age three
4. Demonstrate understanding of observational and assessment techniques to track skill development and individual need
5. Identify infant and toddler materials and equipment
6. Demonstrate understanding of how to develop appropriate daily schedules that promote routines
7. Identify procedures that will promote a safe environment (indoor and outdoor)
8. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of predictable and consistent care
9. Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices
10. Describe infant/toddler nutritional needs
11. Identify appropriate practice for the identification, prevention, and treatment of communicable diseases and illnesses in child care setting
12. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect and demonstrate knowledge of appropriate reporting process.
13. Discuss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and identify preventive measures
14. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of parent/caregiver relationship
15. Demonstrate how to develop strategies for involving parents in the child care setting
16. Identify the components of a lesson plan
17. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
18. Identify the differences in major theories
19. Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
20. Demonstrate an understanding of how genetics and environment influence child growth and development
21. Demonstrate understanding of how appropriate material and equipment promotes play
22. Identify the components of: 1. Greeting and Departure 2. Feeding 3. Diapering and Toileting 4. Dressing 5. Sleeping
23. Identify strategies to ensure appropriate infant and toddler supervision
24. Demonstrate appropriate caregiver responses to different infant/toddler temperaments
25. Demonstrate an understanding of the ADA
26. Identify the need to maintain individual feeding schedules for infants
27. Identify strategies for providing appropriate care for infants and toddlers with chronic health issues
28. Identify resources addressing health, safety and nutrition topics (CPR, 911, CDC, WIC, Poison Control)
29. Identify ways to help parents and infants/toddlers handle separation and attachment
30. Identify strategies for effective communication with families
31. Identify appropriate activities for children birth through age three
32. Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
33. Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment
34. Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs
35. Identify the requirements of an appropriate environment that will promote free exploration and manipulation
36. Demonstrate understanding of the content and implications of OCC environment regulations and supervision requirements
37. Demonstrate appropriate interaction with infants and toddlers
38. Demonstrate an understanding of how to implement an Individual Family Support Plan
39. List and review tracking systems to monitor the daily feeding schedule of infants and toddlers
40. Demonstrate how to develop policies and procedures that promote good hygiene
41. Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
42. Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
43. Demonstrate an understanding of how available materials and equipment guide activity development
44. Identify strategies to ensure appropriate infant and toddler supervision
45. Identify resources for referral and specialized services
46. List and review recommended feeding schedules and identifies strategies for introducing new food for children birth through age three
47. Identify recommended medical and immunization schedules for children birth through age three
48. Identify curriculums specific to children birth through age three
49. Identify adaptations to materials and equipment for children with diagnosed special needs or delay
50. Demonstrate an understanding of how environment and equipment modifications support individual needs
51. Demonstrate understanding of OCC feeding regulations and monitoring requirements
52. Demonstrate an understanding of individual planning
53. Demonstrate an understanding of typical and atypical development
54. Identify strategies to assist children with food allergies/feeding concerns
55. Demonstrate an understanding of teacher direct vs. child directed activities
56. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs

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.