30 hour Texas Director Annual ONLINE - online course

1. Identify different types of risk management common in child care.
2. Explain the importance of using contracts and employee training & screening procedures.
3. Identify strategies to assist children with food allergies/feeding concerns.
4. Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
5. Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice
6. Identify the importance of professional development for child care professionals and strategies to make meaningful choices.
7. Identify materials and equipment for childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the necessary content of employee and parent contracts
9. Identify staff evaluation tools and evaluation timelines that will assist with staff supervision and monitoring performance
10. Identify community organizations that have training programs available that focus on child abuse.
11. Describe positive discipline strategies to use in the classroom.
12. Explain when to report child abuse
13. Define what it means for administrators to mentor staff in early education.
14. Describe the value of mentoring staff in early education.
15. Define culture and cultural competency
16. Demonstrate understanding of strategies that utilize good time management practices for teachers and child care providers.
17. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome
18. List which professions are mandated reporters.
19. List the steps to complete a report on abuse and neglect.
20. Describe the meaning of positive discipline in the classroom.
21. Describe the primary learning centers and their components.
22. Identify ways to examine child behavior to prepare for guidance.
23. Identify ways to help parents and infants/toddlers handle separation and attachment.
24. Identify vehicle safety hazards that pose a major threat to children.
25. Define healthy practices to mitigate the spread of germs and decrease the likelihood of SIDS in infants and toddlers.
26. Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in children birth through age three.
27. Demonstrate an understanding of inclusionary practices.
28. Demonstrate understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of children with special needs.
29. Identify procedures that will promote a safe environment (indoor and outdoor).
30. Identify curriculums specific to children birth through age three
31. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate interaction with infants and toddlers.
32. Demonstrate an understanding of how positive guidance promotes sound social and emotional development.
33. Identify appropriate practice for the identification, prevention, and treatment of communicable diseases in childcare.
34. Demonstrate understanding of positive alternatives of timeouts and certain disciplining techniques based on best practices.
35. Describe the proper procedures of medication administration including: authorizations forms, documentation, storage, training, emergent issues, and resources.
36. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with staff and administrators.
37. Identify the nutritional needs of children aged four and above.
38. Define social emotional development in young children
39. Describe the components of emergency preparedness in the child care setting.
40. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect.
41. Demonstrate an understanding of the ADA.
42. Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
43. Describe techniques used in successful coaching and mentoring.
44. Identify the key elements of an effective staff mentor program.
45. Identify necessary information and format for a business plan
46. Identify stages and milestones of development for ages 1 to 5
47. Identify resources that will assist with record keeping
48. Demonstrates understanding of the ADA and how it applies to childcare programs
49. Demonstrate appropriate/effective responses as they relate to a variety of typical child care scenarios.
50. Identify budget line items and basic budget development strategies

Criteria to earn CEUs:

Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:

1. Class has been paid in full
2. All material has been reviewed
3. All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Learning Assessment Method:

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.

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.

Logistics/Required Technology:

A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.

Payment Policy:

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

Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure:

Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.

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No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.