Massachusetts 40-hour Professional Development for Directors - online course

1. Explain the importance of using contracts and employee training & screening procedures.
2. Explain the impact of stress on health and environment.
3. Identify strategies for providing appropriate care for infants and toddlers with chronic health issues
4. Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
5. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with community members and organizations.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the value and importance of complex characteristics of children’s families and communities
7. Describe how materials, equipment, environment, and staff meet the individual needs for children
8. 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
9. List examples ways to incorporate inclusion and equity in the classroom
10. Identify staff evaluation tools and evaluation timelines that will assist with staff supervision and monitoring performance
11. Demonstrate knowledge of exclusion criteria in a child care setting.
12. Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs.
13. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the content requirements for staff orientation.
14. Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
15. Identify materials and equipment for center childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
16. Demonstrate an understanding of approaching parents as equal partners in learning.
17. Identify and use community resources to support learning.
18. Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in communication with families.
19. Describe ways child care professionals can support advocacy issues.
20. Explain the concept of quality in and the importance of early childhood programs.
21. Demonstrate understanding of developing positive relationships with childcare families
22. Explain how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
23. Identify significant events surrounding the evolution of early childhood education in America.
24. Identify resources that will assist with record keeping.
25. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and components of a mission statement.
26. Explain when to report child abuse
27. Identify strategies for the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization)
28. Identify important safety procedures when transporting children
29. Describe strategies and experiences to promote collaboration between child and youth care professionals and programs and other professionals involved in the care and education of all children and youth.
30. Define shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma
31. Identify safe practices in the prevention of and response to food and other allergies in the childcare environment.
32. Define Building and Physical Premises Safety.
33. Identify ways to handle hazards and bio-contaminants
34. Describe how caregivers can help to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
35. Describe the use of safe sleep practices.
36. Define strategies for the safe transportation of children.
37. Describe ways administrators can observe and assess staff.
38. Give examples of time management strategies administrators can use to balance record keeping and supervising.
39. Explain various methods of providing performance feedback
40. Explain the benefits of administrators supporting staff in goal setting.
41. Define culture and cultural competency
42. Demonstrate understanding of the content and implications of environment regulations and supervision requirements
43. Demonstrate understanding of the feeding regulations and monitoring requirements.
44. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of predictable and consistent care.
45. Recognize the legal foundations, including the IDEA Act and Section 504.
46. Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
47. Identify ways to reflect on one's own personal perspectives with courage and/or humility
48. Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development
49. Define the term inclusion and how it relates to the child care environment and practice for all ages.
50. Recognize informal and formal assessments to plan activities, individualize programs, and improve program quality.
51. Give examples of tools that record and communicate critical information to other staff and families.
52. Demonstrate understanding of the components of a curriculum.
53. Identify the components of positive relationships with children, co-workers and families.
54. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of culture and diversity in relation to school readiness.
55. Demonstrate an understanding of individual planning.
56. Describe the proper procedures of medication administration including: authorizations forms, documentation, storage, training, emergent issues, and resources.
57. Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
58. Identify effective strategies for interviewing potential new staff.
59. Describe the components of emergency preparedness in the child care setting.
60. Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
61. Identify assessment tools.
62. Identify positive leadership techniques.
63. Explains how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
64. Describe ways child care professionals can display leadership with families and the community.
65. Identify necessary information and format for a business plan
66. Identify the important role parents and/or family members play in their child’s education.
67. Distinguish different families’ expectations of childcare and what they want from the program.
68. Describe how Massachusetts child care Directors comply with the Department of Early Education and Care's laws and regulations.
69. Demonstrate an understanding of how to maintain a safe environment under the guidance of EEC Laws and Regulations.
70. Demonstrate an understanding of staff scheduling and student enrollment that is aligned with EEC regulations.
71. Demonstrate an understanding of the MA Early Learning Standards.
72. Demonstrate an understanding of how to make informed decisions about hiring and placement of educators.
73. Demonstrate an understanding of the MA EEC Core Competencies educators in different roles should possess.
74. Demonstrate an understanding of the Strengthening Families Protective Factors
75. Describe how to use the Strengthening Families Self-Assessment for program improvement.
76. Demonstrate an understanding of the MA EEC regulations as well as National Standards and polices.
77. Demonstrate an understanding of MA EEC health and safety standards.
78. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of establishing a business plan for MA Directors.
79. Demonstrate an understanding of the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Network and Family Resource Centers.
80. Identify ways MA Directors can supervise and develop staff.
81. Identify budget line items and basic budget development strategies
82. Give examples of ways for families to be included and represented in the classroom, even when they are not physically present.

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:

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No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.