Texas Primary Caregiver Qualification - online course

1. Describe the steps teachers should take to identifying challenging behaviors.
2. Identify different types of risk management common in child care.
3. Explain the importance of using contracts and employee training & screening procedures.
4. Explain appropriate crib guidelines for caregivers to ensure safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
5. Describe the stages of emotional development in young children.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive development as it relates to science in infants and toddlers.
7. Identify strategies to increase scientific inquiry in the infant and toddler classroom
8. Define project based learning and the implications of practice.
9. Identify Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development.
10. Explain the possible causes and results of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
11. Describe the meaning of positive discipline in the classroom.
12. Define print knowledge as it relates to a preschool classroom.
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of print knowledge.
14. Demonstrate an understanding of typical and atypical development from birth to age 2..
15. Describe infant/toddler nutritional needs.
16. Identify the stages and milestones of development from birth to age 2.
17. Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in children birth through age three.
18. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate interaction with infants and toddlers.
19. List recommended feeding schedules and identify strategies for introducing new food for children birth through age three.
20. Identify resources addressing health, safety and nutrition topics (CPR, 911, CDC, WIC, Poison Control)
21. Identify the components of: 1. Greeting and Departure 2. Feeding 3. Diapering and Toileting 4. Dressing 5. Sleeping
22. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate child abuse reporting process
23. Demonstrate an understanding of how available materials and equipment guide activity development
24. Identify resources for referral and specialized services.
25. Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
26. Identify the differences in major theories.
27. Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
28. Understand the relation between how material and equipment selection assist with lesson plan development and implementation.
29. Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice
30. Identify the role of play in the early childhood environment.
31. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with all children and youth.
32. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with community members and organizations.
33. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with families.
34. Give examples of ways to apply and model ethical behavior and professional integrity with staff and administrators.
35. Give examples of ways to collaborate with other professionals involved in the care and education of all children and youth.
36. Identify ways to examine child behavior to prepare for guidance.
37. Define social emotional development in young children
38. Identify the importance of math instruction with young children.
39. Identify effective strategies for interviewing potential new staff.
40. Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
41. Identify the importance of professional development for child care professionals and strategies to make meaningful choices.
42. Define the meaning of professionalism in child care.
43. Define differentiated instruction in early childhood education and describe how it may look in the classroom.
44. Identify and contemplate bias and explore anti-bias approaches that support working with children and families.
45. Recognize the needs of individualized learning in family child care.
46. Identify factors that may influence learning for a child in the family child care environment.
47. Identify the components of a lesson plan for the family child care setting
48. Demonstrate an understanding on how chronic illness can affect development in ages birth to three.
49. Demonstrate an understanding of how chronic illness can affect development in ages four and above.
50. Define Adverse Childhood Experiences and identify its effects on child development
51. Identify strategies to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences
52. Identify strategies in promoting sound health and safety principles for in child care.
53. List the steps to complete a report on abuse and neglect.
54. List which professions are mandated reporters.
55. Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
56. Demonstrate an understanding of typical and atypical development from age 2 to 5.
57. Identify similarities between major theories.
58. Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in young children.
59. Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
60. Identify the nutritional needs of children aged four and above.
61. Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children.
62. Recognize the differences between major theories.
63. Define the similarities between major theories.
64. Explain how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
65. Identify theorists of guidance and discipline
66. Demonstrate an understanding of how positive guidance promotes sound social and emotional development.
67. Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment for infants and toddlers.
68. Identify appropriate practices for teacher- and child-directed activities.
69. Demonstrate an understanding of physical growth and development in school age children and the impact it has on programming.
70. Identify the recommended feeding patterns of school-age children.
71. Give examples of strategies to prevent traumatic brain injuries in infants and young children.
72. Explain typical and atypical development.
73. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct: Statement of Commitment & Preamble
74. Identify necessary information and format for a business plan
75. Demonstrate an understanding of the necessary content of employee and parent contracts
76. Demonstrate an understanding of the overall cost of child care
77. Demonstrate an understanding of how to be open to new perspectives and diverse others.
78. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse perspectives, and navigate the ambiguity and complexity that comes with that.
79. Identify strategies to listen while withholding judgement about the new or unfamiliar
80. Identify strategies to make connections and interact substantively with those who are different from oneself
81. Demonstrate communication skills that enable intercultural communication, including effective listening skills
82. Define culture and cultural competency
83. Identify the components of the MY Plate.
84. Define self-esteem and identify how it relates to art.
85. Demonstrate understanding of children's general knowledge that supports emerging math skills
86. Identify staff evaluation tools and evaluation timelines that will assist with staff supervision and monitoring performance
87. Identify stages and milestones of development for ages 1 to 5
88. Define developmental domains.
89. Demonstrate an understanding of development in children 3-5 years of age and their learning styles.
90. Demonstrate an understanding of how play promotes development.
91. Identify strategies to promote play in the early childhood learning environment.
92. Identify tips and strategies for successful mixed-age group instruction.
93. Describe developmental domains
94. Identify the difference between teacher-/child-directed activities.
95. Identify stages and milestones of physical and cognitive development ages 6-13.
96. Describe the importance of monitoring the family child care environment for potential risks.
97. Identify a variety of marketing platforms to promote childcare programs.
98. Demonstrate Understanding of Meal Planning for young children.
99. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of room arrangement/environment.
100. Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs.
101. Demonstrate understanding of optimal room arrangements for family child care settings and their components.
102. Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
103. Demonstrate the elements of positive respectful relationships that include warm, nurturing interactions with children.
104. Identify and demonstrate positive guidance techniques that promote social competency and pro-social behavior.
105. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the content requirements for staff orientation.
106. Identify positive leadership techniques.
107. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts within the activity and content area for language/literacy
108. Understand the relation between how material and equipment selection assist with lesson plan development and implementation.
109. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate supervision for all children’s activities.
110. Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
111. Demonstrate understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children with various needs.
112. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate reporting process.
113. Define self-esteem and identify issues and strategies for support of school age children.
114. Describe strategies to support school age childrens language and literacy skills.
115. Describe strategies to support the development of mathematical skills in school age children.
116. Demonstrate understanding of theory of coaching and mentoring.
117. Define what it means to be a coach in the early childhood education setting.
118. Define what it means to be a mentor.
119. Describe the importance and value of coaching and mentoring.
120. Explain the rewards of coaching and mentoring.
121. Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop appropriate daily schedules that promote routines. (1 hr)
122. Explain the importance of two-way communication.
123. Describe nonverbal communication as it relates to coaching and mentoring.
124. Explain intercultural communication as it relates to coaching and mentoring.
125. Explain various methods of providing performance feedback in coaching and mentoring.
126. Explain the value of self-evaluation and reflection.
127. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect.
128. Define SMART goals and describe its historical context.
129. Explain different types of modes/ delivery methods of mentoring.
130. Describe what is a professional growth plan for coaching and mentoring.
131. Define the role of a Coach for child care providers
132. Distinguish between coaching and mentoring.
133. Describe techniques used in successful coaching and mentoring.
134. Demonstrate understanding of how to write effect SMART Goals.
135. Explain the benefits of setting goals in a coaching/mentoring program.
136. Describe the importance of responding sensitively to differences in individual communication styles.
137. Demonstrate an understanding of using community resources for referrals.
138. Identify and use community resources to support learning.
139. Describe ways child care professionals can support advocacy issues.
140. Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
141. Describe ways child care professionals can display leadership with families and the community.
142. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of establishing a business plan.
143. Identify the aspects of establishing a family child care business.
144. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of marketing your family child care business.
145. Identify family childcare learning environments and discuss the pros and cons of each room and display
146. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, emotional, and motor development in children five to twelve years of age
147. Demonstrate understanding of an appropriate family childcare curriculum
148. Describe the benefits of an outdoor classroom.
149. Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas.
150. Identify materials and activities to promote learning in the outdoor classroom.
151. Identify specific considerations and resources for implementing an outdoor classroom program.
152. Identify guidance and discipline strategies to use with various behavior problems.
153. Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
154. Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive and language stages of development in children five to twelve years of age
155. Demonstrate an understanding of content areas and how they are related to child development.
156. Demonstrate understanding of positive alternatives of timeouts and certain disciplining techniques based on best practices.
157. Identify the features of effective instruction for print knowledge.
158. Give examples of strategies to help children resolve conflict amongst themselves.
159. Identify resources that will assist with record keeping.
160. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and components of a mission statement.
161. Describe positive discipline strategies to use in the classroom.
162. Identify the signs of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
163. Distinguish appropriate indoor safety concerns
164. Distinguish appropriate outdoor safety concerns
165. Explain when to report child abuse
166. Demonstrate the benefits of mixed-age grouping in early childhood education.
167. Recognize the signs and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.
168. Identify the need to maintain individual feeding schedules for infants.
169. List and review tracking systems to monitor the daily feeding schedule of infants and toddlers
170. Define conflict resolution and explain why problem solving is important.
171. Select activities to focus on play, exploration, and constructive approaches to learning math.
172. Identify budget line items and basic budget development strategies
173. Describe Piaget’s sensorimotor and preoperational stages of cognitive development.
174. Explain the challenges behind mixed-age group instruction and strategies to overcome them.

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.

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