This course, written by well know author Vicki Folds, Ed.D., explains literacy awareness through a print rich environment utilizing environmental and functional print. Information is shared regarding how to enrich the preschool classroom using commonly found materials. Resources such as word walls are presented which may be easily adopted into any early childhood program. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to define, compare and contrast environmental and functional print aspects and identify print rich materials that are environment and functional print resources. Course Level - Beginner

This course provides an overview of the effects of stress in the lives of child care professionals and to understand coping techniques to manage stress. Participants will be able to define stress, identify four sources of stress, identify four symptoms of stress, and identify techniques for stress management in four categories. Course Level – Beginner

This course, written by early childhood consultant and management coach, Dale Brown, is designed to guide the participant through a five step process of building “team esteem”; communication, motivation, productivity, attitude, and appreciation. Each step is equally important and work together to produce results. When finished, the participants will be armed with the tools and tips they need to create the best team yet. Course Level - Intermediate

This course introduces early childhood professionals to indoor safety standards in an early childhood setting. Topics covered include toy safety, poison control, the development of appropriate play space, controlling high traffic areas in the center, and other safety standards. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to identify common indoor injuries and identify appropriate ways to prevent these injuries. Students will also learn about the basic components of toy safety, potential safety hazards with specific equipment, and ways in which children may be exposed to poisons. Course level – Beginner

This course aids early childhood professionals in recognizing the symptoms of infectious diseases, and it outlines the necessary steps to prevent the spread of disease in an early childhood setting.