Eager-To-Learn Upcoming Courses & Registration

To register for an Eager-to-Learn course you must first create an account.

Below you can find a list of upcoming courses. Click on a course title to view the course description and to register. Payments can be made using a credit or debit card through our secure server.

• Register for courses early.  Eager-to-Learn will close enrollment seven days prior to the start of a course.

For any questions about courses, registration or Eager-to-Learn in general contact John Strharsky at (651) 746-4025.

Course Fee Information:

In-service hours meet the needs of licensing requirements. Eager-to-Learn recommends that you always check with your individual child care licensor to ensure you will receive credit for your courses. The vast majority of students find they are able to use their Eager-to-Learn courses for in-service hours.

CEU’s can be applied to CDA renewal requirements and meet many other training requirements. Eager-to-Learn follows the CEU  standards laid out by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training. If you are interested in taking a course for CEU’s please contact John at johns@mnchildcare.org or (651) 746-4025.

Note that Eager-to-Learn courses will close enrollment seven days prior to the start of the course.

Payment and Enrollment Information
Note that only when you have successfully enrolled in and paid for a class will a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you. If you did not receive a confirmation e-mail or are unsure of your enrollment status, please contact John at johns@mnchildcare.org or (651) 746-4025.  Any unpaid registrants in a class will be automatically removed.

Cancellation Policy
It is the policy of Eager-to-Learn to cancel classes with fewer than five participants enrolled. In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will alert you no later than one week prior to the start of the course. If Eager-to-Learn cancels a class for any reason, participants will receive full a refund.

Participants may withdraw and receive a full refund up until one week prior to the beginning date of a class. A participant who withdraws from the course after the one-week deadline will not receive a refund. If you need to withdraw from a course, we ask that you give as much notice as possible. This enables us to fill your spot with another learner who is able to make the course work.

Class Listing

Class listings are initially sorted by date. Sort by any column using up/down arrows below.
Course	Dates	Reg. Open	Full	Core Competencies	Curriculum	Option
SEMILLAS de Alfabetización Temprana Sexto Curso: Conocimiento de las Letras y de la Escritura	07/07/2009 - 07/28/2009	No	Yes	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
ABCs of Obesity	07/08/2009 - 08/05/2009	No	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Dollars and Sense	07/09/2009 - 08/06/2009	No	Yes	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	Dollars and Sense	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Navigating the Landscape of ADHD: Understanding the Disability and Effective Interventions	07/13/2009 - 08/10/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Bridging Cultures in Early Care and Education	07/14/2009 - 08/11/2009	No	Yes	V Families and Communities	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Intro to Sign Language with Young Children	07/16/2009 - 08/06/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	NA	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Director Cohort Grant Writing: New Dollars for Your Child Care Business	07/28/2009 - 08/18/2009	No	Yes	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	NA	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Teaching the Art of Training, Delivery Skills	07/30/2009 - 08/27/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA
Learn to Write a Child Care Resource & Referral Grant	08/04/2009 - 08/18/2009	No	Yes	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Creative Curriculum and Assessment for Infants, Toddlers & Twos	08/04/2009 - 09/01/2009	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Learn to Write a Child Care Resource & Referral Grant	08/05/2009 - 08/19/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Learn to Write a Child Care Resource & Referral Grant	08/05/2009 - 08/19/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Learn to Write a Child Care Resource & Referral Grant	08/06/2009 - 08/20/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Observation is the Key to the Door	08/19/2009 - 09/16/2009	Yes	No	III Assessment and Planning For Individual Needs	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Learn to Write a Child Care Resource & Referral Grant	08/26/2009 - 09/09/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Learn to Write a Child Care Resource & Referral Grant	08/27/2009 - 09/10/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Creative Curriculum and Assessment for Family Child Care	09/02/2009 - 09/30/2009	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Teaching the Art of Training, Design Modules	09/10/2009 - 10/08/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA
CDA: The Basics of the Direct Assessment Process	09/15/2009 - 10/13/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Advanced Sign Language with Young Children	09/15/2009 - 10/13/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Director Cohort Road Map to Success: Creating a Business Plan:	09/15/2009 - 09/29/2009	No	Yes	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	Building Excellence and Success Training (BEST)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Director Cohort Essential Management Skills for Child Care Center Director Success	09/22/2009 - 10/13/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	Building Excellence and Success Training (BEST)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Creative Curriculum and Assessment for Preschool	09/22/2009 - 10/20/2009	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Childhood Stress in a Contemporary Society	09/24/2009 - 10/22/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Children’s Development: What to Expect and When to Be Concerned	09/29/2009 - 10/26/2009	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	CICC: Childrens Development	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Enhancing Self-Esteem	10/08/2009 - 11/05/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Beyond Behavior Management	10/08/2009 - 11/12/2009	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	NA	6 weeks/ Developing Skills
Director Cohort Beyond the Yellow Pages & Classifieds Marketing Child Care	10/13/2009 - 10/27/2009	Yes	No	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	Building Excellence and Success Training (BEST)	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Professional Development is More Than Just a Workshop	10/14/2009 - 11/04/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Safety and Health	10/14/2009 - 11/11/2009	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Director Cohort Leadership & Supervision	10/20/2009 - 11/24/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	6 weeks/ Developing Skills
Creative Curriculum and Assessment for Infants, Toddlers & Twos	10/21/2009 - 11/18/2009	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Children with Sensory Processing Disorder: Challenges and Strategies	10/21/2009 - 11/18/2009	Yes	No	IV Interactions with Children	CICC: Children and Challenging Behavior	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Power Camp: Promoting Positive Personal Power for Kids	10/22/2009 - 11/19/2009	Yes	No	III Assessment and Planning For Individual Needs	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
SEEDS of Early Literacy Session 1: Creating a Literacy Rich Environment	10/29/2009 - 11/19/2009	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Detecting and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect	10/29/2009 - 11/19/2009	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	NA	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Ages of Infancy	11/02/2009 - 11/30/2009	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC/ITTI)	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Want to Understand Young Children? Learning to Use the Ounce Scale!	11/02/2009 - 11/30/2009	Yes	No	III Assessment and Planning For Individual Needs	The Ounce Scale	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
An Introduction to Children’s Mental Health: Why Responsive Care is Important!	11/02/2009 - 11/16/2009	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	CICC: Children and Challenging Behavior	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Not by Chance: Child Care that Supports School Readiness - Tools to Create Quality	11/02/2009 - 11/30/2009	Yes	No	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	Not By Chance: Child Care That Supports School Rel	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
SEMILLAS de Alfabetización Temprana Primer curso: Las Semillas de Alfabetización Temprana	11/03/2009 - 11/24/2009	No	No	I Child Growth and Development	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Process: The Final Steps	11/03/2009 - 12/01/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Family/Caregiver Partnerships: Getting it in Print	11/03/2009 - 12/01/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	Caring for Children with Special Needs	6 weeks/ Developing Skills
More Alike Than Different	11/03/2009 - 11/17/2009	Yes	No	IV Interactions with Children	Caring for Children with Special Needs
Employee Retention Tips: Creating Great Places to Work	11/03/2009 - 11/24/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Planning for Individual Professional Development of Teachers: The Director’s Role	11/04/2009 - 12/09/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	6 weeks/ Developing Skills
Children and Families in Today’s World	11/04/2009 - 12/01/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
What is Assessment?	11/10/2009 - 12/01/2009	Yes	No	III Assessment and Planning For Individual Needs	NA	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Understanding Autism and the Early Childhood Role	11/16/2009 - 12/14/2009	Yes	No	IV Interactions with Children	CICC: Children and Challenging Behavior	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Creative Curriculum and Assessment for Preschool	11/17/2009 - 12/16/2009	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Observation is the Key to the Door	11/17/2009 - 12/15/2009	Yes	No	III Assessment and Planning For Individual Needs	CICC: Children and Challenging Behavior	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
SEEDS of Early Literacy Session 2: A SEEDS Quality Teacher	11/23/2009 - 12/14/2009	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Help! My Own Kids are Driving Me Crazy-Dealing With Your Own Children in Your Family Childcare	11/30/2009 - 12/14/2009	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	NA	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Giving Children a Strong Start: Understanding Key Emotional Milestones and Temperament	11/30/2009 - 12/14/2009	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	CICC: Children and Challenging Behavior	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome	11/30/2009 - 12/14/2009	Yes	No	VI Health, Safety and Nutrition	NA	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Mealtimes Made Healthy	12/01/2009 - 12/22/2009	Yes	No	VI Health, Safety and Nutrition	NA	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Time Is Of The Essence	12/01/2009 - 12/22/2009	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Understanding Floortime	12/02/2009 - 12/16/2009	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	CICC: Floor Time	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
SEMILLAS de Alfabetización Temprana Segundo curso: Una Maestra Eficaz SIEMBRA las Semillas de Alfabetización	12/08/2009 - 12/29/2009	No	No	I Child Growth and Development	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Children’s Development: What to Expect and When to Be Concerned	01/05/2010 - 02/02/2010	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	CICC: Childrens Development	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Director Cohort Beyond the Yellow Pages & Classifieds Marketing Child Care	01/05/2010 - 01/26/2010	Yes	No	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	Building Excellence and Success Training (BEST)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Not by Chance: Quality in Practice for Family Child Care Environments	01/06/2010 - 02/03/2010	Yes	No	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	Not By Chance: Child Care That Supports School Rel
Helping Children Know Their Own Engines: Tools for Children at Risk	01/11/2010 - 01/25/2010	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	CICC: Children and Challenging Behavior	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
SEMILLAS de Alfabetización Temprana Tercer curso: Fomentando Niños Que Hablan y Piensan	01/12/2010 - 02/02/2010	No	No	I Child Growth and Development	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Basic Tools in Child Care to Promote Positive Mental Health	02/08/2010 - 02/22/2010	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	CICC: Children and Challenging Behavior	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
Director Cohort Financial Forecasting: Taming the Crystal Ball	02/09/2010 - 03/02/2010	Yes	No	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	Building Excellence and Success Training (BEST)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
What Does Early Childhood Curriculum Look Like?	02/10/2010 - 03/10/2010	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
SEMILLAS de Alfabetización Temprana Cuarto curso: Las Cinco Habilidades Básicas de la Lectoescritura	02/16/2010 - 03/09/2010	No	No	I Child Growth and Development	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Planning for Individual Professional Development of Teachers: The Director’s Role	03/16/2010 - 04/06/2010	Yes	No	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
SEMILLAS de Alfabetización Temprana Quinto curso: Conceptos de Lectura y Escritura	03/23/2010 - 04/13/2010	No	No	I Child Growth and Development	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Bridging Cultures in Early Care and Education	03/23/2010 - 04/20/2010	Yes	No	V Families and Communities	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Director Cohort Financial Reporting: Numbers Tell the Story	04/13/2010 - 05/04/2010	Yes	No	VII Program Planning and Evaluation	Building Excellence and Success Training (BEST)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Exploring Social and Emotional Development	04/27/2010 - 05/25/2010	Yes	No	II Learning Environment and Curriculum	CICC: Children and Challenging Behavior	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
SEMILLAS de Alfabetización Temprana Sexto Curso: Conocimiento de las Letras y de la Escritura	04/27/2010 - 05/18/2010	No	No	I Child Growth and Development	SEEDS of emergent Literacy (SEEDS)	4 weeks/ Building Knowledge
Director Cohort Road Map to Success: Creating a Business Plan	05/11/2010 - 05/25/2010	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	Building Excellence and Success Training (BEST)	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
The Caregiving Environment	06/07/2010 - 07/07/2010	Yes	No	I Child Growth and Development	Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC/ITTI)	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge
Director Cohort Personnel Budgeting: Mastering the Juggling Act	06/08/2010 - 06/22/2010	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	Building Excellence and Success Training (BEST)	3 weeks/ Building Awareness
National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Process: The Final Steps	07/21/2010 - 08/18/2010	Yes	No	VIII Professional Development and Leadership	NA	5 weeks / Applying Knowledge

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