As a Training & Curriculum Specialist, you have a unique opportunity to influence how staff members create and maintain healthy environments for all children. In this course you will learn how to support staff implement healthy practices to prevent disease, promote health, and address children’s and families’ mental health needs. You will also learn how to help staff promote healthy nutrition and physical activity.

As a Training & Curriculum Specialist, you partner with staff and families to promote an active lifestyle. In this course you will deepen your understanding of typical physical development and how to help staff respond to developmental concerns. You will also learn how to help staff create spaces that support physical development and plan developmentally appropriate activities for all children.

As a Training and Curriculum Specialist, you have a unique opportunity to support the communication skills of children, families, and staff. In this course you will learn about staff members’ diverse communication styles and methods. You will also learn strategies to help you maintain positive, effective communication with staff, as well as help staff understand children’s communication milestones. Improving communication with families will also be addressed.

As a Training & Curriculum Specialist, you have a unique opportunity to promote a positive sense of self in staff, children, and families. In this course you will learn about the influence of culture, physical and social environments, and effective coaching. You will also learn about the unique opportunities and challenges military families encounter. Stress reduction and self-care for families and staff will also be addressed.

As a Training & Curriculum Specialist, you have a unique opportunity to influence how staff members implement positive guidance strategies. In this course you will learn how culture and experiences impact how staff members approach guidance. You will also learn strategies to help staff understand typical behaviors and how to respond positively. Working with families and creating effective schedules and routines to positively impact behavior will also be addressed.

As a Training and Curriculum Specialist or Program Manager you have a unique opportunity to influence the quality and organization of your program. In this course you will deepen your knowledge of how to work collaboratively with staff and stakeholders, how to create a hiring process that contributes to program quality, and how to practice reflective supervision to improve program outcomes. You will also learn about the use of evaluation data to improve program outcomes, and the importance of being a life-long learner.

It is your responsibility to ensure that staff members are prepared to recognize, report, and prevent child abuse and neglect. In this course you will learn the signs of child abuse and neglect, and you will receive resources for teaching staff how to recognize abuse and neglect. You will also review reporting procedures and training requirements, learn strategies for helping staff and families build resilience using the protective factors approach, and help staff members prevent abuse and neglect in your program.