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Child Care Development Homes

ChildNet 3.0 SW 1.1 (CNET3.0 SW 1.1)


Description

ChildNet 3.0 is 25 hours of interactive, applicable and supportive professional education provided through live online or classroom delivery. Intended participants are Child Development Home providers who care for children while owning and operating a child care business in their home. These business owners have unique needs as their environment is shared between family and home space. Through this series, strategies will be shared on how to optimize time, space and resources to ensure best child care practices are being implemented. Additionally, an optional coaching component is offered to support new skills and procedures as providers strive for quality by obtaining ChildNet Certification.

Content
  • Session 2: All About Business...Basics
  • Session 2 Overview
  • Session 2: Quality Indicators
  • Session 2 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 2 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 2 Learning Objectives
  • Session 2 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content
  • Session 2 Best Practices
  • Session 2 Topic 1: Being the Business Owner
  • Instructions-Being the Business Owner
  • "Are Your Rates Based on the Pick up Time?" Article- Tom Copeland
  • CCR&R County Data Sheets
  • Session 2 Topic 2: Basic Recordkeeping and Tax Preparation
  • Instructions- Basic Recordkeeping and Tax Preparation
  • Reflection- Recordkeeping Practices
  • Time Space Percentage- Time Calculation
  • Time Space Percentage- Space Calculation
  • Time Space Percentage- Total Calculation
  • Session 2 Topic 3: Contracts and Policies
  • Instructions- Contracts and Policies
  • Required or Recommended Policies
  • Matching- Policy or Contract?
  • Assignment: Create a Contract
  • Session 2: Key Terms and Quiz
  • Instructions-Session 2 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 2 Key Terms
  • Session 2 Quiz: All About Business...Basics
  • Session 2: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities
  • Session 2: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 2-5
  • Session 2 Evaluation
  • Completion of Session 2
  • Session 3: Guiding a Child's Development
  • Session 3: Overview
  • Session 3: Quality Indicators
  • Session 3 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 3 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 3 Learning Objectives
  • Session 3 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content
  • Session 3 Best Practices
  • Session 3 Topic Icebreaker: Child Development Openers
  • Instructions-Icebreaker: Child Development Openers
  • Child Development Openers Reflection
  • Iowa Core Knowledge of Child Development
  • Session 3 Topic 1: Areas and Milestones of Child Development
  • Instructions-Topic 1: Areas and Milestones of Child Development
  • Developmental Monitoring Tool CDC Milestone Checklist
  • ISU Ages and Stages
  • Session 3 Topic 2: Guidance, Discipline and Challenging Behaviors
  • Instructions-Topic 2: Guidance, Discipline and Challenging Behaviors
  • Child and Adult Interaction Assessment
  • Pyramid Model Overview
  • Session 3 Topic 3: Managing Emotions
  • Instructions-Topic 3: Managing Emotions
  • Tantrums, Defiance, Aggression, Oh My!
  • Calming Down By Blowing the Balloon
  • Child Being the Balloon
  • Reflection: Provider Soothing Techniques
  • Session 3 Topic 4: Expulsion and Suspension
  • Instructions-Topic 4 : Expulsion and Suspension
  • Introducing Preventing Expulsion
  • Assignment: Child Development Policies
  • Guide to Developing Polices for a Child Development Home
  • Session 3 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 3 Key Terms
  • Quiz: Session 3: Guiding a Child's Development
  • Session 3: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities
  • Session 3: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 4-5
  • Sample Action Plan Session 3
  • Action Plan Document
  • Session 3 Evaluation
  • Completion of Session 3
  • Session 4: Routines and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Session 4 Overview
  • Session 4: Quality Indicators
  • Session 4 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 4 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 4 Learning Objectives
  • Session 4 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content
  • Session 4 Best Practices
  • Session 4 Topic: Icebreaker: Reflecting on Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Instructions-Topic: Icebreaker: Reflecting on DAP
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice Assessment
  • NAEYC Guidelines for Effective Teaching
  • Session 4 Topic 1: Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Instructions-Topic 1: Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Supporting Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • 10 Effective DAP Strategies
  • Session 4 Topic 2: Routines and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Instructions-Topic 2: Routines and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Assignment: Create a Written Schedule
  • Visual Daily Schedule
  • Session 4 Topic 3: Executive Function
  • Instructions-Topic 3: Optimizing Executive Functions
  • Executive Function What's Play Got To Do With It?
  • In Brief: Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning
  • Session 4 Topic 4: Planning Developmentally Appropriate Activities
  • Instructions-Topic 4: Planning Developmentally Appropriate Activities
  • Planning DAP Activities IA ELS Area 5 Creative Arts Infant Toddler
  • Assignment: Planning Developmentally Appropriate Activities
  • Session 4: Key Terms and Quiz
  • Instructions-Session 4 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 4 Key Terms
  • Quiz: Session 4: Routines and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Session 4: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities
  • Session 4: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 5-6
  • Sample Action Plan Session 4
  • Action Plan Document
  • Session 4 Evaluation
  • Completion of Session 4
  • Session 5: Environments and a Child's Learning
  • Session 5 Overview
  • Session 5: Quality Indicators
  • Session 5 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 5 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 5 Learning Objectives
  • Session 5 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content (clone)
  • Session 5 Best Practices
  • Session 5 Topic 1: Designing Quality Environments
  • Instructions-Topic 1: Designing Quality Environments
  • Indoor Environment Assessment
  • Provider Self-Assessment for Child Development Home
  • Session 5 Topic 2: Maximizing Engagement
  • Instructions-Topic 2: Maximizing Engagement
  • Choosing Toys Children Really Like
  • 7 Principles of Design- Principle 2: Color Generates Interest
  • 7 Principles of Design- Principle 5: Displays Enhance Environment
  • Session 5 Topic 3: Learning Styles and Curriculum
  • Instructions-Topic 3: Learning Styles and Curriculum
  • Curriculum Assessment
  • Choosing a Preschool Curriculum
  • Example: Experience Early Learning
  • Example: Kaplan Learn Every Day: Infants, Toddlers and Twos
  • Kaplan: Learn Everyday: The Preschool Curriculum
  • Example: Lillio Learning powered by FunShine Express
  • Webbing
  • Webbing Assignment Template
  • Assignment: Activity Webbing
  • Session 5 Topic 4: Media and Screen Time
  • Instructions-Topic 4: Media and Screen Time
  • Recommended Guidelines for Limiting Screen Time
  • Zero to Three: Screen Sense
  • Limiting Screen Time in Child Care Quiz
  • Assignment: Screen Time and Media Policy
  • Guide to Developing Polices for Child Development Homes
  • Session 5: Key Terms and Quiz
  • Instructions-Session 5 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 5 Key Terms
  • Quiz: Session 5: Environments and a Child's Learning Quiz
  • Session 5: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities
  • Session 5: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 6-9
  • Sample Action Plan Session 5
  • Action Plan Document
  • Session 5 Evaluation
  • Completion of Session 5
  • Session 6: Eat, Sleep, Play and Go
  • Session 6 Overview
  • Session 6: Quality Indicators
  • Session 6 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 6 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 6 Learning Objectives
  • Session 6 Best Practices
  • Session 6 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content
  • Session 6 Topic 1: Child and Adult Care Food Program
  • Instructions-Topic 1: Child and Adult Care Food Program
  • CACFP Best Practices
  • CACFP Webpage
  • CACFP Sponsors Contact List
  • Session 6 Topic 2: Menu Planning and Diet Modifications
  • Instructions-Topic 2: Menu Planning and Diet Modifications
  • My Plate
  • Serve Healthy Foods- Sample Meals Ages 1-2
  • Serve Healthy Meals- Sample Ages 3-5
  • Serve Healthy Meals Sample- Age 6-18
  • Iowa CACFP Menu with Best Practices
  • Menu Planning Worksheet
  • Assignment: Sample Menu
  • Session 6 Topic 3: Mealtime Activities
  • Instructions-Topic 3: Mealtime Activities
  • Kitchen Helper Activities
  • Gardening with CACFP
  • Session 6 Topic 4: Safe Sleep and Napping Routines
  • Instructions-Topic 4: Safe Sleep and Napping Routines
  • ABCs of Safe Sleep
  • Child Care Providers Guide to New Crib Standards
  • Play Yard Requirements
  • Session 6 Topic 5: Physical Activity and Cognitive Development
  • Instructions-Topic 5: Physical Activity and Cognitive Development
  • Supporting Infant and Toddler Physical Well-Being and Motor Development
  • Supporting Preschool-age Physical Well-Being and Motor Development
  • GO NAPSACC Self-Assessment: Infant and Child Physical Activity
  • Session 6: Policy Assignments
  • Assignment: Eat, Sleep and Play Policies
  • Guide to Developing Polices for a Child Development Home
  • Session 6: Key Terms and Quiz
  • Instructions-Session 6 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 6 Key Terms
  • Quiz: Session 6: Eat, Sleep, Play and Go Quiz
  • Session 6: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities
  • Session 6: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 9-11
  • Sample Action Plan Session 6
  • Action Plan Document
  • Session 6 Evaluation
  • Completion of Session 6
  • Session 7: Talk, Play, Read, Write and Sing
  • Session 7 Overview
  • Session 7: Quality Indicators
  • Session 7 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 7 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 7 Learning Objectives
  • Session 7 Best Practices
  • Session 7 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content
  • Session 7 Topic 1: Early Language and Literacy Defined
  • Instructions-Topic 1: Early Literacy Defined
  • Reflection-Early Literacy
  • Video- Magic of Everyday Moments: Literacy Skills
  • Session 7 Topic 2: Common Literacy Behaviors
  • Instructions-Topic 2: Common Literacy Behaviors
  • What We Know About Early Literacy and Language Development
  • Helping Your Child Become a Confident Reader and Writer Starting from Birth
  • Session 7 Topic 3: Literacy Development Stages and Milestones
  • Instructions-Topic 3: Literacy Development Stages and Milestones
  • Milestones of Early Literacy Development
  • Assignment: Milestones of Early Literacy
  • Learning To Write and Draw
  • Session 7 Topic 4: Supporting Early Language and Literacy
  • Instructions-Topic 4: Supporting Early Language and Literacy
  • Strategies for Reading Aloud to Young Children
  • Supporting Early Writing and Communication Activity
  • Session 7: Key Terms and Quiz
  • Instructions-Session 7 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 7 Key Terms
  • Quiz: Session 7: Talk, Play, Read, Write and Sing
  • Session 7: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities - Session 7
  • Session 7: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 11-12
  • Session 7 Evaluation
  • Completion of Session 7
  • Session 8: Where We Live
  • Session 8 Overview
  • Disclaimer
  • Session 8: Quality Indicators
  • Session 8 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 8 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 8 Learning Objectives
  • Session 8 Best Practices
  • Session 8 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content
  • Session 8 Topic 1: Culture and Child Care
  • Instructions-Topic 1: Culture and Child Care
  • Culture and Child Care
  • Assignment: Culture and Diversity in Child Care
  • Session 8 Topic 2: Identifying Personal Bias and Assumption
  • Instructions-Topic 2: Identifying Personal Bias and Assumptions
  • Assessing Beliefs and Attitudes Self-Assessment
  • Session 8 Topic 3: Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Instructions-Topic 3: Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • ACES Primer HD
  • Prevent ACEs Now
  • Session 8 Topic 4: Diversifying Environments
  • Instructions-Topic 4: Diversifying Environments
  • Supporting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood
  • Promoting Cultural and Linguistic Competency
  • Session 8 Topic 5: Accommodating a Child's Ability and Culture
  • Instructions-Topic 5: Accommodating a Child's Ability and Culture
  • ADA_Fact_Sheet
  • Center For Inclusive Child Care
  • People First Language
  • Session 8 Topic 6: Family and Community Partnership
  • Instructions-Topic 6: Family and Community Partnership
  • Family Partnership Assessment
  • Family and Community Partnership Activity Options
  • Session 8: Key Terms and Quiz
  • Instructions-Session 8 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 8 Key Terms
  • Quiz: Session 8: Where We Live...Communities, Culture and Diversity
  • Session 8: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities - Session 8
  • Session 8: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 12-13
  • Sample Action Plan Session 8
  • Action Plan Document
  • Session 8 Evaluation
  • Completion of Session 8
  • Session 9: Engaging Families
  • Session 9 Overview
  • Session 9: Quality Indicators
  • Session 9 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 9 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 9 Learning Objectives
  • Session 9 Best Practices
  • Session 9 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content
  • Session 9 Topic 1: Parent's Perspective
  • Instructions-Topic 1: The Parent's Perspective
  • A Parent's Perspective
  • Valuing Parents
  • A Guide to Choosing Quality Child Care
  • Session 9 Topic 2: The Family Interview
  • Instructions-Topic 2: The Family Interview
  • Family Interview Questions
  • Family Interview Process
  • Session 9 Topic 3: The Family Orientation
  • Instructions-Topic 3: The Family Orientation
  • A Child Development Home Guide to the Family Orientation Process
  • Guide to Developing Polices for a Child Development Home
  • Assignment: Orientation Policy
  • Session 9 Topic 4: Communicating Expectations
  • Instructions-Topic 4: Communicating Expectations
  • Communicating Expectations
  • Session 9 Topic 5: Building Relationships with Families
  • Instructions-Topic 5: Building Relationships with Families
  • Engaging families Part 1
  • Engaging Families Part 2
  • Family Child Conferences.pdf
  • Session 9: Key Terms and Quiz
  • Instructions-Session 9 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 9 Key Terms
  • Session 9 Quiz
  • Session 9: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities - Session 9
  • Session 9: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 13-14
  • Session 9 Evaluation
  • Completion of Session 9
  • Session 10: Putting it All Together
  • Session 10 Overview
  • Session 10: Quality Indicators
  • Session 10 Instructions - Quality Indicators
  • Session 10 Description and Key Concepts
  • Session 10 Learning Objectives
  • Session 10 Best Practices
  • Session 10 Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Content
  • Session 10 Topic 1: Networking and Advocacy
  • Instructions-Topic 1: Networking and Advocacy
  • Advocating for the Early Childhood Professional
  • NAEYC Become an Advocate
  • NAFCC Advocacy #SolveChildCare
  • Child Care Aware Advocacy
  • Session 10 Topic 2: Professional Development and Growth
  • Instructions-Topic 2: Professional Development Growth and Goals
  • CCR&R Training Page
  • Iowa T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program
  • Iowa WAGE$
  • Professional Development Plan
  • Assignment: Professional Development Plan
  • Session 10 Topic 3: ChildNet Certification Explained
  • Instructions-ChildNet Certification Explained
  • ChildNet 3.0 Training Page
  • ChildNet Policies and Procedures for Child Development Homes
  • ChidNet Certification Agreement
  • ChildNet Certification Validation Checklist
  • ChildNet Certification Checklist
  • Session 10: Key Terms and Quiz
  • Instructions-Session 10 Key Terms and Quiz
  • Session 10 Key Terms
  • Session 10 quiz
  • Session 10: ChildNet Certification and Session Evaluation
  • Instructions: ChildNet Certification Activities - Session 10
  • Session 10: ChildNet Certification Checklist- pages 14-15
  • Action Plan Document
  • Session 10 Evaluation
  • Series Completion
  • Series Evaluation
  • You Did It!
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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