Education

Explore the law that governs special education (the IDEA), the definition of special education, the ten basic steps of special education, and parents’ rights. Gain an understanding of the IEP meeting, preparing for the meeting, who must attend, what must be on the IEP, and what to do if you disagree with the IEP.

Tuition $0

Hours: 4.5

Explore the IEP by going through each section, step-by-step, with special emphasis on Assistive Technology and Accommodations. This hands-on training explains record keeping basics along with providing a 3-ring binder with tabs for all your child’s important IEP documents.

Tuition $0

Hours: 4.5

Comprehend why sensory play is an essential component of early childhood development. Discover ways to include the five senses in everyday activities and provide sensory experiences for young children.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

What is Autism? Explore ways to provide developmentally appropriate care, and education techniques for working with young children with Autism.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Improve your ability to help care for and educate young children with Autism as you concentrate on learning specific behavior and guidance strategies.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

How do you make meetings and trainings for your staff more fun and meaningful? Discover inexpensive ways to encourage and motivate your employees.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

You focus on ways to extend language and encourage creative thinking while acquiring strategies to support children's creativity and higher-level learning by asking questions.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Learn specific visual strategies and communications systems designed to help caregivers support children with Autism.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

The arrangement of the physical environment is a vital part of any program. Gather ideas for helping staff use the arrangement of space and materials to meet the developmental needs of young children.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Explore the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct while considering how this position statement impacts the actions of both you and your staff.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Stress is one of the most significant factors impacting health, work, home, and happiness. Through discussion and activities, explore the causes and results of stress and the tools for coping with difficult situations in the school-based setting. Learn to maximize your time and lower your stress level.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Learn how to effectively manage your resources as well as those of your childcare center. Explore the topics of budgeting, fundraising, collecting fees, delegating responsibilities, dealing with paper piles, and much more.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

The guidelines of a developmentally appropriate program will be discussed, and excellence in the administration of an early learning program will be examined.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Designed for center administrators, will show you how to help staff use evidence-based framework to address children's social, emotional development, and challenging behavior.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Young children are naturally energetic, but why are some children highly active? Discover reasons for high activity levels, and what you can do to help guide and support children who consistently exhibit impulsive, distracted behaviors.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Interest centers can increase learning while reducing behavior issues in your early learning environment. Explore strategies for encouraging meaningful play opportunities and gather tips and tools for setting up successful interest areas for a variety of ages.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Become familiar with factors influencing speech and language development and discover ways to support children with special needs as they develop communication skills.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID), have trouble organizing information coming in through their senses. Explore the characteristics of children with sensory processing issues and examine strategies for assisting these children in the early childhood setting.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Young children who display gifts or talents in particular areas benefit from having responsive caregivers who can meet their needs in the child care setting. Discover ways to identify each child's gifts and talents and to individualize curriculum for students in the early childhood setting.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Become more comfortable in the job of Child Care Center Director by discovering key elements of a center director's job. Identify strategies for making the job more enjoyable while becoming a more effective leader.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Photos are an important addition to any early childhood setting as they can be used to individualize and personalize concepts and activities, make abstract concepts real to children, and support all areas of the curriculum. Join us as we explore many ways to enrich children's learning experiences with photos.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

You will be introduced to the concept of "anxiety disorders" and developmentally typical anxiety. Discuss the three major anxiety types seen in young children, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Signs and symptoms for each sub-type and strategies for helping children will be shared.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Young children are often seen as "defiant" when they are tired, hungry, or upset. However, there are a growing number of children who exhibit defiant behaviors at other times and more frequently. You will learn the symptoms, causes and classroom strategies for helping young children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Identify different types of age-appropriate technology and apps for young children.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Music and movement can help children learn and grow. Discover creative ways to include music and movement in your school age program.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Understand the warning signs of child abuse and neglect, state regulations, and processes for reporting. Strategies for preventing abuse, supporting families and keeping children safe will be explored and discussed.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Increase your awareness of services offered for parents and caregivers with special needs children by attending this "On the Road" seminar. Provides information and resources for professionals, parents, and caregivers to assist in navigating the complex healthcare system.

Tuition $0

Hours: 3

Discover information about newborn and infant crying patterns, inconsolable crying (The Period of PURPLE Crying©), soothing techniques, and strategies to prevent Abusive Head Trauma and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Tuition $0

Hours: 2

Explore the world of technology with young children through various educational technology toys and apps. Identify which apps are truly educational and promote development in young children.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

I'm not ornery; I'm tired. Identify behaviors children exhibit because of lack of sleep. Explore ways to support children and families affected by sleep disorders.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Discuss the challenges commonly faced when supervising others. Gather ideas for managing friends, family, men, women and a variety of generations in the workplace.

Tuition $35

Hours: 5

Promote good health and nutrition, prevent illness, reduce injuries, arrange materials and space, and establish routines in the early childhood environment for learning, exploration, and play. Books required.

Book cost $125

Tuition $139

Hours: 36

Focus on the development of children’s social skills, empathy, and respect for others through the use of positive guidance techniques and prevention of behavior problems. Discover the relationship between guidance methods and children's individuality, personality, and developmental needs. Books required.

Book cost $125

Tuition $139

Hours: 36

Study developmentally appropriate equipment, activities, and methods to promote the physical and cognitive development of children. Discover how to incorporate music, art, literature, writing, and block play into daily activities while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Language development and communication are also featured. Books required.

Book cost $125

Tuition $139

Hours: 36

Focus on the management of resources, organization strategies, communication, planning, record keeping, ethical practices, and working cooperatively with others. Explore the importance of participating in professional development and advocacy activities. Books required.

Book cost $125

Tuition $139

Hours: 36

Required by Oklahoma State Department of Education for all Special Education Paraprofessionals, content focuses on skills and topics important for success as Special Education Paraprofessionals. Book included.

Tuition $132

Hours: 24

Are you eager to learn about your Social Security options? This informative class will teach you about your options and help you make wise choices for your future.

Tuition $15

Hours: 1.5

Are you eager to learn about your Medicare enrollment options? This informative class will teach you about your options and help you make wise choices for your future.

Tuition $15

Hours: 2