Online – The Critical Years

ONLINE TRAINING – The Critical Years

This is a beginner training. Beginner trainings will cover beginner level elements of childcare and development. This training is ideal for new teachers or providers who want a refresher on child development elements or basics in childcare. Time will be spent learning facts and grasping the meaning of common terms in child development. 

This is a 1-session ONLINE training.  This online training is on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm thru ZOOM.

To register for this class please click on the link below:

https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0114-0030-a208de52685446b1aa8d7f93038c842c

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You will receive a reminder email 3-5 days before the training date that will include a ZOOM link to access the online training.

You cannot take this class on your cell phone. 

You must have access to a reliable internet connection, a computer or a tablet with a webcam and a microphone.

You must have a working email address for yourself and be able check your email regularly.

You cannot use the same email as a coworker or friend who is taking this class.

You cannot share computer equipment. Each person is required to have their own email address and their own computer or tablet to access the training.

This training was written using the ADDIE training model.  The learning objectives for this training are:

1) Participants will understand typical infant development trajectory and describe the meaning of Responsive Caregiving.

2). Participants will examine their caregiving practice and create activities that engage both caregiver and infant.

This training is 100% ONLINE. Training content will be taught using lecture, small group work and discussion.

Participants will be required to complete Pre and Post Surveys, an Implementation Plan (IP) and an Overall Training Evaluation.

.5 IACET CEUs will be awarded for this 1-session online training.  Participants must be on time for this online training. If you attempt to login to the online training 10 minutes after the scheduled start time, you will be denied access. The training will be closed.

In order to receive IACET CEU credit for the training you must be present for 100% of the session, actively participate, satisfactorily complete the Implementation Plan (IP) and submit the IP by the deadline.

You cannot take this class on your cell phone. 

You must have access to a reliable internet connection, a computer or a tablet with a webcam and a microphone.

This training is designed for teachers, directors and family childcare home providers working with infants ages 6 weeks-12 months of age.