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The Chesapeake Child Care Exchange which is part of the Continuing Education Department provides comprehensive child care training services including certification courses, on-site training, training sessions that meet MSDE’s child care licensing requirements and follow up group sessions on child and family focused topics.
Chesapeake Child Care Exchange services provide comprehensive child care training services including certification courses, on-site training, training sessions that meet MSDE’s child care licensing requirements, and technical assistance (mentoring) on child-focused issues. For more information, go to www.childcareexchange.org.
Project Right Steps is a free program to assist parents and child care providers who are dealing with children ages birth through six who have “challenging behaviors”.
Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund provides scholarship funds for qualified child care providers who are seeking their Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. CCCE provides a counselor who can assist providers who are approved for this scholarship fund.
This program is eligible for the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship! APPLY NOW!
Donna Berger
Coordinator, Early Childhood Programming and CCCPDF scholarship Fund
dberger@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400, ext. 2339
Denise Taylor-Turner
Coordinator, Project Right Steps
dtaylor-turner@chesapeake.edu or 410-822-5400, ext. 2321
In a continuing effort to meet the goal of quality, developmentally appropriate child care, every training course conducted through Chesapeake Child Care Exchange will include discussion about inclusive care and focus on meeting the needs of individual children served in early care settings.
ONLINE CHILD CARE COURSES
• There are no face-to-face meetings.
• Students must provide an email address when they register.
• Once you have registered, you must email childcarece@chesapeake.edu for further instructions.
• The weekend before the first class date, students receive an email with login information.
• All students are expected to log in as of the first class date.
• Most courses have a required textbook. Books can be purchased online, here, through our partnership with the Howard Community College Bookstore.
• Deadline to register: 5 days prior to the start date of the class.
General guidelines for online classes: You will need access to a computer, the internet and email to take these courses; sufficient computer skills are required, including using a word processing program to write and save your work on your computer. Provide your email address with your registration so we can send you login instructions.
INFANT AND TODDLER CARE
ONLINE. Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and build communication skills to use with parents, co-workers, and the public. Topics include growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers birth to age 3. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement of 45 hours of infant-toddler curriculum training for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants and toddlers. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a certificate. Text book is included and will be provided as a download in the online course. 4.5 CEUs
Course fee: $280
PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM & ACTIVITIES
ONLINE. Become prepared for a position in a child care center or preschool. This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of training for child care teachers and directors working with preschoolers. Basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old are introduced. Topics include teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. This course and Child Growth & Development 45 hours are required to complete the 90-hour child care certification. 4.5 CEUs
Course Fee: $280
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE CURRICULUM
ONLINE. Gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child care programs. Topics include curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials, and methods for children ages 6-13. This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of child care training for teachers, directors and coordinators working with school-age children. 4.5 CEUs
Course Fee: $280
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
ONLINE. This certification course satisfies the child development half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours for child care teachers and directors. Gain a broad overview of major concepts, theories, and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the child from birth through age 12. This course and a 45-hour course in age-appropriate curriculum (preschool, infant-toddler, or school-age) are required to complete the 90-hour certification for child care. You must successfully complete all course assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook prior to class. 4.5 CEUs
Course fee: $280
CHILD CARE ADMINISTRATION
ONLINE. This course prepares prospective directors to administer and manage a child care center. Topics include state requirements and compliance standards for physical facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffing child care programs. Other topics include recordkeeping, budget and bookkeeping, personnel selection, training and managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community involvement. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement for 45 hours of administrative training for child care center directors. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. 4.5 CEUs
Course Fee: $280
| Section |
Dates |
Format |
| CEU 609 9NC |
04/06-05/25/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 609 9ND |
07/13-08/31/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
FAMILY CHILD CARE PRESERVICE
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. This class satisfies state training requirements for Family Child Care applicants and new providers to start and operate a home-based child care business. Includes a total of 24 clock-hours, 4 clock hours of training in each of the state approved Core of Knowledge areas: Child Development, Curriculum, Health, Safety & Nutrition, Special Needs, Professionalism, and Community. Student must successfully complete all course assignments to receive a course certificate. Course materials are provided in the online course. 2.4 CEUs. Students can join anytime between the first and last class dates.
Course Fee: $250
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 664 9NB |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 664 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. This course satisfies the MSDE requirement for child care providers: 2 clock hours of SIDS training. Learn about SIDS, which can affect apparently healthy infants under one year of age. 2 clock hours: health, safety, and nutrition. 0.2 CEUs.
Course Fee: $25
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 677 9NB |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 677 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
SUPERVISING CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Become informed about the Maryland state child care regulations related to appropriate supervision of children of all ages and stages, and learn to take an active role and apply best practices to keep children playing and learning safely. 3 hours Child Development. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 678 9NB |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 678 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
PYRAMID MODEL FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE
ONLINE. Preschool version (formerly SEFEL). Has a child’s angry or aggressive behavior ever challenged your progress in achieving your teaching goals? Have you wished you could help a child who has trouble getting along with others or making friends? Do you wish you had a better way to understand why a child exhibits challenging behavior and design a solution to support them toward positive behavior? Using the Pyramid Model of SEFEL (Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning), gain strategies for understanding, addressing, and preventing challenging behavior in children ages 3-5, and practice positive ways to support children with challenging behaviors toward social competence and success. COK: 18 hours child development. 1.8 CEUs.
Course Fee: $250
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 679 9NA |
07/24-08/28/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
CDA CAPSTONE: PORTFOLIO, APPLICATION, & EXAM PREP
ONLINE. The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized national credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is the key stepping stone on this path to career advancement. This specific course is designed to navigate through the application process with time to create the portfolio, practice for the interview, and demonstration. It is the final step in a detailed and thorough certification process. Review the course prerequisites BEFORE you enroll. There are specific textbooks and educational materials you must purchase before the class begins. This information will be provided after you enroll in the class. You will be sent a letter with a waiver that you must sign stating you meet the prerequisites of the class.
| Section |
Dates |
Format |
| CEU 680 9NA |
03/07-05/02/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 680 9NB |
06/20-08/15/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
PANDEMIC AND OUTBREAKS: REDUCING RISKS IN CHILD CARE
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Are you challenged to adopt new health and safety protocols and keep up with recent changes in child care regulations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic? Gain a foundation of information about COVID-19, other infectious diseases, and the latest Maryland regulations in this timely course taught by a professional nurse educator. You will be introduced to best practices and protocols for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children and staff, protecting your child care site from infection, preventing the spread of COVID-19 with proper sanitation practices and procedures, and handling other childhood illnesses in a child care setting. COK: 5 hours Health, Safety, and Nutrition. .5 CEUs. Students can join anytime between the first and last class dates.
Course Fee: $80
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 681 9ND |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 681 9NB |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
ENGAGING CHILDREN WITH REMOTE LEARNING
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE CLASS. Remote learning is here to stay! Now more than ever, teachers and caregivers are engaging children with remote learning, and are tasked with helping parents support learning when working one-on-one with their child outside of the online learning environment. Learn effective methods for engaging children of all ages in various forms of online learning, and supporting strategies for parents. COK: Child Development 2 hours, Curriculum 1 hour, Community 1 hour, Special Needs 1 hour. 0.4 CEUs.
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 682 9NC |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 682 9ND |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
9 HOUR ONLINE CHILD CARE COURSES
• There are no face-to-face meetings.
• Students must provide an email address when they register.
• Once you have registered, you must email childcarece@chesapeake.edu for further instructions.
• The weekend before the first class date, students receive an email with login information.
• All students are expected to log in as of the first class date.
• Most courses have a required textbook. Books can be purchased online, here, through our partnership with the Howard Community College Bookstore.
General guidelines for online classes: You will need access to a computer, the internet and email to take these courses; sufficient computer skills are required, including using a word processing program to write and save your work on your computer. Provide your email address with your registration so we can send you login instructions.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
ONLINE. This course introduces basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a child care center. Topics include speaking, writing, interpersonal communication strategies, and critical reading techniques, with a focus on communication with parents and co-workers, and communication issues within a typical child care day. Course materials are provided in the online course. 0.9 CEUs.
Course Fee: $115
| Section |
Dates |
Format |
| CEU 612 9NC |
05/01-05/15/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 612 9NA |
07/17-07/31/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
3 HOUR ONLINE CHILD CARE COURSES
These classes are designed to help you get your program aligned with MD EXCELS as well as to help you reach higher MD Child Care Credential levels. These courses are identified by MSDE in the Credential (proposed) modifications for levels 2, 3 and 4, but would benefit all providers. All students pay course fee.
Please note the following about these courses:
- You can complete online courses at your own pace, with instructor guidance; each one takes approximately three hours to complete (completion times may vary).
- OPEN ENTRY ONLINE CLASS: You may begin a class any time between the first and last class dates.
- Once you have registered, you must email childcarece@chesapeake.edu for login info.
- You will need access to a computer, the internet and email to take an online course.
- Please allow up to 5 business days for your account to become active.
- No refunds or transfers.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Learn how to access the many helpful resources that are available right in our community that can benefit children and families, and how to be an advocate for parents and children with ongoing needs related to health, education and referral services. Core of Knowledge: Communication 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 621 9NB |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 621 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Take effective steps to develop professional and positive relationships with staff, children, families, and the community through the practice of conflict resolution strategies. Examine typical situations that may lead to conflict, how to address conflict in a professional manner and promote resolution. Core of Knowledge: Professionalism 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 622 9NB |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 622 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
CULTURAL COMPETENCE & AWARENESS
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Increase your awareness and ability to work effectively with the diverse families in our community by identifying and developing strategies that will promote cultural competency. Apply anti-bias, diversity and inclusion practices, promote child self-concept and esteem, and plan multi-cultural activities. Core of Knowledge: Communication 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 623 9NB |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 623 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Become more prepared to plan for a fun and safe playground, and learn the role of the child care provider in supervising and implementing safety procedures, from age appropriate and accessible playground equipment to appropriate supervision and safety checks. Core of Knowledge: HSN 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 624 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 624 9NA |
6/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
THE CHILD CARE PROVIDER AS A PROFESSIONAL
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Examine the components of professionalism that promote a successful work environment and relationships, including ethical codes of conduct, federal, state and local organizations that support professional development in child care and education. Core of Knowledge: Professionalism 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 625 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 625 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
BASIC HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE CLASS. This is a REQUIRED COURSE for child care teachers, directors, and family child care providers. Gain a foundation of information about critical health and safety topics, and practice skills designed to meet MD licensing regulation requiring training for all child care providers in basic health and safety areas. Topics include how to set up and maintain a safe and healthy environment including supervision, safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries, identification and reporting of abuse or neglect, proper sanitation practices and procedures, and establishing and maintaining safe, healthy environments. Core of Knowledge: HSN 5 hrs. 0.5 CEUs.
Course Fee: $80
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 626 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 626 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
TAKING LEARNING OUTSIDE
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Look beyond the slide and climber to the many ways outdoor learning environments and play spaces can be used to support child development and learning. Topics include activity planning, environmental design, and selection of materials and equipment. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Curriculum 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 627 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 627 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. This course looks closely at what the term Developmentally Appropriate Practices “DAP” really means in the context of working with children of all ages and abilities. Learn the national standards and the role of the teacher, including practical strategies you can apply to support each child’s learning and development at every age and stage. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Curriculum 3 hours. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 628 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 628 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
INTRODUCTION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. MD has identified the ERS environmental rating scales as a quality improvement tool for child care programs participating in MD EXCELS. Learn how the ERS can be used to evaluate the child care environment, identify strengths and areas needing improvement, and increase your program’s quality. Core of Knowledge: Professionalism 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 629 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 629 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
POSITIVE CHILD GUIDANCE & DISCIPLINE
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE CLASS. Gain an overview of positive child guidance and discipline by examining theory and best practices. Learn appropriate guidance techniques, internal and external factors that influence child behavior, and ways to partner with families to foster positive child guidance. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Child Development 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 630 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 630 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
RESOURCES THAT GUIDE DAILY PLANNING
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. This course is designed to provide child care and early childhood education professionals with an explanation of key concepts of curriculum planning and implementation, including frameworks, standards, guidelines, planning tools, and state-approved curriculum resources aimed to promote quality programming and enhanced learning. Core of Knowledge: Curriculum 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 631 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 631 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. More than ever, children with special needs are growing and learning in child care, and educators need strategies to enable all children with disabilities, delays, or special needs to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. Learn the child care professional’s role in supporting IEP/IFSPs, how to select materials, adapt instruction, and provide a motivational environment for all. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Special Needs 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 632 9NB |
01/02-05/19/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 632 9NA |
08/09/23-01/08/24 |
Online, Asynchronous |
OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT BIRTH-12
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. Systematic, objective observation of children is key to evaluating their development and planning learning activities. Become equipped with observation and assessment tools, appropriate methods of collecting and interpreting information, and gain a better understanding of the purpose of on-going assessment. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Child Development 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 633 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 633 9NA |
08/09-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
INCLUDING ALL CHILDREN & THE ADA
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. This course provides essential information that every child care and education professional needs to know about the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Go beyond the definition of ADA to learn inclusionary best practices, strategies, and resources for implementing an early childhood or school age environment that is inclusive to all children and families. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Special Needs. 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUS
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 634 9NB |
01/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 634 9NA |
08/09-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
NUTRITION & ACTIVE LIVING
OPEN ENTRY, ONLINE. The nutritional and physical needs of today’s children are examined, and child care professionals gain skills to promote a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness throughout childhood. Topics include strategies to inform families about nutritional food items, and developing physical and large motor activities and games. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 hrs. 0.3 CEUs.
Course Fee: $65
| Section |
Register & Begin Anytime Between |
Format |
| CEU 635 9NB |
1/02-05/12/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
| CEU 635 9NA |
06/01-08/18/23 |
Online, Asynchronous |
ED2GO COURSES
Chesapeake College, in partnership with ed2go, offers a variety of online courses for students to learn new personal and professional skills. These classes are typically 6 weeks to 3 months in length. Most have start dates every month of the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. Information such as course overviews, syllabi, requirements, and instructor information can be found at www.ed2go.com/chesapeake. For more information, contact pace@chesapeake.edu.
Some Teacher Training courses offered:
- Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
- Teaching Students with ADHD
- Understanding Adolescents
- Creating a Classroom Website
- Integrating Technology in the Classroom
- Teaching with SMART Boards
- Survival Kit for New Teachers
- Common Core Standards for English Language Arts
- Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom
- Ready, Set, Read!