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Event Details

MNCDA 8 Principles of Child Development

:451496
Level 1 – Explores
Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, July 23, 2026  
(15.00 Hours)
Video Chat Sessions on Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm on June 23, 30, July 7, 14 & 21, 2026.

Description

Course ID 222353
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about how children develop in their early years and the environment and interactions that promote healthy growth.

Learning Objectives

List the primary domains of child development

Identify that children develop at different rates and that individual variation is normal

Discuss the principles of developmentally appropriate practice

Identify strategies to create a supportive and nurturing environment 

Explain how early interactions with caregivers influence brain development

List techniques to build and maintain caring, responsive relationships with children in their classroom

Identify and describe the various services and supports offered by Help Me Grow Minnesota to both educators and families

Discuss the MN ECIPs and how they support early childhood professionals and families in understanding and promoting children's development

Discuss the importance of early identification and intervention for children with special needs.

Recognize key developmental milestones and red flags that indicate the need for further evaluation or intervention.

Identify ways to communicate effectively with families about developmental concerns and provide resources and support.

Identify and explain how various cultural influences, including customs, beliefs, language, and religion, shape children's emotional, social, physical, and linguistic development.

Identify and describe the three main components of executive function (EF) skills

Describe how cultural influences shape children's development and behavior

Participant Support Accommodations

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Registration

Event Fee
Free Event
Register By
6/15/2026 Event is full!
Required?
Yes

Contact

ETL Support (Email)
Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District
10 River Park Plaza, Suite 820
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone (651) 335-6658

Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District

Delivery Methods

Assessment of Learning

Description

This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about how children develop in their early years and the environment and interactions that promote healthy growth.

15.00 Hours

Course Level

Level 1 – Explores

Approved clock hour course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Virtual Instructor-Led

Eager To Learn

(15 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning (15 Hours)

Early Childhood Classroom Staff
Family Child Care

Preschoolers