Special Needs Archives

Sep

Universal Design for Learning and Inclusivity

If you are employed in a state that uses a registry to track professional development hours, you will be able to provide your registry ID (Stars, MOPID, Registry or other ECE ID#) after you have completed the quiz for the course. If you pass the quiz we will report your course completion to the state […]

By connie | CoursePage

DETAIL

Apr

Sensory Processing in Early Childhood

By connie | CoursePage

DETAIL

Nov

Supporting Children with Epilepsy in the Early Childhood Classroom

By connie | CoursePage

DETAIL

Apr

Indoor Energy Busters (AKA Gross Motor Activities)

By connie | CoursePage

DETAIL

Feb

Introduction to Early Intervention: How to Spot a Need and Where to Turn for Support

By connie | CoursePage

DETAIL

Here's what our customers are saying about us.

_______________________________

Course - Blocks, Math & Manipulatives Extended Edition

"These trainings are perfect for early learning staff that typically don't have advanced degrees or certificates. The course content is easily explained and reaches a variety of course student ability and method of learning. It is also time effective for busy staff who don't have a lot of professional development time and money resources to build skills to use with their small ones."

Valentina V. Washington 1/5/2023

_______________________________

Course - Challenging Behaviors: What needs to change and how?

"I was able to focus on the information unlike other training sites that I find boring and repetitive."

Marissa M. Pennsylvania 1/4/2023

_______________________________

Course - Dramatic Play: More Than a Home Center

"I LOVE these trainings! This was my favorite one so far! All the suggestions and ideas to get you started...I have a whole notebook list of ideas that build onto the suggestions!!!!!"

Cola A. Michigan 12/31/2022

_______________________________

Course - Little People ~ Big Emotions: Identifying and Dealing with Emotions

"I feel the way the material is presented is assessable and very interesting. I enjoy the verbal and visual helps me a great deal. In addition, I am dyslexic, and I can follow along easily."

Shelley E. Washington 12/30/2022

_______________________________

Course - All About Sensory

"Your training site is very interesting and easy to maneuver. This is the best learning site!! Great ideas and info. Thank you!"

Ashley B. Missouri 12/29/2022

_______________________________

Course - When Children Bite

"I found the course to be educational but not boring. I liked the pace and the way it was presented so that different people with different learning styles can get better use from it."

Katharine K. Pennsylvania 12/29/2022

_______________________________

Course - Science with Preschoolers and School Age

"Bright Minds is very "user friendly". When I did have a problem, Connie immediately answered my question and the problem was resolved immediately so I did not have to wait to continue my class. This was very much appreciated! I have just completed ten hours of training from Bright Minds during the last two days and it has been a pleasant and successful "marathon"! I enjoy all aspects of these courses and will be back soon!"

Carol H. Michigan 12/28/2022

_______________________________

Course - Sensory Processing in Early Childhood

"Bright Minds has practical information that is beneficial to me and the classroom. I always come away with an enriched feeling and golden nuggets of information to share with colleagues."

Candy Y. Michigan 12/19/2022

_______________________________

Course - Learning Through Play

"This was a very interesting course. It was presented in an interesting way. Connie's presentation was fun, knowledgeable and very pleasant. I learned even more from this course and I have had my in home daycare for nearly 40 years. Thank you, Connie!"

Mary K. Missouri 12/4/2022

_______________________________

Course - When Childhood Anxiety Leads to Challenging Behaviors

"This site gives not only explanations but also visual examples and shares useable resources. This helps me to better learn the content. It also does put emphasis on the facts more than once so I really remember and can refer back to the examples to answer questions and relate it to real life."

Samantha M. Michigan 11/30/2022

_______________________________

Course - Autism 101: An Overview of Early Identification and Supporting Families

"I enjoy being able to self pace, find the content clear and concise, and the topics are relevant to my needs."

Jillian T. Washington 11/28/2022

_______________________________

Course - Communicating with Families to Support Children with Developmental Delays

"I learned some valuable strategies for successful communication with parents and caregivers. I know that my knowledge of this subject increased tremendously through taking this course."

Hillary B. Pennsylvania 11/28/2022

_______________________________

Course - Art For All Ages

"The course gave so many brainstorming ideas for art with children and explained why art is so important for little ones. Also, Connie was so helpful when I had issues accessing the course materials!! She was patient and very attentive to my needs. Will be using Bright Minds again!"

Melissa G. Oklahoma 9/19/2022

_______________________________

Course - Challenging Behaviors: What needs to change and how?

"Very relevant and useful information with concrete suggestions on how to implement the information provided."

Stephanie W. Michigan 9/3/2022

_______________________________

Course - Dramatic Play: More Than a Home Center

"Bright Minds is easy to follow, shares practical advice that can directly be used within a classroom, is engaging and provides a wide variety of trainings."

Erin G. Pennsylvania 8/27/2022

_______________________________

Course - All About Sensory

"It was as fast paced as I wanted it to be, or as slow as I wanted it to be! That's how I learn best! "At MY pace!""

Deanna M. Washington 8/21/2022

_______________________________

Course - Blocks, Math and Manipulatives: Building and Learning

"These classes are well thought out and have good instructors. The information is easy to understand and gave me good ideas on new approaches, as well as games/learning activities I can incorporate into the classroom."

Jenny H. Michigan 8/14/2022

_______________________________

Course - Early Childhood Management

"I like that Connie has been in the childcare setting. It gives a more practical point of view that is relatable for providers."

Ryan S. Oklahoma 8/11/2022

_______________________________

Course - All About Sensory

"I loved that you had the choice to read or listen. I am dyslexic and a very slow reader and having this course read to me took a lot of added stress off of me during this course. Thank you so much."

Kristi J. Kentucky 7/14/2022

_______________________________

Course - Challenging Behaviors: What needs to Change and How?

"The training wasn't boring and I took so many notes. I actually learned A LOT from this training and will recommend it to my director to have everyone take."

Brandy P. Michigan 7/14/2022

_______________________________

Course - Little People - Big Emotions: Identifying and Dealing with Emotions

"I thought these resources and videos were way easier to follow along with than to boring state required ones. the lack of monotone voices and actual tips were helpful and great to learn through."

Samantha W. Missouri 7/8/2022

_______________________________

Course - How to Find, Hire, Train and Keep the Best Staff

"This gave me a clear cut way to handle hiring new staff and a plan on how to keep current quality staff and stop turn over."

Bethany E. Michigan 6/27/2022

_______________________________

Course - When Childhood Anxiety Leads to Challenging Behaviors

"I have found that your trainings provide the most applicable tools for my work with children. Some training providers make me wonder if they've ever actually encountered a large classroom of children."

Betsy S. Kentucky 6/24/2022

_______________________________

Course - The Best Me I Can Be

"I like how Connie gives all the different kinds of activities you can do with the children and books that can be read. It's great being informed on things you can do with the kids that you wouldn't think of. Thanks for the creative ways that deal with the class. I've taken another class from bright minds and I enjoyed that one also."

Kyra B. Michigan 6/21/2022

_______________________________

Course - Sensory Processing in Early Childhood

"I found this course very informative. I appreciated the explanations of the various issues related to SPD and how it affects our children. Also, there were excellent examples of practical ways of controlling some of the many sensory experiences you find in classroom environments."

Mary H. Kentucky 6/10/2022

_______________________________

Course - When Children Bite

"Bright Minds Training shares valuable information that teachers can incorporate into their daily lesson plan. If a teacher wants to expand her lessons in music, art, science, handling emotions of toddlers, etc., Bright Minds Training has sound suggestions to increase students’ education and also take time to comfort and explain to students when there are negative comments and/or actions from other students."

Elizabeth E. Missouri 5/29/2022

_______________________________

Course - Positive Behavior Management: Focusing on Children with Special Needs

"This training was unlike any other training I have taken on the subject through other sites. very informative, relatable and easy to understand."

Becky O. Missouri 5/24/2022

_______________________________

Course - Music and Movement: Bonus Section, Make Your Instruments

"Bright Minds Training promotes music and its positive effects on the development of children. It explains how important it is to stimulate the minds of young toddlers with a variety of music, instruments and incorporating different cultures within this context."

Elizabeth E. Missouri 5/12/2022

_______________________________

Course - Back To Basics Teaching Colors, Shapes, Letters and Numbers

"It was very helpful and provided insight on how to teach kids with various methods. I was pretty lost at how to teach numbers to kids before taking the assessment. It definitely helped."

Stacy D. Michigan 5/11/2022

_______________________________

Course - Autism 101: An Overview of Early Identification and Supporting Families

"Site is easy to navigate Gives important info without extra fluff, you actually learn and retain info."

Erin F. Missouri 5/11/2022

_______________________________

Course - Preparing Preschoolers for Kindergarten

"This was probably one the best trainings I have ever done. I was very informational and kept me engaged the whole time."

Jennifer P. Oklahoma 5/6/2022

_______________________________

Course - Science and Sensory: Bonus Section, Cooking With Kids

"I love everything about Bright Mind training! Easy to understand keeps your attention and you can pause the training if needed"

Alysia F. Oklahoma 5/2/2022

_______________________________

Course - When Childhood Anxiety Leads to Challenging Behaviors

"I did learn good information and tools to use for children with anxiety and will be able to spot a child who may be suffering with this issue sooner."

Lola A. Michigan 3/8/2022

_______________________________

Course - Back To Basics: Teaching Colors, Shapes, Letters and Numbers

"This training is more concise and gives more creative ideas than some of the other trainings I have taken."

Bonnie G. Michigan 3/8/2022

_______________________________

Course - All About Sensory

"Great ideas that will be great tools to use in the classroom."

Bobbie N. Washington 3/2/2022

_______________________________

Course - Circle Time: The Importance of Planning – Extended Edition

"Bright minds has given me awesome ideas for the classroom that are practical and the kids love."

Sidney H. Kentucky 3/1/2022

_______________________________

Course - S.T.E.M. in Early Childhood

"The information was applicable, offered ideas for implementation, covered in a systematic, organized way."

Lisa E. Michigan 2/22/2022

_______________________________

Course - Busy Boxes for Independent, Quiet Activities

"Courses are specific and interesting and credit is applied directly to my Registry account"

Karen S. Michigan 2/21/2022

_______________________________

Course - Nutrition, Health and Hygiene

"It was very informative and interactive which helps me remember things better than just listening to videos"

Randi F. Oklahoma 2/15/2022

_______________________________

Course - All About Sensory

"I really like the way pages move and are narrated. I enjoy the voice of the narrator. I feel I can understand the material since it is explained simply."

Barb G. Missouri 2/6/2022

_______________________________

Course - Blocks, Math & Manipulatives: Building and Learning

"Website is easy to navigate through. Always concrete, practical ideas for the classroom. The photos and videos and helpful."

Laura O. Kentucky 2/2/2022

_______________________________

Course - Indoor Energy Busters (Aka Gross Motor Activities)

"I like the way the material is presented. It was helpful to have the pictures and videos to take a screen shot of rather than having to write all the ideas down myself. The videos were entertaining! The narration was pleasant. The material will be easy to transfer immediately to the classroom. Thank you for another great learning experience!"

Carol H. Michigan 12/28/2021

_______________________________

Course - All About Sensory

"Bright Minds Training did an incredible job not only teaching but providing ideas on how to implement what was taught. I also liked the parents input at the end. I also appreciated that these courses were more affordable than most."

Cynthia S.- Michigan 11/23/2021

_______________________________

Course - S.T.E.M. Part Three: Engineering

"The Bright Minds training was easier to navigate than most training websites, the videos used were appropriate and not too lengthy, and my attention was engaged throughout the whole session."