The New Teacher’s Survival Guide: Your First Years in Early Childhood Education

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 registry using the registry ID that you provide.

This course is for you if you are beginning one of the most rewarding, challenging, and important careers there is. With the right tools and mindset, you can build a strong foundation for a long and successful career in early childhood education. Course length – 2.0 hours.

The course will help answer the following questions:

• How can I make the environment work best for the children?

• What is the best way to make a schedule and set up a routine?

• How can I build a community with families and co-workers?

• What is the best way to build curriculum?

• How do I avoid burnout?

Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Set up an effective and engaging early childhood classroom environment.

• Understand and plan a developmentally appropriate daily schedule and routine.

• Implement positive guidance strategies to manage classroom behavior effectively.

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

• Create simple, effective lesson plans based on children’s interests.

• Practice self-care strategies to prevent burnout and maintain passion for your work.