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.

Prevent burnout by learning to recognize its causes, symptoms, and impact on your personal well-being and professional effectiveness. Designed for early childhood professionals, this self-paced course explores practical strategies for identifying burnout early, managing stress, supporting co-workers, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Through real-world examples and actionable techniques, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to protect their own well-being while continuing to provide high-quality care and education for children. Course length  – 2.0 hours.

The course answers the following questions:

• • What is burnout?

  • What are the symptoms of burnout?

  • What should I do if I think I have burnout?

  • What should I do if burnout is just beginning to be a problem?

  • How can I help my coworkers with burnout?

Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Define burnout and identify at least three common signs or symptoms with 80% accuracy on the course assessment.

• Select at least three practical strategies for preventing burnout and supporting personal well-being.

• Develop a personal plan that includes at least three strategies for managing burnout symptoms and renewing professional motivation.