While North Dakota does not pre-approve any out-of-state training providers, if an individual who is a current member of the Growing Futures Registry completes out-of-state training that was not pre-approved by the Growing Futures Registry, that individual can submit an Individual Request for Training Approval to have the course added to their personal training record. They review these requests on a case by case basis and add the courses that meet their approval criteria.
Here's what our customers are saying about us.
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All About Sensory
"Great ideas that will be great tools to use in the classroom."
Bobbie N. Washington 3/2/2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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."
Krystine F.- Kentucky 11/22/2021
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COVID in Early Childhood Education
"The staff is amazing and SO helpful with questions or problems."
Brecken G.- Michigan 8/18/2021
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Dramatic Play: More Than a Home Center
"Love this website! I love the instructors. I love the tech support and the ability to have answers as soon as I did to a problem that ended up being on my end. It is the perfect way to get trainings in for this mother of 3 who doesn’t have a lot of time! Thank you! Blessings."
Amanda W.- Michigan 8/7/2021
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Challenging Behaviors: What needs to Change and How?
"Clear, concise & easy to follow! Challenging enough, not too overwhelming."
Kara H. - B.C. Canada 7/19/2021
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When Childhood Anxiety Leads to Challenging Behaviors
"The trainings are very informative, organized, and leave you feeling with a sense that you really learned what you needed to learn."
Ashley B. - Michigan 7/14/2021
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Busy Boxes for Independent Quiet Activities
"I loved that my course could pause when I needed to walk away and I could pick it back up right where I left off. The information in this course was perfect and exactly what I was looking for."
Jessica H. - Washington 6/12/2021
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Busy Boxes for Independent Quiet Activities
"Trainings are high quality and practical. They offer concrete solutions and ideas I can put into practice immediately."
Chloe B. - Michigan 4/29/2021
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Teaching Infants and Toddlers
"I learned a lot of great things in a short amount of time and the course kept me very interested."
Raven B. - Kentucky 4/29/2021
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When Childhood Anxiety Leads To Challenging Behaviors
"The information was detailed, but not overwhelming. There was a lot of practical advise that can be implemented in the classroom easily. The “why” for how to address anxiety was always explained. There were good visuals and resources."
Teresa L. - Michigan 4/13/2021
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Art for All Ages
"Bright Minds Training courses have been extremely relevant to my needs with regard to the classroom. They are easy to follow and listen to. I love that they present lot of take-home activities to use."
Susan T. - Kentucky 2/13/2021
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Challenging Behaviors
"The training gives very practical skills and ideas. For every lesson, there is multiple forms of examples and even areas where you can brainstorm. Asking questions and giving you the opportunity to brainstorm helps you to think about it in depth."
Nataly S. - Missouri 2/3/2021
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School Age Children: The Age Range Challenge
"This course was full of great ideas for school age kids including games and experiments. I also appreciate the reminder that these kids all have different things going on in their lives and we can help them feel valued."
Christine K. - Michigan 12/29/2020
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When Childhood Anxiety Leads to Challenging Behaviors
"I appreciate the realistic ideas and suggestions. I learned more than I thought I would in an online class! Price is very reasonable too!"
Debra P. - Washington 12/24/2020
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Early Childhood Management
"The access to information was so convenient. Plus the information was so relevant to what I teach today."
Lakeshia M. - New York 12/21/2020
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Course - Little People ~ Big Emotions: Identifying and Dealing with Emotions
"I enjoyed the format of the material presented. It was easy to understand and follow. The teacher made the course fun and engaging. I enjoyed the videos and extra links available for further research. Thank you for making my first experience with Bright Minds Training great."
Debbie H. - Oklahoma 12/16/2020
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Course - Back to Basics: Teaching Colors, Shapes, Letters and Numbers
"I love that the training actually applies to what I do today! There’s so many new activities that I have to try with my kids! So excited to use these."
Emily S. - Missouri 12/16/2020
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Course - Early Childhood Management
"It was easy to navigate and extremely relevant to my position. I have actually already recommended this course to another provider mid-way through."
Christina D. - Michigan 12/14/2020
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Course - All About Sensory
"Reasonable prices. Practical simple information. Incredibly easy to access."
Danielle O. - Nebraska 12/11/2020
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Course - School Age Science and Art
"I like it that they give examples of activities you can do with the children."
Taneesha P. - Oklahoma 11/23/2020
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Course - Back To Basics: Teaching Colors, Shapes, Letters and Numbers
"I like how in depth every section was. Everything was so simple to understand and the links and books are very much appreciated."
Bridget A. - New Jersey 11/8/2020
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Course - All About Sensory
"I loved the way that all the information was presented. I enjoyed the videos as well as the option to listen to the audio or just read the slides. I also LOVED all the examples and detailed ideas of ways to add sensory activities to my classroom."
Alison D. - Michigan 11/6/2020
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Course - Back To Basics: Teaching Colors, Shapes, Letters and Numbers
"I really loved the course it was engaging and offered links to resources with information that pertains to my classroom"
Melanie D. - Wisconsin 11/1/2020
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Course - The Best Me I Can Be!
"I enjoyed learning how other professionals handle delicate situations, such as; emotional outbursts and my body belongs to me. Teachers must always be willing to be students. We must consistently learn new methods, strategies and techniques."
Magdalene A. - Oklahoma 10/29/2020
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Course - What about me? A Guide to Avoiding or Overcoming Burnout
"The presenter is very knowledgeable and does her research. I feel comfortable and at ease when listening to her voice."
Nina H. - Kentucky 10/29/2020
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Course - Dramatic Play
"Everything was very well thought out and well explained in a way that all of my questions were answered before I could even ask them."
Renee C. - Michigan 10/14/2020
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Course - Back To Basics
"It was easy to follow and kept my attention. It also helped me to think outside of the box when it comes to creating activities to reinforce what I am teaching. It also showed me that I don’t have to spend a lot of money to create activities for my students to help reinforce letters, numbers, shapes and colors"
Jillian. - Kentucky 10/5/2020
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Course - Back To Basics
"I really loved the great ideas presented to get more sensory activities in my classroom! Even though my class consists of two-year-old’s, a lot of helpful activities were given to help with senses! I feel a lot more informed about fetal development of senses as well! Excellent training!"
Lori M. - Michigan 9/12/2020
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Course - Back To Basics
"Bright Minds Training provided a number of fun, easy examples on introducing new ways of learning for toddlers. They included videos of real-time sensory/STEAM activities and book suggestions to aid educational growth!"
Taylor D. - Missouri 8/29/2020
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Course - All About Sensory
"I can’t think of anything I would change, this is the best training I have been through and I have done childcare for 30 years."
Fred W. - Kentucky 8/22/2020
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Course - Little People Big Emotions
"I love how in depth the class was, it was simple, it was clear to understand, the trainer was very knowledgeable, I will definitely return."
Margie K. - Kentucky 7/29/2020
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Course - Little People Big Emotions
"As someone new to early childcare and after school programs examples of situations and what to say in response to them is incredibly helpful. There were plenty of useful responses and resources in this course that I found wanting in other courses I’ve taken. I can’t wait to use some of the Procter like the tree of kindness!"
Ariana L. - Michigan 6/1/2020
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Course - Back To Basics
"I found bright minds to be easy to use, affordable, and had many helpful tips as well as resources that I can use."
Kayla M. - Missouri 5/21/2020
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Course - Busy Boxes
"This was a fun mix of showing and telling. The videos and resources help solidify the teaching."
Elizabeth B. - Renton, WA 3/31/2020
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Course - Early Childhood Management
"The whole time I was going through the training I felt like the course was pushing me to think outside of the box and add more and more ideas to make our program better."