Featured Courses
Getting Started
This basic level training is the most frequently presented of all GRCMA ECD training. This course introduces the novice caregiver to the foundational information they will need to provide safe and nurturing interaction and developmentally appropriate activities that will benefit the children in their care. This training is offered twice a quarter.
Getting in Step with Your Preschoolers
This series of sessions, for intermediate level, experienced preschool caregivers focuses on child development and appropriate environments and activities for this age group. Successful completion of the course provides preschool caregivers with the annual required training hours prescribed by Minimum Standards. This course will be offered in September 2012.
Succeeding with School-Agers
This series is of 3(4hour) sessions is offered to caregivers of school-age children with the information and skills needed to provide quality after school care for 5-12 year old children. Successful completion of the course provides preschool caregivers with the annual required training hours prescribed by Minimum Standards. This course will be offered again in February of 2012.
All About Infants and Toddlers
This series of sessions, for intermediate level, experienced infant-toddler caregivers focuses on infant–toddler development and appropriate environments and activities for this age group. Successful completion of the course provides infant-toddler caregivers with the annual required training hours prescribed by Minimum Standards. This course will be offered again in August 2012.
Administration Basics
This 24-hour course for new or prospective administrators provides individuals with the 20 hours of Administration training and the 4 hours of Quality Child Care and Licensing training needed as part of the requirement to work as a child care center director in Alabama. The topics covered include developing a budget, US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Laws, health and safety guidelines, and much more.
Alabama Early Learning Guidelines
The course consists of nine 2-hour sessions that are designed as a guide to understand child development and implement best practices. Participants are required to attend an orientation prior to participating in the individual sessions and will be awarded training credit for each of the sessions that are attended. Upon completion of all nine training sessions, caregivers will receive a training credential issued by the State of Alabama.
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