Register for Upcoming Classes

2024 Professional Development Dates

Nebraska Extension’s Early Childhood Team is pleased to be able to offer a variety of on-line classes to meet the needs of the Early Childhood Workforce.  No Cost early childhood training is available thanks to sponsorships.

Questions About Online Early Childhood Training

If you have any questions, issues with registering, or certificate issue please contact earlychildhood@unl.edu

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DateTimeTopicDescriptionCostIn-Service Hours
May 7th

12:30PM

or 

6:30PM CT

CHIME

CHIME is an eight-week, interactive training using best practices for providing responsive care. Participants will practice mindfulness in the early childhood setting along with ways to be more responsive and less reactive at work and home. Mindfulness as it applies to the early childhood setting and social-emotional developemt is presented along with ways to be more responsive and less reacitve towards children and work challenges. 

Register: https://go.unl.edu/chime24may

$135 16

July 11th

6:00pm CT

CHIME

CHIME is an eight-week, interactive training using best practices for providing responsive care. Participants will practice mindfulness in the early childhood setting along with ways to be more responsive and less reactive at work and home. Mindfulness as it applies to the early childhood setting and social-emotional developemt is presented along with ways to be more responsive and less reacitve towards children and work challenges. 

Register: https://go.unl.edu/chime24

$135 16

Sep 10th

6PM CT

CHIME

CHIME is an eight-week, interactive training using best practices for providing responsive care. Participants will practice mindfulness in the early childhood setting along with ways to be more responsive and less reactive at work and home. Mindfulness as it applies to the early childhood setting and social-emotional developemt is presented along with ways to be more responsive and less reacitve towards children and work challenges.

Register: https://go.unl.edu/chime24

$135 16
April 29th

1:00PM-2:00PM and 630PM-7:30PM CT

STEM Imagination Guides

Children are naturally curious about nature and science. This year’s STEM Imagination Guides focus on adventures. Each book is paired with activities that provide opportunities for STEM exploration and play to inspire curiosity and wonder. This program provides caregivers with books, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, spark an interest in STEM, and enhance relationships.

Register:

1:00pm: https://go.unl.edu/aprilstemafternoon

6:30pm https://go.unl.edu/aprilstemevening

No cost sponsored 1.0

May 2nd, 9th, & 16th

1:00 - 2:00 PM CT

May Lunch and Learn Series

The May Lunch and Learn classes will focus on Observation!  The classes are designed to build off each other, but you can take them individually as well. We will use the same registration link for all and you will receive a confirmation email the day before. 

  • May 2 - Why Observation Matters
  • May 9 - How to Observe with Intention
  • May 16 - What to do with Observation

Register:  https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5z1fAIF8d4ul2L4

Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu

No cost 1.0
May 14th 1:00PM and 7PM CT

Challenging Behaviors

Function of Behavior

This session will reframe the way we think about challenging behaviors and focus on deciphering what the challenging behavior is telling us about the child. A functionalist perspective of behavior is examined and strategies to identify the function of the behavior will be covered.

Register:

1:00pm: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHKUCOYuqpR8ZNk

7:00pm: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0D834cJx3r2llMa

No cost sponsored 1.5
June 11th 1:00PM and 7PM CT

Challenging Behaviors

Partnering with Families

This session will dive into the importance of partnering with families as it relates to challenging behaviors. Strategies to support the development of a trusting relationship with families will be discussed.

Register:

1:00pm: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BZLu0ec3enc8tw

7:00pm: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tzewLZosDzuwqG

No cost sponsored 1.5
July 16th 1:00PM and 7PM CT

Challenging Behaviors

Behavior Support Plans

The sixth session in this series will dive into the logistics of creating a behavior support plan in response to a child's challenging behaviors. This class will provide a step by step guide to creating and implementing a behavior support plan in early childhood settings.

Register

1:00pm: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25lZ3RWM5XNmCai

7:00pm: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2os1n8elAFn8zSC

No cost sponsored 1.5
August 6th  1:00PM and 7PM CT

Challenging Behaviors

Disabilities & Delays

This class will focus on strategies for early childhood providers who suspect a child in their care may have a disability or delay. Outside resources will be identified and strategies will be discussed on navigating the identification process.

Register:

1:00pm: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mDB7S149MAy6s6

7:00pm: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OmsZf3Afa5lsYS

No cost sponsored 1.5