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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| Date | Time | Topic | Description | Cost | In-Service Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 1:00 -2:00pm CT | Afternoon STEAM Imagination Guides | Children are naturally curious about the world and are continuously exploring various ways to express themselves. This year’s STEAM Imagination Guides focus on art and creativity as tools to inspire exploration and wonder. Each guide pairs carefully selected books with activities designed to spark curiosity through STEAM play and are aligned with the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines. This program provides caregivers with books, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, spark an interest in STEAM, and enhance relationships. Register: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpdOGvpjspEtWTAAdwjGByb1AGggfJEV27#/registration | Complimentary | 1.0 |
| 3/11 | 6:30 -7:30pm CT | Evening STEAM Imagination Guides | Children are naturally curious about the world and are continuously exploring various ways to express themselves. This year’s STEAM Imagination Guides focus on art and creativity as tools to inspire exploration and wonder. Each guide pairs carefully selected books with activities designed to spark curiosity through STEAM play and are aligned with the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines. This program provides caregivers with books, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, spark an interest in STEAM, and enhance relationships. Register: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlf--orzMqEtL5nXuHlBFlYaU-1AnpT6xS#/registration | Complimentary | 1.0 |
| 03/20, 03/27, 04/3 | 1:00 - 2:00pm CT | March Lunch and Learn – Caring for Infants and Toddlers |
1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all 3 sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded. Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu | Complimentary | 1.0 |
| 3/24 | 9:30 - 11:30am CT | School-age Session Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) | School-Age Session In-person event location: Raising Nebraska - 501 East Fonner Park Road Suite 100 Grand Island, Ne 68801 (Inside the Nebraska Building) Training Description: Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) is a researched, evidence-based curriculum developed by teachers for teachers. This 10-week program combines academic achievement, gardening, fresh vegetable exposure, physical activity, and school & family engagement. Instructors: Lynn DeVries and Julie Boyle | $30 | 2.0 |
| 3/24 | 1:00 - 3:00pm CT | Early Childhood Session Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) | Early Childhood Session In-person event location: Raising Nebraska - 501 East Fonner Park Road Suite 100 Grand Island, Ne 68801 (Inside the Nebraska Building) Training Description: Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) is a 4-week multifaceted curriculum that combines plant and garden learning, food exposure, brain- and body-boosting physical activities, and novel parental engagement well built around plant part themes. Instructors: Lynn DeVries and Julie Boyle | $30 | 2.0 |
| 04/08, 04/15, 04/22, 04/29 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm CT | April Lunch and Learn Series – Family Child Care | Join us in April for a series of Lunch and Learns focused on caring for children within Family Child Care Settings! Will be recorded 1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded. Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu | Complimentary | 1.0 |
| 04/16, 04/23 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm CT | April Lunch and Learn – What does ‘School Readiness’ really look like? | 1-hour certificate awarded after each session, attendance at all sessions is NOT required. Classes will be recorded. Contact – katie.krause@unl.edu | Complimentary | 1.0 |
| April 15th, 2025 | 1:00-2:00pm CT | Afternoon STEAM Imagination Guides | Children are naturally curious about the world and are continuously exploring various ways to express themselves. This year’s STEAM Imagination Guides focus on art and creativity as tools to inspire exploration and wonder. Each guide pairs carefully selected books with activities designed to spark curiosity through STEAM play and are aligned with the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines. This program provides caregivers with books, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, spark an interest in STEAM, and enhance relationships. Register: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcu2rrzgvG9cR54rzTjqorrdq4C2R3XiX#/registration | Complimentary | 1.0 |
| April 15th, 2025 | 6:30-7:30pm CT | Evening STEAM Imagination Guides | Children are naturally curious about the world and are continuously exploring various ways to express themselves. This year’s STEAM Imagination Guides focus on art and creativity as tools to inspire exploration and wonder. Each guide pairs carefully selected books with activities designed to spark curiosity through STEAM play and are aligned with the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines. This program provides caregivers with books, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, spark an interest in STEAM, and enhance relationships. Register: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlc-CorTkoEta3S_HL39DB42yBhXpVh-ur#/registration | Complimentary | 1.0 |