NHSA’s Mind in the Making Certification bridges the gap between knowledge and practice. The program prepares early childhood education professionals to coach families and practitioners on strengthening children’s critical executive function skills that help them manage their thoughts, actions, and emotions. This program was developed in partnership with the Bezos Family Foundation to share the science of children’s learning with families and professionals.
Start Date: Fall and Spring cohorts offered
Course Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Instruction and Effective Practice, Parents and Families, Support Services
Course Meeting Times: This course is asynchronous with optional office hours twice a month with a course facilitator. The facilitator is also available via email to offer assistance.
Completion Timeline/Duration: One month
Head Start Alignment: This course supports programs in meeting the 1302.31(b) Effective teaching practices requirements of the Head Start Program Performance Standards, in which “teachers and other relevant staff provide responsive care, effective teaching…that promotes healthy development and children’s skill growth.”
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Includes
- Online, Self-paced Coursework
- 18 Hours of Course Material
- Video Content
- Live Office Hours with
- Facilitator
- Digital Badge
- Certificate of Completion
- 24/7 Access to Transcript
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