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Learn how infants, toddlers, and preschoolers develop their emotional functioning, sense of identity, and feelings of belonging. This course teaches easy-to-implement strategies that early childhood educators can use every day to support this development, including activities from Harmony SEL’s research-based curriculum.
When it comes to mental health in young children, every interaction matters! Learn more about brain development in the first five years, and how you can positively impact that development in every interaction, every day.
Learn how infants, toddlers, and preschoolers develop relationship-building skills with adults and peers. This course teaches easy-to-implement strategies that early childhood educators can use every day to support this development, including activities from Harmony SEL’s research-based curriculum.
Geared towards education managers, coaches, and teachers in leadership positions, this credential is designed to assist learners in preparing their teaching staff for success in everything from classroom management to Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and the Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) compliance, and more! This credential compiles a series of Academy courses that strengthen important education leadership skills.
Renew your certifications that you have received through The Academy for an additional five years by demonstrating your ongoing commitment to your development.
The Executive Leadership Network is an opportunity extended to those leaders who successfully complete the Executive Leadership Credential. The network will work together regularly throughout the year to tackle trends in Head Start and Early Head Start.
Mental health is essential to laying the groundwork for all future development in young children. Learn more about social-emotional development and how your relationships with young children can positively impact their current and future mental health and well-being!
From intention to action, this course empowers learners with the leadership skills needed to ensure that whole community leadership is an intentional focus and practice in their program.
The Head Start Manager Credential is designed for general management and will provide learners with information on a number of topics—ranging from becoming an advocate in the Head Start community to innovating within the program. This course will help leaders expand Head Start’s reach beyond the program and directly impact their communities!
Join us for a year-long journey to develop executive-level leadership skills, collaborate to solve current challenges, and identify innovative approaches to leading Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Classroom Management Credential Track
Improve classroom management by building a positive classroom culture of safety and trust for children and teachers.
This program will equip you with three innovative approaches to managing challenging behaviors in the classroom. Hone your classroom management skills with us!