NOTE: Please read carefully to determine whether it is a PLA-INC.-sponsored event or an event sponsored by a different organization that has contracted our presentation.
Seminars sponsored by other organizations have their own guidelines and require registration
Please check often to see if there are any additions, changes, or cancellations.
PLA-INC. Seminars: Advance registration is strongly recommended. Cancellations are decided several days prior to a seminar. In general, a minimum of six (6) persons is required to hold a seminar, including staff, parents, and guests. To avoid disappointment for yourself and others:
Don’t wait until the last minute to register.
JULY 1, 2015
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Note: Beginning
May 1, 2013, credits issued are valid for six (6) months from the
original seminar cancellation date. All other pending credits will
expire December 31, 2013 unless otherwise noted on your coupon.
We accept Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards.
Our
seminars are open to all who have an interest in furthering their
education concerning children from birth to 13 years old: licensed
child care professionals, center staff, parents, ECFE/ECSE staff,
K-6
teachers, grandparents, foster parents, youth leaders, Montessori
educators, preschool staff, faith-based nursery volunteers, medical and
legal professionals, unlicensed persons (FFNs), babysitters, etc.
You must be at least 13 years old to attend seminars and institutes.
If you prefer to register offline, download a Registration Form and choose the option that suits you.
~Location information and links to maps are below.~
All seminars and instructors are "approved" by MNCPD unless otherwise noted.
July 2016
NEW!!
Minnesota Knowledge and Competency Framework
The Minnesota Knowledge and Competency Framework is a collaboration of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Human Services (DHS), and Health (MDH), and other community partners. Fourteen child care professionals were also on the advisory committees. KCF is a revision and update of what we have come to know as the Core Competencies. There are three documents reflecting the types of care provided:
Working with Infants and Toddlers
Working with Pre-school Aged Children in Centers and School Programs
NEW!!
Core Competency, KCF, and CDA Content Alignment
Child Growth and Development classes will now be under MN Knowledge and Competency Framework Area 1
(KCF 1). Behavior Guidance classes which were previously CC I or CC IV have now become KCF 2c. Please contact your licensor if you have questions as to what classes are required.
PARTICIPANT GUIDES: You may have noticed that there are several newer courses that use Participant Guides. For the most part, when you attend one of these professional development events, you will be required to download your own copy of the guide. You may then print it and bring it to class or choose to bring your laptop or tablet/notebook for viewing. In most instances, your instructor (including Child Care Aware and other agencies) will not provide these handouts. He or she may offer working copies for use during the class. Visit the home page of MNCPD* and click on the Resources Library link in the blue bar on the bottom of the page. In the last section, you will find the Participant Guides for those courses that use them. Please be aware of this new policy: Whether you have immediate access to Internet or a printer, you will still have to secure your own guides.
*http://mncpd.org/Resources.aspx or http://mncpd.org/Resources/DHSTrainingGuides.aspx
Title | Day | Time | Location | Price | County | Notes |
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Bring paper and pen(cil) to each seminar. Working copies may be used during a session; upon request, additional resources will be emailed to you after a seminar. You may also be required to download materials prior to attending a seminar. Instructions will be provided as needed. Plan to
arrive in time to order a beverage or meal to eat during the seminar. Do NOT bring in food or beverage from the
outside. DO invite a friend! DO invite a parent! Pre-registration is strongly recommended. | ||||||
| Celebration! 15th Annual Child Care Professional Institute Saturday, February 25, 2017 Faith Lutheran Church Forest Lake We had a wonderful time on Saturday! Thank you all for coming! And if you weren't there, we missed you! | Feb 25, 2017 | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Faith Lutheran Church (Forest Lake) | Washington | ||
| NEW! Active Supervision: Out-of-Home Safety Issues This meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision education requirement. This curriculum will identify potential hazards or safety issues children are exposed to when participating in out-of-home activities, events, and transportation; assist participants in determining needed resources and adult assistance required for out-of-home activities depending upon the event, the ages and characteristics of the children enrolled, and recognized potential safety issues involved; and, using tools provided and practiced during the training, assist participants in creating a plan to address safety concerns when taking children out of the home for activities. KCF: VII.A; CDA: 1; PA: N/A Locate Participant Guide Here Register | Apr 17, 2017 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Perkins (Forest Lake) | $20 | Washington | 1 |
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NEW! The Burden of Obesity and its Impact on Young Children Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children in the past 30 years. The percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, with 1 out of 3 kids now considered overweight or obese. There are a number of factors that contribute the the rise in this significant health problem, including a more sedentary lifestyle. This course explores some of those factors and provides information on how child care programs can play a positive role in obesity prevention in young children. KCF: II.D; CDA: 2: PA: 4, 6, 8 Locate Participant Guide Here Register | May 1, 2017 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Perkins (Forest Lake) | $30 | Washington | 1 |
| What to Expect and When to Be Concerned This interactive seminar will provide an overview of the red flags for developmental delays in young children, how to share developmental concerns with families, and local referral resources. Attendees will receive useful information describing typical child development and red flags for atypical development and other resource information. (CICC) KCF: IV.A; CDA: 7; PA: 2, 10 Register | May 22, 2017 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Perkins (Forest Lake) | $20 | Washington | 1 |
| Contracted Presentations | ||||||
Effective July 1, 2016: For
all courses sponsored by think small, you must register at least two
days prior to the event. Registration occurs only online for most
events. To register online, you must have an account with
www.developtoolmn.org. NOTE: Some courses require that you download a participant guide and bring it to class or bring an electronic device upon which to view it. Details are included when you register. | ||||||
| ********* UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, VISIT WWW.DEVELOPTOOLMN.ORG TO REGISTER FOR ANY EVENT LISTED HERE. ********* | ***** | ***** | ***** | ***** | ||
| Super Saturday! Me, Too! Creating Environments for Everyone (PITC) Raising Empowered Children Making Music - Even if You're Not a Musician For questions, contact Child Care Aware MN - Northwest District http://www.lakesandprairies.net To register, visit www.developtoolmn.org. | Sat Mar 4 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Holiday Inn Express 2422 Ridgeway Avenue Northwest
(Bemidji) | Beltrami | 3 | |
| NEW!! Child Development: Executive Functions Through the Developmental Domains | Mon Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | YMCA (Forest Lake) | Washington | 3 | |
| Super Saturday! Me, Too! Creating Environments for Everyone (PITC) Raising Empowered Children Making Music - Even if You're Not a Musician For questions, contact Child Care Aware MN - Northwest District http://www.lakesandprairies.net To register, visit www.developtoolmn.org. | Sat Mar 11 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Courtyard by Marriott 1080 28th Avenue South (Moorhead) | Clay | 3 | |
| Show Me Yours and I'll Show You Mine | Thur Mar 16 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | think small (Mpls.) | Hennepin | 3 | |
| Building Block of Early Literacy Building Relationships - Road Blocks or Bridges (PITC) Register for the Minnesota Early Childhood Conference (MECC) here. | Fri Mar 17 | Conference: Friday and Saturday, March 17 & 18 | Concordia University (St. Paul) | Ramsey | 4 | |
| Topic to be determined. Register through sponsor Child Care Provider Network of Chisago County (CCPNC) Mona (651) 462.2744 | Thur, Mar 23 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Sunrise Elementary School (37775 Grand Ave. North Branch) | Chisago | 4 | |
| Active Supervision: Out-of-Home Safety Issues | Thur, Apr 20 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | think small (St. Paul) | Ramsey | 3 | |
| Show Me Yours and I'll Show You Mine | Mon, Apr 24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | think small (St. Paul) | Ramsey | 3 | |
| Mother Nature vs Guitar Hero Register through sponsor www.wcfcca.org | Tues May 17 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | St. Michael Middle School Cafeteria (Albertville) | Wright | 4 |
Seminars highlighted in RED have been rescheduled.
Seminars highlighted in GRAY have been filled.
Items highlighted in YELLOW have been changed since original posting
(ex. date, time, location).
July 1, 2015
Notes:
1: Available for online registration through PLA-INC.
(We accept Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards.)
2: Private events.
3: These seminars are presented by PLA-INC. and are sponsored by Child Care Aware MN (fka:
Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Agency (MN CCR&R). Registration for these events is to
be done through www.developtoolmn.org.
4. Events open to the public; register through event sponsor.
NOTE: CICC = Center for Inclusive Child Care
PITC = Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers
(fka as Infant Toddler Training Intensive - ITTI)
As of July 1, 2016, what we have known as the Core Competencies has been replaced by the Knowledge and Competency Framework. Competencies for individual courses have (or will be shortly) converted to the new Knowledge and Competency Framework. Over the next few weeks, we will make those revisions on this site as well. Thank you for your patience as we make these updates. If you need the information immediately, visit www.developtoolmn.org. Click here for the Core Competency, Knowledge and Competency Framework and CDA alignment.
Parent Aware Indicators
1. Child Development
2. Authentic Observation
3. Early Childhood Indicators of Progress
4. Curriculum Implementation
5. Nutrition
6. Obesity Prevention
7. Development disabilities, special health care needs, and behavioral challenges
8. Supporting Development (Social-Emotional, Language/Literacy, Mathematical Thinking, Physical Development)
9. Working with Families from Different Cultures
10. Assessment
Addresses:
2438 18th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
1201 89th Avenue NE
Blaine, MN 55434
550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
3100 White Bear Ave. N.
Maplewood, MN 55109
14775 Victor Hugo Blvd. N.
Hugo, MN 55038
26855 Forest Blvd
Wyoming, MN 55092
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Brunswick
2088 Highway 70
Mora, MN 55051
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55369
236 2nd Ave. SW
Cambridge, MN 55008
140 Garfield St. N.
Cambridge, MN 55008
1155 W. Broadway Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
38624
14th Ave.
North Branch, MN 55056
Room for Growing Child Development Center
268 12th Street SW
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Rosemount Community Center/National Guard Armory
13885 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
think small (east)
10 Yorkton Court
St. Paul, MN 55117
651.641.0305
Hennepin Square Building
2021 East Hennepin Ave. Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55413
651.287.8580
19845 Forest Rd. N.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Seminar Registration and Cancellation Policy
Registration is recommended for planning purposes. A minimum number of participants is required to hold the seminar and we would like to ensure that sufficient materials can be prepared for you. In addition, without advance registration, you will not be personally notified of changes or cancellations. Locate your seminar in the table above for any changes or cancellations. Click here for the registration form. All online registrations must use a credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards.
If you prefer to use a check, follow these instructions:
Payment Options
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8244 177th Lane
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Please include your name and seminar title and date with your payment.
or
Click the registration links under each seminar.
Complete the form and follow the online payment instructions.
Remember: By registering, you indicate your commitment to attend a seminar. Though your
name may be on the seminar list, your registration is not complete
until payment is received.
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