Agrilife Extension Resources
We have a range of digital and print materials and resources related to child care training, including a number of online courses for child care professionals seeking to fulfill state-mandated training requirements.
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As a child care provider, it is important to understand the developmental stages that children go through during their early years — it’s the foundation for providing the highest quality of care. You will learn the stages that children go through and the milestones they exhibit from birth through school-age years.
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This course provides learners with an overview of strategic human resource management principles, demonstrates an understanding of federal and state regulations, and explores principles of risk management.
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This course will introduce learners to critical leadership concerns and how managers can build and support high-performing teams.
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This course will help learners challenge themselves to identify the leadership skills they currently possess and the skills that are deemed vital to future success.
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This course improves the learners’ abilities to promote and connect with stakeholders and utilize social media platforms and tools to improve marketing.
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This course provides an overview of performance management principles, particularly in developing and applying administrative monitoring practices.
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This course introduces the concept of strategic management and planning with an emphasis on organization adaptability.
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This course provides learners with an overview of the primary functions of management. Learners will be able to review basic management fundamentals and explore team-building strategies.
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This course will provide learners with an understanding of basic financial literacy. Learners will cover subjects like accounting, financial decision-making, and basic financial principles.
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Maintaining the health of young children – and setting them up with lifelong healthy habits – are critical elements of a quality early childhood program. This course will review some of the key practices early childhood educators can use to implement farm-to-table strategies in early care and education settings. It is aligned with the guidelines of the Texas Healthy Building Blocks recognition program.