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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Early childhood professional development; selected free certificate courses have Texas residence and employment conditions.
Official website ↗Brain Development, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Abusive Head Trauma: Shaken Baby SyndromeTexas A&M AgriLife Extension · Texas onlyIn this one hour course you learn how early experiences shape an infant's brain, how to reduce the risk of SIDS, and how to prevent abusive head trauma, so you can protect the infants and toddlers in your care.CertificateFree if eligible20 hrsChild Maltreatment: A Guide for Child Care ProfessionalsTexas A&M AgriLife Extension · Texas onlyThis two hour course, built with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, teaches you to prevent, recognize and report child abuse and neglect among the children in your care, whether you are a caregiver or administrator.CertificateFree if eligible20 hrsManaging Risk in Outdoor and Nature PlayTexas A&M AgriLife Extension · Texas onlyYou learn to treat outdoor and nature play as a balance of risks and benefits rather than a barrier. You define risk and hazard, practice three ways to manage risk, and write a risk benefit assessment plan for your outdoor space.CertificateFree if eligible2 hrsStress, Trauma, and Resilience in PreschoolersTexas A&M AgriLife Extension · Texas onlyYou learn to identify stress, trauma and resilience in preschoolers, how trauma affects the developing brain, and how to use trauma informed classroom management. You also learn to spot and reduce secondary traumatic stress in yourself.CertificateFree if eligible2 hrsSocial Emotional Development in PreschoolTexas A&M AgriLife Extension · Texas onlyYou review social emotional milestones for infants, toddlers, three year olds and prekindergarten children, and pick up practical strategies to help them reach those goals. You also learn to recognize early mental health concerns and support young children's wellbeing.CertificateFree if eligible2 hrs