I love to reflect back on 1989 when I entered the early childhood field. I was living in what was called ‘base housing’, which is a term used on military installations where housing is provided to servicemembers and their families. One day I was babysitting my neighbors’ children and received a knock on my door. …
As a professor and academic advisor, I often meet with early childhood teachers to learn about their background and professional goals and tailor their learning plans accordingly. What I have learned throughout my career as an educator is that choosing your education path wisely can make all the difference. But that path looks different for…
This month, we would like to recognize five lesser-known children’s books by Black authors to celebrate black authorship in our field. Black authorship is important because it ensures that the voices, experiences, and stories of various black communities and cultures are recognized and that these experiences are depicted authentically. These texts help non-Black children explore…
Atlas Training is a CDA Training program in Child Development. It offers Competency-Based Education (CBE) to participants on an interactive learning platform and is an alternative to the traditional online model of watching videos and taking a multiple choice quiz to demonstrate knowledge. Participants enrolling in Atlas Training work through one module at a time…
As a professor and academic advisor, I often meet with early childhood teachers to learn about their background and professional goals and tailor their learning plans accordingly. What I have learned throughout my career as an educator is that choosing your education path wisely can make all the difference. But that path looks different for…
Being an early childhood educator is a rewarding career but can be extremely challenging. This year has brought a variety of new challenges because of COVID-19. Educators have had to restructure many aspects of their day to day interactions with their students. Since Atlas Training offers several learning choices on CDA Credential training, we have…
2020 has been a challenge for all of us. Parents, teachers, and students have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With a vaccine finally on the way, many see this as a light at the end of the tunnel. That’s why we must focus on the importance of early childhood education in 2021. Early…
Special needs learners are a special population of learners in our programs. Thanks to the self-advocacy of those with disabilities, as well as the advocacy of their parents, friends, and educators, our country has slowly evolved to be more responsive to the diverse physical, social, and cognitive needs of young children with disabilities. Due in…
This has undoubtedly been a year full of unique challenges for everyone… the children we serve, their families, our employers, and ourselves. Teacher experiences in the time of COVID have varied tremendously – some teachers have remained in-school teaching throughout the duration of the pandemic; some have made the difficult transition to remote teaching; and…
Obtaining a Childhood Development Associate Credential is contingent on passing an exam based on eight subject areas. You must also complete 120 hours of formal childcare training and at least ten hours of training in each subject area. Atlas Training is a program in child development that is based on the national CDA Credential. To…
COVID-19 has led to significant changes in all aspects of business and education. Though many elementary, middle, and high schools have switched to a hybrid model of learning, many early learning centers have remained open. Parents who cannot work remotely still need a place to bring their child for daily care. Because of this, you…
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