SD Child Development Associate Zoom Class Schedule
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2026-2027 Schedule
Live Zoom classes offer participants an opportunity to network and learn with other child care providers. Mentoring and individual assistance is offered throughout the course to support you in successfully meeting the requirements of the national child development associate credential.
Tuesday Night Schedule 6-8:30 p.m.
| Date | Class Topic |
|---|---|
| Sept. 1 | Safe Environments |
| Sept. 8 | Promoting Healthy Habits: Nutrition and Infectious Diseases |
| Sept. 15 | Creating Environments for Learning |
| Sept. 22 | Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Sept. 29 | Early Brain Development |
| Oct. 6 | Milestones of Infant and Toddler Development |
| Oct. 13 | Milestones of Preschool Development |
| Oct. 20 | Teachable Moments |
| Oct. 27 | Observing Young Children: Learning to Look, Looking to Learn |
| Nov. 3 | Organizing and Managing Your Child Observations |
| Nov. 10 | Understanding Temperament |
| Nov. 17 | How Children Learn: Multiple Intelligence Theory |
| Nov. 24 | Literacy Development |
| Dec. 1 | Creativity and the Whole Child |
| Dec. 8 | Activities to Encourage Physical Development |
| Dec. 15 | The Value of Play |
| Jan. 5 | Definition of Self |
| Jan. 12 | Roots of Socialization |
| Jan. 19 | Understanding Children’s Behavior |
| Jan. 26 | Providing Positive Guidance |
| Feb. 2 | Understanding Parent/Provider Perspectives |
| Feb. 9 | Ways to Communicate with Families |
| Feb. 16 | Family Involvement |
| Feb. 23 | Working with Challenging Issues |
| March 2 | What is DAP? |
| March 9 | Respectful Care: Developmental and Cultural Needs of Children and Families |
| March 16 | Scheduling, Routines and Transitions |
| March 23 | Regulations, Policies and Record Keeping |
| March 30 | Defining Professionalism: An Introduction to Ethics |
| April 6 | Applying Professional Ethics with Children and Families |
| April 13 | Getting Along in the Workplace: Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues |
| April 20 | Applying Professional Ethics: Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society |
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Child and Family Resource Network
Physical Address
1057 8th St.
Brookings,
SD
57007
Mailing Address
SPC 201, Box 2218
Brookings,
SD
57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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