Training

Early Care Orientation OnLine (ECOOL)

• 30
• Online Only

This online course fulfills the mandatory 6-hour orientation requirement for early care and education professionals in Kentucky. Download the promotional flyer here.

6 hours - Early Care and Education

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Learnscaping: Creating Appropriate Environments in Early Care and Education

• Free
• Online Only

These one hour training courses are intended to help professionals engage children in meaningful play experiences. Courses offer evidence-based information and short vignettes to demonstrate intentional teaching strategies when engaging young children in play.

Learnscaping: Creating Appropriate Environments for Infants and Toddlers

Learnscaping: Creating Appropriate Environments for Preschoolers

Learnscaping: Creating Appropriate Environments for School-Aged Children

1 hour each - Early Care and Education

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Beyond Fundamentals

• 70
• Online Option

This training series offers early childhood trainers an opportunity for a more in-Depth exploration of topics covered in Fundamentals of Effective Training.

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Putting FET to Work

Laugh to Learn

How to Train Other Adults - Hours vary

Introduction to Kentucky All STARS Standards

• Free
• Online Only

This brief introduction to the Kentucky All STARS standards is a required training in order to be eligible to receive quality incentives in the Kentucky All STARS quality rating and improvement system.

Informational - No hours assigned

NEW SERIES: Healthy Lifestyles in Early Care and Education

• 5
• Online Only

This series of online courses promotes healthy lifestyles in Early Care and Education. Developed through a partnership with the Kentucky Department of Public Health and supported by the Learning Collaboratives in Early Care and Education. Current course listings below, click on the title for more information:

5-2-1-0 Toolkit: Resources to Support Healthy Behaviors for Families

Nurturing Healthy Eaters in Early Care and Education

Getting Kids Moving: Physical Activity in Early Care and Education

Engaging Families Using the Kentucky Strengthening Families Protective Factors: Focus on Healthy Behaviors

Creating a Supportive Environment for Breastfeeding in Child Care

2 hours each - Early Care and Education

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Help! How do I... Care for young children with disabilities?

• 5
• Online Only


This series of online courses explores ways to provide safe and inclusive environments for all children. Topics include exciting and accessible spaces, children with Down syndrome, visual impairment and self-regulation. Click here for more information.

Levels 2 - 3 - Child Growth & Development

Hours Vary - Early Care and Education

Low Tech Solutions for Using Video and Talking Photos to Build Staff Competency

• 15
• Online Only


In this online training, administrators will learn how to create video clips and talking pictures that can be used to: 1) demonstrate best practices; 2) strengthen effectiveness of classroom observation and staff coaching; and 3) expand opportunities to document children's learning and share with families. Click here for more information.

Level 3 - Professional Development & Professionalism

3 Hours - Early Care and Education

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The Administration of the Carolina Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs

• 40
• Online Only

This course introduces early intervention providers to the administration of the CCITSN. Click here for more information.

Level 3 - Child Assessment

4 hours - Early Care and Education

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The Administration of the Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP®) Birth - 3

• 40
• Online Only


This course introduces early intervention providers to the administration and scoring of the HELP®, a curriculum based assessment published by VORT Corporation. Click here for more information.

Level 3 - Child Assessment

5 hours - Early Care and Education

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Fundamentals of Effective Training (FET)

• 85
• Hybrid (online and face-to-face)

This 17-hour hybrid course is designed to assist trainers in demonstrating competence in the implementation of principles, tips & techniques for training the adult learner. This course includes: three online modules, one day of face-to-face training and a webinar. Please check the dates of these events when registering.

Note: FET slots tend to fill quickly. If an event is sold out, email registration@lsv.uky.edu to be placed on the wait list and alerted when registration opens up for the next session.

This is a requirement for the Kentucky Early Care and Education Trainers Credential, Levels 2-5.

17 hours - Adult Learning/ How to Train Other Adults

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