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California Early Childhood Online (CECO) is an online learning portal funded by the California Department of Social Services. It has 56 courses in English; 49 are also in Spanish and 14 in Chinese. Each course below lists its lessons, so you can see what it covers before you sign in.
You need a CECO account to take a course: open any course and choose “New User?”. Course names, hours, languages and lessons are CECO's own, from CECO's course catalog. Printable list: CECO module list (PDF).
Lessons: Introduction · Approaches to Learning · Social and Emotional Development · Language and Literacy Development · Foundational Language Development · English Language Development · Mathematics · Science · Physical Development · Health · History-Social Science · Visual and Performing Arts
Lessons: Introduction to the California Infant–Toddler Learning and Development Foundations · CA Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Foundations: Social and Emotional Development · California Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Foundations: Approaches to Learning · California Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Foundations: Language Development · California Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Foundations: Cognitive Development · California Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Foundations: Perceptual and Motor Development
Lessons: Module Series Overview · Understanding the Harm that Young Boys of Color Experience in Early Childhood Programs · Addressing Implicit Bias in Early Childhood Environments · Creating Equitable Environments Where Young Boys of Color Can Thrive · Intentionally Communicating Love, Respect, and Genuine Care to Young Boys of Color · Building Respectful, Responsive and Reciprocal Relationships With Families of Color · Caring for Yourself and Others to Ensure Sustainable Change · Facilitator Module: Young Boys of Color
Lessons: Module 1: Introduction · Module 2: Overview of the Guiding Principles for Developing Cultural Competence · Module 3: Understanding the Dimensions of Family Culture · Module 4: Planning with the Dimensions of Family Culture · Module 5: Best Practices in Planning Curriculum for Young ChildrenModule 5: Best Practices in Planning Curriculum for Young Children (intended for Teachers & Administrators)
Lessons: Module 1: Inclusion Works! Through Collaboration with Families and Service Providers · Module 2: Inclusion Works through Modifications and Adaptations
Lessons: Module 1: Integrated Nature of Learning with integrated Overarching Principles of Learning · Module 2: Integrated Nature of Learning Focus on Co-construction and Dynamic Planning · Module 3: Integrated Nature of Learning: Focus on Observation and Assessment · Module 4: How to use the Integrated Nature of Learning Online Modules and other available resources to support your Teachers (intended for Administrators and Coaches)
Lessons: Module 1: The Role of Play in Learning · Module 2: Play and Risk · Module 3: How Administrators Can Support Play
Lessons: Module 1: Overview of Homelessness · Module 2: The Diversity of Families Experiencing Homelessness · Module 3: Supporting Classroom Practices for Children Experiencing Homelessness
Lessons: Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings (Family Child Care) · Module 1: An Introduction to Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings · Module 2: Roles & Relationships and the Home as a Caring and learning Environment · Module 3: An Introduction to Developing a Home-Based Curriculum · Module 4: Social Emotional Development · Module 5: Language and Literacy Development · Module 6: Mathematics Learning and Cognitive Development · Module 7: Creativity and Self-Expression and Physical and Motor Development · Module 8: Family Child Care as a Profession
Lessons: Module 1: Introduction to the California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines · Module 2: Leadership and Administration in Partnership with Families · Module 3: Infants and Their Care Teachers
Lessons: Module 1: Overview · Module 2: Current Issues in Early Childhood Education and the Preschool Child · Module 3: The Role of the Administrator · Module 4: Use of the Curriculum Frameworks · Module 5: Support for Young Dual Language Learners · Module 6: Technology and Interactive Media · Module 7: Guidelines for Operating Preschool Programs
Lessons: Infant/Toddler Module 1: Introduction to the DRDP (2015) · Infant/Toddler Module 2: Using Observation to Assess with the DRDP (2015) · Infant/Toddler Module 3: How to Rate · Infant/Toddler Module 4: Connecting the Foundations · Infant/Toddler Module 5: Using DRDP Data to Plan
Lessons: Preschool Module 1: Introduction to the DRDP (2015) · Preschool Module 2: Using Observation to Assess with the DRDP (2015) · Preschool Module 3: How to Rate · Preschool Module 4: Connecting the Foundations · Preschool Module 5: Using DRDP Data to Plan
Lessons: DRDP-K Module 1: Overview and Orientation to the DRDP-K · DRDP-K Module 2: Observation and Documentation · DRDP-K Module 3: Completing the DRDP-K (2015)
Lessons: Module 1: All About DRDP · Module 2: Observation and Rating (COMING SOON) · Module 3: Reports and Planning (COMING SOON)
Lessons: Emergency Preparedness in Family Child Care · Managing and Responding to Food Allergies · Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma · Safe Practices for Handling Toxic Substances · Safe Sleep for Infants · Safe Spaces in Family Child Care · Stop the Spread of Infectious Disease · Transporting Children
Lessons: Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Centers · Managing and Responding to Food Allergies · Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma · Safe Practices for Handling Toxic Substances · Safe Sleep for Infants · Safe Spaces in Child Care Centers · Stop the Spread of Infectious Disease · Transporting Children
Lessons: Safe Spaces in Child Care Module · Transporting Children in Child Care Module · Handling Hazardous Materials Module · Infectious Diseases in Child Care Module · Safe Sleep Practices and Sleep Related Infant Deaths Module · Managing and Responding to Food Allergies Module · Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma Module · Emergency Preparedness in Child Care Module
Lessons: Introduction to Leadership in Early Learning and Care · Financial Practices for Family Child Care Professionals · Marketing and Advertising · Family Child Care Program Development and Administration · Balancing Home and Work · Hiring and Managing Employee · Cultivating Family and Community Partnerships and Engagement · Family Child Care Leadership and Advocacy
Lessons: Introduction to Leadership in Early Learning and Care · Program Development and Administration · Budgeting for Quality Center-Based Child Care · Marketing and Advertising in Center-Based Early Learning and Care Programs · Personnel Management · Personnel Development · Leadership and Advocacy · Cultivating Family and Community Partnerships and Engagement · Caring for Yourself and Others
Lessons: Trauma-Informed Practice · The Prevalence of Trauma and the Traumatic Impact of Racism · Promoting Resilience and Healing · Responsive Practices · Sustainable Wellness Practices
Lessons: Module 1: An Introduction to Early Childhood Trauma · Module 2: Trauma Informed Strategies for Children: Building Resiliency · Module 3: Enhancing Caregiver Resiliency– Self-Care
Lessons: Trauma Informed Practice: Relationships at the Center of Promoting Children's Well-Being and Healing · Facilitating Trauma Informed Practice: Relationships at the Center of Promoting Children's Well-Being and Healing
Lessons: Module 0: Introduction · Module 1: Why Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Practices Matter (1 hr.) · Module 2: Building Culturally Responsive Trauma-Informed Relationships (2 hr.) · Module 3: Responding in the Moment: When Adults Experience Stress Responses (45 min.)
Lessons: Module 1: Setting the Stage for Our Young Dual Language Learners · Module 2: Supporting Dual Language Learners and Early Learning Math Development—Teacher Focus · Module 3: Supporting Dual Language Learners and Early Learning Social-Emotional Development—Teacher Focus · Module 4: Supporting Dual Language Learners and Early Learning Social-Emotional and Math Development—Admin Focus · Module 5: CPIN Training Module · Virtual Learning Classroom
Lessons: Identifying and Understanding Children Who Are Multilingual Learners · Understanding Multilingual Development · Learning About and Engaging Families of Multilingual Learners · Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Development in Early Learning and Care Settings
Lessons: Module 1 Unit 1: The What, Why, and How of Family Engagement · Module 1 Unit 2: Practice: Building Relationships with Families · Module 1 Unit 3: The How of Family Engagement · Module 2 Unit 1: Use a Strengths-based Approach · Module 2 Unit 2: Listen Actively · Module 2 Unit 3: Take Informed Action · Module 2 Unit 4: Practice: Building Relationships with Families · Module 2 Unit 5: Practice: Starting with Strengths · Module 3 Unit 1: Respect the Family’s Role in the Child’s Development · Module 3 Unit 2: Practice: Respect the Family's Role · Module 3 Unit 3: Practice: Engaging Families · Module 4 Unit 1: Show Cultural Respect · Module 4 Unit 2: Practice: Show Cultural Respect · Module 4 Unit 3: Practice: Respect the Family's Role · Module 5 Unit 1: Take a Shared Approach to Family Engagement · Module 5 Unit 2: Strategies for Building Relationships with Providers · Module 5 Unit 3: Listen Actively · Module 5 Unit 4: Practice: Take a Shared Approach · Module 5 Unit 5: Practice: Starting with Strengths
Lessons: Career Pathways in Early Care and Education · How to be a Successful College Student in Early Care and Education · Understanding the Early Childhood Teaching Performance Expectations (ECE-TPEs) · Understanding the Early Childhood Education Formative Performance Assessment (ECE-FPA)
Lessons: Module 1: An Introduction to Best Business Practices in Family Child Care · Module 2: Family Child Care Business Plan (Part 1–Program Planning) · Module 3: Family Child Care Business Plan (Part 2–Liability) · Module 4: Family Child Care Business Plan (Part 3–Finances and Record Keeping) · Module 5: Sustainability in Family Child Care
Lessons: Creating Brave and Safe Spaces · Understanding the Need for Change · Language, Culture and Identity · Building Your Equity Toolkit
Lessons: Module 0: Series Introduction · Module 1: Understanding Systems of Oppression (1 hr. 30 min.) · Module 2: Celebrating Cultural Wealth (45 min.) · Module 3: Fostering a Sense of Belonging (1 hr. 15 min.) · Module 4: Building Collective Power (45 min.)
Lessons: Introduction to Developing and Maintaining Responsive Relationships · Understanding Who You Are · Understanding How You Relate and Engage with Others · Getting to Know Families · Developing and Maintaining Responsive, Reciprocal Relationships with Families · Developing Responsive Relationships with Children · Engaging in Responsive Partnerships with Families · Reflecting on Children's Behaviors
Lessons: Reflective Practice Supports Working With Young Children · The Intentional Early Care and Education Provider · Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) · The Essential Role of Play in Children’s Development and Learning
Lessons: Introduction: What Does it Mean to be Inclusive? · Responsive Partnerships With Families · Legal Rights, Requirements, and Responsibilities · Developing Individualized Plans · Collaborating With Families and Specialists · M6a: Creating Inclusive Environments and Experiences (Center-Based) · M6b: Creating Inclusive Environments and Experiences (Home-Based)
Lessons: Design Concepts for Early Learning and Care Environments · Creating a Responsive Social and Emotional Climate · Ideas In Action: Home-Based Child Care Environments · Ideas in Action: Center-Based Child Care Environments
Lessons: What is Social and Emotional Learning? · Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development Begins With Our Own Self-Awareness · The Brain Develops in Response to Its Environment · Creating a Climate for Learning
Lessons: Understanding Development and Learning · Observing and Recording Children's Development and Learning · Creating Opportunities for Children's Learning
Lessons: Relationships · Resilience · Readiness
Lessons: Module 1: Your Important Role in Monitoring Children's Development · Module 2: Understanding Children’s Developmental Milestones · Module 3: Objective and Engaged Developmental Monitoring · Module 4: How to Talk with Parents about their Child’s Development
Lessons: · Unit 1 Certificate · Unit 2 Certificate · Unit 3 Certificate · Unit 4 Certificate · Unit 5 Certificate
Lessons: Unit 1 Certificate · Unit 2 Certificate · Unit 3 Certificate · Units 4 & 5 Certificate
Lessons: Module 1: Self-Awareness (1.5 hours) · Module 2: Cultural Competence (1.5 hours) · Module 3: Continuing to Learn and Grow (1.5 hours) · Module 4: Instructional Design and Evaluation (2 hours) · Module 5: Practices That Pave the Way for Learning (1.5 hours) · Module 6: Practices for Enhancing Content Delivery (2 hours) · Module 7: Navigating Training Challenges (2 hours)
Lessons: Supporting Families Through Connection and Care · Navigating Licensing, Options, and Family Child Care Planning · Partnering with Families for Meaningful Engagement · Thriving Together: Compassion, Resilience, and Cultural Responsiveness