Professional Development
Professional Development Opportunities
Another aspect of our work is the available professional development trainings for ECE providers across the state. There are multiple professional development opportunities ECE providers can engage in through the Let’s Be HEROs program, including in-person, on-demand, and instructor led trainings, all at no cost.
- Go NAPSACC has a library of 35 on-demand trainings across their seven focus areas, which are also free to providers. Each individual training qualifies towards the 10-hour annual in-service training requirement with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for all child care personnel.
- The Healthy Kids, Healthy Future (HKHF) 12-hour in person or virtual instructor-led course is facilitated by UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program in various counties across the state and is also free for providers. The HKHF course integrates information from Go NAPSACC and encourages its use. ECE providers can get more information through their assigned local TA Consultant.
- The ABCs of a Healthy Me Training Sessions; This free, on-demand six-module training series was developed by the Health Council of Southeast Florida in partnership with Palm Beach State College. Modules focus on Physical Activity, Screen Time, Healthy Food, Healthy Beverages, and Infant Feeding. Earn one (1) continuing education unit (CEU) once all six sessions are completed.
Session 1: Overview of Best Practices
ABC’s of a Healthy Me Session One: Watch session one of our FREE six-part online training titled ABC’s of a Healthy Me. Session one provides an overview of the five best practice areas for promoting healthy weight in children 0 to 5 years old in the ECE setting. Complete all six sessions to earn one (1) continuing education unit.
Once complete, click here to request a session one certificate of completion
Session 2: Overview of Physical Activity Best Practices
ABC’s of a Healthy Me Session Two: Watch session two of our FREE six-part online training, ABC’s of a Healthy Me. Session two provides an overview of the physical best practice areas for promoting healthy weight in children 0 to 5 years old in the ECE setting. Complete all six sessions to earn one (1) continuing education unit.
Once complete, click here to request a session two certificate of completion
Session 3: Overview of Supporting Breastfeeding Best Practices
ABC’s of a Healthy Me Session Three: Watch session three of our FREE six-part online training, ABC’s of a Healthy Me. Session three provides an overview of the breastfeeding support best practice areas for promoting healthy weight in children 0 to 5 years old in the ECE setting. Complete all six sessions to earn one (1) continuing education unit.
Once complete, click here to request a session three certificate of completion
Session 4: Overview of Screen Time Best Practices
ABC’s of a Healthy Me Session Four: Watch session four of our FREE six-part online training, ABC’s of a Healthy Me. Session four provides an overview of the screen time best practice areas for promoting healthy weight in children 0 to 5 years old in the ECE setting. Complete all six sessions to earn one (1) continuing education unit.
Once complete, click here to request a session four certificate of completion
Session 5: Overview of Healthy Beverage Best Practices
ABC’s of a Healthy Me Session Five: Watch session five of our FREE six-part online training, ABC’s of a Healthy Me. Session five provides an overview of the healthy beverage best practice areas for promoting healthy weight in children 0 to 5 years old in the ECE setting. Complete all six sessions to earn one (1) continuing education unit.
Once complete, click here to request a session five certificate of completion
Session 6: Overview of Healthy Food Best Practices
ABC’s of a Healthy Me Session Six: Watch session six of our FREE six-part online training, ABC’s of a Healthy Me. Session six provides an overview of the healthy food best practice areas for promoting a healthy weight in children 0 to 5 years old in the ECE setting. Complete all six sessions to earn one (1) continuing education unit.
Once complete, click here to request a session six certificate of completion.
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The Let’s Be HEROs Technical Assistance Program website is made possible with funding from the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention through a Cooperative Agreement (6 NU38OT000304-05-05) with Nemours Children’s Health. The views expressed in this website do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CDC or imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
