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We hear a lot about professional development, but what does it really mean, and why is it so important?
I'VE TAKEN THE TRAINING...NOW WHAT?
With some intentional planning, you can perfect your skills and maximize your knowledge of early learning. Child Care Aware has resources you need to keep your career moving forward.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Professional development is a road map to your future. But how do you know where to start? Growing Futures has created a step-by-step guide to help you plan your professional development.
SHARING YOUR PRACTICE
By connecting with others in the field and sharing your successes, struggles, and strategies, you develop relationships and build a support system to enhance your professional growth.
PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENCE
Continued learning is an important part of being a competent and confident early childhood professional--the more you know, the better care you will be able to provide. Check out these 5 ways to boost your skills.
News and Happenings
August is National Breastfeeding Month! Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for children 6 months and younger. Find out how you can support mothers by making your program breastfeeding-friendly.


Basic Child Care requirements changed July 1. Emergency Preparedness and Abusive Head Trauma have been added to the training requirements.


Do you care for children with special needs? Inclusion Support Grants are now available.

Child Care Aware� 
Training Opportunities
September 3
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bismarck, ND

September 17
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Devils Lake, ND

September 24
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Williston, ND

September 24
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fargo, ND

September 26
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Forks, ND
Child Care Awareof North Dakota has online and face-to-face training options to meet your needs.
Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) are research-based, measurable descriptions of the things young children are expected to know and be able to do at each age and stage of development.
  
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