Welcome to the Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas e-learning site! We are committed to providing high-quality professional development and technical assistance (coaching) to early educators in Kansas. All of our courses are available statewide and offer KDHE approved in-service hours. Our courses are instructor led, but allow for flexible schedules and participation within the course time frame. We utilize discussion boards, videos, images, self-evaluation tools and action plans to help participants get the most out of the online learning experience.
Building the Infant’s Brain One Interaction at a Time– 3 hour course
Participants in this course will learn how language and literacy, cognitive and social emotional skills develop in the first two years of life and strategies to support them. September 10-17, 2025
This course is approved for 3 KDHE in-service hours, cost is $20.
Beyond the Book Nook: Creating a Literacy Rich Environment - 3 hr course
In this class we step beyond the book nook and learn strategies to enhance your environment and provide many literacy rich experiences for the children in your program. We will cover materials, the teacher's role and practice with self-evaluation tools so you can custom design a curriculum that works best in your program. September 17-25, 2025
This course is approved for 3 KDHE in-service hours.
Supporting Parents of Infants- 3 hr course
Enroll in this class to familiarize yourself with information on new parent stresses and infant development to better support the needs of parents of infants. October 8-15, 2025
This course is approved for 3 KDHE in-service hours.
Joyful Writing: Exploring the Stages of Writing Development 3 hour course
Everyone has stories to tell. It is vital that we encourage young children to tell theirs! Join us as we discuss the role of the phonetic, or "invented spelling" phase of early literacy. By learning about the stages of writing development, participants will be able to offer a variety of fun, age-appropriate writing experiences that will ultimately help children learn to express themselves. October 15-22, 2025
This course is KDHE approved for 3 hours.Literacy in Motion– 3 hour course
Got active children? No worries! Teaching literacy skills can be a full body experience. Learn strategies for teaching rhyming, alliteration and letter recognition with high-energy students. November 12-19, 2025
This course is approved for 3 KDHE in-service hours.
Using Visual Tools to Improve Child Learning - 3 hr course
Explore a variety of visual tools that can be used to help children learn executive skills, foster language development, and grow their independence and social/emotional skills. We’ll cover strategies for preventing challenging behavior, enhancing memory, and improving communication using visuals that can be tailored to meet the unique needs in your classroom.
This course is KDHE approved for 3 hours. June 16-23, 2025
I’m a Child Care Center Director! Now What?- 3 hr. course
In this course, new child care center directors (or those who would like a refresher) will have the opportunity to explore foundational leadership components for building a strong, dynamic program. Participants will learn about principles of shared leadership, explore their own leadership strengths and areas for growth, and create an action plan to help guide their work with staff and families. Dec. 3-10, 2025
This course is approved for 3 KDHE in-service hours.
Creating Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms – 3 hr course
Research has shown that trauma can undermine children’s abilities to learn, create healthy environments, form supportive relationships, and follow classroom expectations. Participants will learn why it is imperative that early childhood settings be safe, trauma-sensitive spaces and how teachers can support children in creating positive self-identities even in challenging times. December 10-17, 2025
This course is KDHE approved for 3 hours
This class is for CCAEKS staff.
Revive Your Drive – 3 hr course
Setting boundaries and priorities is essential to having a healthy work/life balance. Join us in this class to evaluate business policies, child guidance practices and stress management strategies to help avoid burnout and revive your workplace joy. January 17-24, 2024.
KS/MO Core Content Area: VIII
Professional Development & Leadership
Displaying Professionalism in Practice
Levels 1 c, 2 a and 3 a
CDA Subject Area: 6 Professionalism