Welcome to Meliora Leadership Institute for Early Childhood Professionals!
Course Description: In this training, you will learn how to conduct job interviews—from preparation to follow-up. Learn about your interviewer role, the steps you should take to prepare, and how to ask strong interview questions. You’ll also explore tips for creating a fair and positive interview experience for candidates, including how to avoid discrimination and reduce interviewer bias.
Clock Hours: 1
Cost: FREE
Enrollment Time: 30 days
Description: The ECE Training Certification is a comprehensive training program designed to equip new trainers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively educate early childhood professionals. The training course covers essential topics such as trainer best practices for teaching child development, age-appropriate teaching strategies, and best practices in early childhood education. Participants of this course, engage in hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and reflective practices to enhance their training delivery and ensure high-quality educational experiences for young children. By the end of the course, trainers will be prepared to implement and facilitate effective professional development sessions, fostering a strong foundation for future educators in the field.
Prerequisites: 2 year background in early childhood leadership, owner or director, must have a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Prior experience in training or mentoring educators. Have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to fostering professional growth.
Clock Hours: 24
6 weeks
Cost: $2,500
Description: This 2-hour training is designed for early childhood professionals to enhance their customer service skills for supporting families in the early childhood setting. Participants will learn the fundamental of high-quality customer service, emphasizing the importance of building positive relationships with families, children, and colleagues. This training covers essential topics, including effective communication techniques, active listening skills, conflict resolution strategies, and the significance of empathy and cultural competence in interactions.
Clock Hours: 2
Cost: $15.00
Enrollment Time: 90 days
Description: This training is designed to equip caregivers and early childhood professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support the unique developmental needs of twins. As a participant of this course, you will understand the twin dynamics, and address the unique challenges twins face in identity formation and social comparisons. This course was developed by Dr. Crystal Cooper an early childhood expert and twin herself.
Contact Hours: 2
Cost: FREE
Enrollment Time: 90 days
Description: How to Recruit and Retain Good Teachers is a training designed to equip early childhood leaders with effective strategies for attracting and keeping high-quality teachers. These training provides a two-part series where the first part focuses on innovative recruitment techniques and strategies to use to appeal to diverse candidates. The second part focuses on retention strategies, highlighting the importance of mentorship, professional development opportunities, and creating a supportive school culture that fosters teacher well-being and job satisfaction.
Contact Hours: 8
Cost: $15.00
Enrollment Time: 90 days
Description: This 3-hour training session focuses on enhancing your observation scores through effective STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) integration. During this training, participants learn the importance of high-quality interaction in classrooms and how STEAM methodologies can foster supportive learning environments. The training includes practical strategies for incorporating STEAM activities that promote cognitive and social-emotional development, hands-on workshops for designing STEAM-integrated lesson plans, and techniques for assessing student engagement and interactions. By the end, educators will be equipped with actionable tools to improve classroom dynamics and elevate their CLASS scores while inspiring creativity and critical thinking in their students.
Contact Hours: 3 Hours
Enrollment Time: 90 days
Cost: $25.00
This training is designed for Family Home Providers seeking to advance their certification as a family home provider. The training program covers the essential competencies needed for becoming Nationally Credentialed for the CDA program. This training provides practical skills and knowledge needed to provide quality care in a family home childcare setting.
Contact Hours: 120 hours
Enrollment Period: 90 days
Cost: $350