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Continuing Education for Child-Serving Professionals

This professional development is available at no charge for child-serving professionals in Monroe County, New York (or who have hosted a Nazareth student teacher/clinician in the past 2 years) and at a low cost for others!

狈补锄补谤别迟丑鈥檚 Rochester Interprofessional Scholars of Early Intervention (RISE) is dedicated to supporting and empowering those who work with young children and their families 鈥� so you can advance your skills and knowledge and make a meaningful impact in the lives of families.

This learning is designed for all early childhood professionals working with young children between ages 0-8 and their families, related service providers (speech-language and audiology, occupational and physical therapy, psychological services, recreation, etc.) as well as students, families, and community members seeking more knowledge.

What's available
  • Online training modules created by subject-matter experts cover topics tailored to the needs of those working in early intervention, preschool special education, and early childhood education.
  • Online training can be paired with in-person reflective practice conversations, offering an interactive and engaging learning experience.
Certificates

Upon completing each module, you will receive a certificate of completion to document ongoing professional development and fulfill continuing education requirements. (Nazareth is a CTLE provider, your certificate will serve as a record of completion.)

Time

1鈥�3 hours per module

How to Enroll

Thanks to generous grant funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, child-serving professionals in the greater Rochester/ Monroe County area can access this high-quality training at no cost.

Getting started is easy
  • If you are a child-serving professional in Monroe County, New York or have聽hosted a Nazareth student teacher/clinician in the past 2 years, you can access this training for FREE. Fill out . You'll receive instructions and a personal access code for our online learning platform. Creating an account there will unlock full access to all available RISE learning modules.
  • If you work outside Monroe County, New York, you can access the learning at a low cost. Visit 聽to register and get started.

You are welcome to explore and complete as many modules as you鈥檇 like.

Support available

Once enrolled, you鈥檒l have a dedicated learning facilitator available to guide and assist with any technical questions.

Available Modules

Cultural Dimensions and Self-Evaluation for the Early Childhood Professional 禄

Multilingual Development 禄

Stand Up, Speak Out: Practical Approaches to Disrupting Discrimination 禄

Inclusive Beginnings: Fostering Cultural Competence and Anti-Bias Practices 禄

Holding Up the Mirror: Acknowledging Vicarious Trauma and Honoring Self-Care

Building Resilience in Early Childhood Development

The following modules are under development:

  • The ABCs of Behavior: Foundations for Early Childhood Professionals
  • Listen Up: Understanding and Supporting Children with Hearing Loss
  • Literacy Starts at Home: Engaging Families in Early Learning

If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out: projectrise@naz.edu

Early Intervention Specialist (Advanced Certificate)

Want to earn an advanced certificate in early intervention to enhance your career? Learn more about the six-credit option at Nazareth: Early Intervention Specialist (Advanced Certificate)