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The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old-Training of Trainers: September 21-25, 2026
  • The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old-Training of Trainers: September 21-25, 2026
The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old-Training of Trainers: September 21-25, 2026

The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old-Training of Trainers: September 21-25, 2026

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Course Overview

This innovative early childhood professional development program provides trainers with practical strategies to support early childhood professionals in creating environments and interactions that foster positive brain development.

Our newly designed virtual Training of Trainers combines live online events and self-study to support your journey towards becoming a ZERO TO THREE certified trainer of The Growing Brain curriculum.

Our virtual learning environment provides you with a variety of independent and small group learning experiences. You will engage in a guided self-study of the curriculum, have in-depth discussions about content with a ZERO TO THREE faculty, brainstorm with other adult educators about strategies for delivery, and create activities that meet the learning needs of the early childhood professionals you support!

 

Session Times

Orientation Video —  September 21, 2026

Optional Technical Assistance Call — September 22, 2026, 12:30-1:30pm ET 

 2 Day Trainer Seminar   

Part 1    — September 23, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00pm ET (Attendance Required)

 Part 2   —   September 24, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00pm ET (Attendance Required)

Wrap up meeting —  September 25, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00pm ET (Attendance Required) 

Learning Objectives

Learner Objectives for this course include:

  1. Identify the components of the ToT necessary to qualify for trainer certification
  2. Summarize the key messages from each of the seven Units of The Growing Brain
  3. Identify the key message from each learning objective within Units 1-3.
  4. Discuss strategies for facilitating activities and discussions using adult learning principles.
  5. Discuss strategies to establish trusting and respectful interactions with and among training participants.
  6. Identify the key message from each learning objective within Units 4-7
  7. Explain the Diversity-Informed Tenets for Work with Infants, Children, and Families, including opportunities to apply them in delivering The Growing Brain content.
  8. Develop the capacity to deliver The Growing Brain content, including completing the trainer certification requirements, trainer agreement, and code of practice and ethics.

Continuing Education (CEs and CEUs)

ZERO TO THREE is pleased to offer Continuing Education Units for a wide range of learning events, both in person and online. 

Registrants can earn up to 1.2 CEUs or 12 Contact Hours for this course. Continuing Education Units are awarded with completion of session orientation, independent study, live attendance to online seminars, completed course evaluation, and passing knowledge assessment score of 80% or greater.

Contact hours offered may vary per discipline. For more information regarding ZERO TO THREE CEUs, please visit: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1657-earn-ceus-from-zero-to-three. Please note: A computer or electronic device with internet connection is required for successful completion. This course will be hosted in the month of March and includes 6 self paced e-learning modules, live session components, office hours, and a course evaluation and knowledge assessment.. Questions can be shared throughout the course and the instructor will address as many as possible. 

Additional Details:

ZERO TO THREE is accredited as an Authorized Provider of Continuing Education and Training by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, we have demonstrated compliance with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As the official standard for continuing education and training, IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are recognized by a wide range of organizations, including professional associations, regulatory boards, corporations, and universities.

Though IACET CEUs are widely accepted, it is up to each organization to choose whether or not it will accept them. For this reason, we strongly advise that you confirm in advance if a particular body accepts IACET CEUs. To view a list of companies, regulatory boards, and organizations that have reported to accept the IACET CEU credit, please click here. This list is not exhaustive, nor does it guarantee that an IACET CEU will automatically be accepted. 

*Presenter(s) have affirmed that they do not have proprietary interest in products, instruments, devices, services or materials discussed in this course.

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