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1. STARS 10 Hour Health, Safety & Nutrition $100:
   This course will cover units on Health, Wellness, Illness Procedure, Safety, First aid, and Childhood Nutrition. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Health Safety & Nutrition training.
    
   
   
2. STARS 10 Hour Family Systems $100:
   This course will cover units on Family structure, relationships, communication, learning disabilities, and behavior problems. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Family & Community Partners training.
    
   
   
3. STARS 10 Hour Individual & Cultural Diversity $100:
   This course will cover units on Diversity, cultures, personality types, brain research, character, and harassment. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Interactions training.
    
   
   
4. STARS 10 Hour Facilities & Classroom set-up $100:
   This course will cover units on appropriate activities, room arrangement, centers, and room management. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
    
   
   
5. STARS 10 Hour Pre-Reading Skills $100:
   This course will cover units on enhancing skills in pre-reading, setting up activities and programs to improve the reading readiness of Preschool children.  At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
    
   
   
6. STARS 10 Hour Pre-Math Skills $100:
   This course will cover units on enhancing skills in pre-math, setting up activities and programs to improve the math readiness of Preschool children. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
    
   
   
7. STARS 10 Hour Pre-Science Skills $100:
   This course will cover units on enhancing skills in pre-science, setting up activities and programs to improve the science readiness of Preschool children. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued.The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
    
   
   
8. STARS 10 Hour Curriculum Building for Infants $100:
   This course will cover units on brain research, infant learning process, appropriate activities/lessons for infants. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
    
   
   
9. STARS 10 Hour Curriculum Building for Toddlers $100:
   This course will cover units on brain research, infant/toddler learning process, appropriate activities/lessons for toddlers. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. 
   The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
    
   
   
10. STARS 10 Hour Curriculum Building for Pre-School $100:
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11. STARS 10 Hour Curriculum Building for School-Age $100:
    This course will cover units on brain research, the learning process, appropriate activities/lessons for school-age children, activity & lesson planning. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
     
    
    
12. STARS 10 Hour Fitness for Kids $100:
    This course will cover units on eating habits/nutrition, exercise, active play, childhood obesity, and health risks. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Health, Safety & Nutrition training.
     
    
    
13. STARS 10 Hour Prop Box Activities $100:
    This course will cover units on the development and use of Prop boxes in a preschool setting. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. You will build several prop boxes suitable to the interests and age levels of the students in your care. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
     
    
    
14. STARS 10 Hour Literacy Development $100:
    This course will cover units on enhancing skills in literacy, setting up activities and programs to improve the literacy skills of Preschool children.  A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
     
    
    
15. STARS 10 Hour Behavior Strategies $100:
    This course will cover units on enhancing skills in behavior management. Information on  setting up activities and programs to improve the behavior of Preschool children.  A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Interactions training.
     
    
    
16. STARS 10 Hour Art for Kids $100:
    This course will cover units on enhancing skills in art & creativity, setting up activities and programs to enhance the art skills & readiness of Preschool children.  A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
     
    
    
17. STARS 10 Hour Classroom Management $100:
    This course will cover units on enhancing skills in classroom management. Information on  setting up activities and programs to improve the classroom climate. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Interactions training.
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18. STARS 10 Hour Special Needs Early Interventions $100:
    This course will explain the process for helping & guiding family's of children with special needs. The units will cover the assessment  process, screening and evaluation. Early intervention will be explained and services available will be noted. A resource book will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress training.
     
    
    
19. STARS 10 Hour Prevent Childhood Obesity $100:
    This course will provide solid information on the prevention of childhood obesity within the child care setting. Nutrition summaries are provided for all age groups. Meal time, food from home and physical activity are covered. A resource book will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Health, Safety & Nutrition training.
     
    
    
20. STARS 10 Hour Understanding Core Competencies $100:
    This class provides an understanding of the key core competencies. All eight content areas are explored. Units include: Growth & Development, Curriculum, Measurement of progress, Family & Community, Health, Safety & Nutrition, Interactions, Program planning and Professional Development.
    A resource book will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Curriculum & Learning Environment training.
     
    
    
21. STARS 10 Hour Milestones: Zero to Three $100:
    This course will explain the key milestones that young children progress through in their development from birth to age three. Age appropriate activities, games and word plays are used to enhance this development. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress training.
     
    
    
22. STARS 10 Hour The Eco-Healthy Child Care $100:
    This course will cover eight specific Eco-Healthy areas that relate to child care. Going green at your work site is a very good idea, this class will show you how. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Health, Safety & Nutrition training.
    
    
23. STARS 10 Hour Autism Awareness $100:
    This course will explain the key factors related to Autism. It will cover current information and classroom/teaching adaptations. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Health, Safety & Nutrition training.  
    
    
    
24. STARS 10 Hour Observation Skills $100:
    This class provides an understanding of the key steps in classroom observations. Understanding Recording methods and evaluating your data.A workbook and website links will be provided for this class.  At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress.
    
    
25. STARS 10 Hour Brain Power $100:
    This class provides an understanding of the development of the human brain. Current brain research and background information is explained. An emphasis is placed on lessons/activities that child care providers can guide young children through to advance learning A workbook and website links will be provided for this class.  At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Growth and Development.
    
    
26. STARS 10 Hour Administration 1 - "Portfolio & Files" $100:
    This course is specifically for Child Care Center Directors, Home Child Care Owners, and/or Program Supervisors. This course will cover the management skills needed to run a child care facility. Goal setting, portfolio development, Code of Ethics, and facility promotion will be covered. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class.  At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Professional Development & Leadership training.
    
     
    
    
27. STARS 10 Hour Administration 2 - "Staffing" $100:
    This course is specifically for Child Care Center Directors, Child Care Owners, and/or Program Supervisors.   This course will cover the management skills needed to run a child care facility. Organizational structure, hiring standards, and developing job descriptions will be covered. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class.  At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Professional Development & Leadership training.
    
     
    
    
28. STARS 10 Hour Administration 3 - "Staff Meetings" $100:
    This course is specifically for Child Care Center Directors, Home Child Care Owners, and/or Program Supervisors.  To complete this course you will develop a working understanding of planning and conducting meetings. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Professional Development & Leadership training.
    
     
    
    
29. STARS 10 Hour Administration 4 - "Parent Orientation" $100:
    This course is specifically for Child Care Center Directors, Home Child Care Owners, and/or Program Supervisors. This course will cover units on the research behind parent involvement, setting up parent meetings, and developing parent partnerships throughout the year. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Professional Development & Leadership training.
    
     
    
    
30. STARS 10 Hour Administration 5 - "Business Plan" $100:
    This course is specifically for Child Care Center Directors, Home Child Care Owners, and/or Program Supervisors.  The course will walk you through the steps to write a business plan. Business plans are the backbone of every business. A workbook and website links will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Professional Development & Leadership training.
    
     
    
    
31. STARS 10 Hour Administration 6 - "Curriculum" $100:
    This course is specifically for Child Care Center Directors, Home Child Care Owners, and/or Program Supervisors. The course will present the framework for choosing a curriculum specific to your classroom or facility. A resource book will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Professional Development & Leadership training.
    
    
    
    
32. STARS 10 Hour Administration 7 - "Promotion & Public Relations" $100:
    This course is specifically for Child Care Center Directors, Home Child Care Owners, and/or Program Supervisors.  The course will present the guidelines and framework to promoting your Child Care Business. Planning both advertising campaigns and Public Relations in your community. A resource book will be provided for this class. At completion a Certificate will be issued. The STARS/MERIT credit earned is 10 Hours of Professional Development & Leadership training.