Early Childhood Education / Child Care

Learn ways to prevent the risk of infection in child care and how to protect yourself and others using Universal Precautions. Discover how to access, develop and use an Exposure Control Plan; a requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  1-hour self-paced course.  

Self-Enrollment is Available: Click on the course name to self-enroll. You will need an i-PoWeR account to complete this course. 

Fee: This course is at no cost to you due to funding by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Questions: Please email the I-Learn ECE Helpdesk at ilearnece@iastate.edu.

Passport to Early Childhood Education: Teacher and Staff Orientation for teachers and staff, introduces the basic skills and knowledge to teach and care for children in center-based programs. Teachers quickly learn how to support early learning, build positive relationships, and ensure children’s health and safety. This self-paced curriculum can be implemented immediately and is designed to easily fit within busy schedules. Program administrators are encouraged to work with teachers and staff to align the Passport to ECE Orientation with their specific program policies and state guidelines

This course is free to participants thanks to the funding support of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Health and Human Services. If you have not yet registered for the course, please go to the i-Power website to register. 

Questions: Email Shannon Wilson at shannon@iastate.edu

Precauciones universales en español para profesionales de la primera infancia y la edad escolar de Iowa (October de 2025 - Septiembre de 2026)

En el curso Precauciones universales en español, aprenderá formas de prevenir el riesgo de infección en el cuidado infantil y cómo protegerse a sí mismo y a los demás utilizando las precauciones universales. Descubra cómo acceder, desarrollar y utilizar un plan de control de la exposición, uno de los requisitos de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA).

Inscríbase en este curso gratuito, de 1 hora de duración y que puede realizar a su propio ritmo en el sitio web de i-PoWeR. 

Preguntas:
Si tiene preguntas sobre este curso, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a I-Learn ECE Help Desk a: ilearnece@iastate.edu

This course is closed for new self-enrollment.  

You may self-enroll in the updated August 2025-2030 Essentials Series. 

This course remains accessible to those already enrolled or who need to replace a lost or missing certificate. Click on the course name/link to enter. 

Questions: Email the I-Learn ECE Help Desk at ilearnece@iastate.edu. 

Enrollment for this course is now closed. 

• If you've already enrolled, you may continue to access all course materials/certificates.
• To renew your certificate: Self-enroll in the October 2025–September 2026 Universal Precautions course. 
• Important: You cannot retake this course for credit.
• Need help? Please email the I-Learn ECE Helpdesk at ilearnece@iastate.edu.

ESTE CURSO ESTÁ CERRADO

• Si completó este curso: Haga clic en el nombre del curso para acceder y descargar su certificado.
• Para renovar su certificado: Inscríbase en el curso de Precauciones Universales (octubre de 2025 a septiembre de 2026).
• Importante: No puede volver a tomar este curso para obtener créditos.
• ¿Necesita ayuda? Si tiene preguntas sobre este curso, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a I-Learn ECE Help Desk a: ilearnece@iastate.edu

Receive a detailed overview of the Iowa Early Learning Standards (IELS) 3rd edition Orientation. Learn how to use the IELS to plan developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans. Discover why the IELS is important to impact child development. This is a free due to funding from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.  This is a self-paced 2-hour course. 

Self-Enrollment is Available: Click on the course name to self-enroll. You will need an i-PoWeR account to complete this course. 

Certificates: Please email ilearnece@iastate.edu for a copy of your certificate from an older version of this course. 

Questions: Please email the I-Learn ECE Helpdesk at ilearnece@iastate.edu. 

This course is closed for NEW enrollment. Please take the updated version - https://moodle.extension.iastate.edu/course/view.php?id=241

This course remains available for participants who need to replace a lost or missing certificate. You CANNOT retake this course for credit. 

Questions: Email Shannon Wilson at shannon@iastate.edu

Passport to Early Childhood Education for Program Administrators provides supervisors with practical, real-world strategies to guide and support teachers and staff. Learn how to share your goals and vision for children and families and instill a sense of meaning and purpose. Refine your skills as a coach and mentor. Discover how to give effective feedback, challenge growth and nurture ongoing professionalism.

• 3-week course 
• Quick video mini-lessons that easily fit within busy schedules. 
• Chat discussions with other program administrators 
• Useful handouts and resources 
• 6-hours professional development credit 
• NAC approved 
• Instructor: Shannon Wilson M.S. 

Register for this free course through the i-Power website. 

Questions: Email Shannon Wilson at shannon@iastate.edu

Part 1. This free 2-hour, self-paced course is designed for Early Care and Education (ECE) providers and staff who give medications to children while in child care. Learn the principles and skills needed to safely administer medications to children, such as oral medications, eye drops, ear drops, nebulizer treatments, inhalers, and epinephrine pens.
Part 2. Complete the Initial In-Person (Skills) Test-Out within 30 days of course completion.
Part 3. Reassessment In-Person (Skills) Test-Out after 2 years to retain your certification.

Register for this course on i-PoWeR and review the course eligibility requirements.

Questions: Contact Deb Gimer at deb.gimer@hhs.iowa.gov

Art should be an enjoyable, everyday experience for young children. Discover how to set up an engaging art interest area and how to select the right art materials and use them safely with children. Explore how to have meaningful “art conversations” with children to enhance learning.  Identify key practices that align with the Environment Rating Scale Quality Indicators ®. This online, self-paced curriculum is designed to fit easily within busy schedules.

Self-Enrollment is Available: Click on the course name to self-enroll. You will need an i-PoWeR account to complete this course. 

THIS COURSE IS CLOSED.

Certificates: If you have completed this course, click on the course name/link to access your certificates.

Certificate Renewal: Self-enroll in the August 2025 - 2030 Essentials Series to retake a module for new professional development credit.  DO NOT RETAKE ANY OF THE 2017-2021 Essentials Modules. 

Questions: Contact the I-Learn ECE Helpdesk at ilearnece@iastate.edu.

THIS COURSE IS CLOSED.

Certificates: If you have completed this course, click on the course name/link to access your certificates.

Certificate Renewal:  Self-enroll in the August 2025 - 2030 Essentials Series to retake a module for new professional development credit.  DO NOT RETAKE ANY OF THE 2016 Essentials Modules. 

Questions: Contact the I-Learn ECE Helpdesk at ilearnece@iastate.edu.