For course writers
Become a course writer and share your expertise with Minnesota’s early childhood professionals!
- TARSS offers on-demand and live courses to prepare you to apply for Develop's Course Writer Membership
- Course writers can also join our monthly, community-based Course Writer Workshop
Learn more about Minnesota's Develop Course Writer Membership by visiting the Achieve Course Writer Resources page.
Course Writer Workshop
Join us on the third Thursday of each month for the community-based Course Writer Workshop! This monthly virtual gathering allows course writers to share resources, get feedback on courses, and learn from each other. The time of day alternates monthly between daytime and evening to accommodate various schedules.
Here are our scheduled workshops:
- October 23, 7 - 8 p.m.
- November 20, 1 - 2 p.m.
- December 18, 7 - 8 p.m.
- January 15, 1 - 2 p.m.
- February 19, 7 - 8 p.m.
- March 19, 1 - 2 p.m.
- April 16, 7 - 8 p.m.
- May 21, 1 - 2 p.m.
- June 18, 7 - 8 p.m.
Sign up to receive the Zoom link.
On-demand courses
Minnesota Course Writer Orientation Minnesota Course Writer Orientation
Explore the key elements in the Minnesota professional development system relevant to course writers and their role in instructional design.
- Questions about registration or need assistance? Email ceedregister@umn.edu. Responses may take up to two business days.
- To pay by check, email ceedregister@umn.edu.
- We are unable to process group registrations at this time. Please register each member of your group individually using a credit card.
- All online meetings are on Zoom.
- All online courses are on the Canvas platform.
- Develop is the online registry for early childhood professional development in Minnesota. After you complete a Develop-approved course, your attendance will be entered in Develop within three business days.
- We provide certificates for clock hours rather than continuing education units (CEUs) because our participants work in a variety of fields. Participants submit our certificates to the credentialing body relevant to their field, which determines the equivalent CEUs.
- To earn clock hours, you must attend the entire course.
- For multi-session courses, you must attend all sessions in full.
- We do not offer courses for academic credit.
- No cancellations or refunds are offered for on-demand courses.
- No transfers are allowed.
The TARSS Program offers a scholarship for 50% of the course fee for the following courses:
- Adult Learning 1
- Adult Learning 2
- Course Writer 1
- Course Writer 2
These scholarships are prioritized for potential trainers and course writers across Minnesota who meet any of these criteria:
- Live outside of the 7-county Metro area
- Deliver trainings in another language (example: Spanish, Somali, or Hmong)
- Identify with communities that have been marginalized
- Work in family child care settings
You must have a Develop membership to apply for a scholarship. If you do not have an Individual Develop Membership, please apply on the Develop website or see Achieve’s Individual Membership Resources Page.
Scholarship applications are due 48 hours before the registration deadline for the desired training event.
Email tarss@umn.edu if you need assistance completing the application form or have additional questions.
How do I register for a course?
Step 1: Click the “Register” button on the course page of your choice.
Step 2: Register for a University of Minnesota Guest Learner account.
- Go to the Registration for Professional & Personal Growth Opportunities website.
- In the upper-right-hand corner, click on the "Login" drop-down menu, and select "Learner Login."
- On the right-side of the page under "I'm new to the University," click on “Create Account.”
- Complete the “Create Guest Account” form and click on "Submit." NOTE: The email address you use to sign up for your Guest
- Account will be your username. Please remember to save the password you choose somewhere safe.
- Click on “Continue” at the bottom of the confirmation screen.
- Complete the checkout process.
NOTE: If you experience technical difficulties creating your account or have login issues, please contact UMN Learner Services and Support at 612-301-4357 or help@umn.edu, or use their submission form.
Step 3: An invitation to enroll in the Canvas course site will be sent to the email address you used to create your Guest Account. Open the email and accept the invitation to access the course.
Note: The email will originate from an email address ending in “@umn.edu”. If you do not receive the email, please contact ceedregister@umn.edu. Include the course name and start date in your email. Responses can take up to two business days.
How do I access the Canvas course I'm enrolled in?
Step 1: Visit the Canvas site and log in using the username (email address) and password you used when registering for a Guest Account.
Note: Your username is the email address you used to create your Guest Account. Log in using your username and the password you chose when you created your Guest Account.
Note: There may be a delay of 15-60 minutes before your new Guest Account is activated in Canvas. If you receive an “unrecognized guest ID” message when you try to log in, please wait and try again.
Step 2: A list of the courses you are registered for will appear. Click on the link to the Canvas course site to access a course.
Note: If you encounter any technical difficulties related to Canvas course sites, please email ceedregister@umn.edu. Include the course name and start date, and describe the problem you are having. Responses can take up to two business days.
Live courses
Course Writer 1 Course Writer 1
Discover your passion for writing courses for the early care and education professionals in Minnesota. This course introduces participants to tools and resources available to develop high-quality curriculum.
Course Writer 2 Course Writer 2
Engage in the course writing process by following the Course Submission Approval Requirements for Standard Course Writers and Higher Education Course Writers.