College of Education and Human Development

Center for Early Education and Development

Introduction to Trainer Competencies and Observation

Develop-approved clock hours: 2
Format: on demand
Cost: free
Who should sign up: trainers and RBPD specialists 
Prerequisites: none

Participants will discover the details of Minnesota's Knowledge and Competencies Framework for Trainers. They will identify the benefits of self-assessment and observation and improvement tools. In addition, they will develop awareness of links between competencies and observation items. Participants who complete this optional training will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge of Minnesota’s Knowledge and Competency Framework for Trainers (English, Spanish, and Somali)
  • The benefits of self-assessment and observation as a professional development tool
  • Awareness of the links between competencies and observation items
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