Great Start to Quality Orientation: Level 1 of Michigan’s Quality Development Continuum Training
The Great Start to Quality Orientation Level 1 Training is a seven-hour training for child care educators provided for those interested in participating in the Child Development and Care program.
This training is a basic overview of the following items:
- Child development
- Setting up shared expectations for children in your care
- Health, safety, and nutrition
- First Aid and CPR certification
It is important to note that the Child Development and Care Program revises and updates the Child Development and Care (CDC) subsidy handbook. The most recent issue of the Child Development and Care (CDC) handbook can be found through the Michigan Department of Education.
Documents and Resources
Find Great Start to Quality Orientation Training
Great Start to Quality Orientation includes trainings on topics related to child development and health and safety.
Virtual Great Start to Quality Orientation Slides
Review the slides that were used during the Great Start to Quality Virtual offering. If you’d like to see the resources and information the trainer talked about look at the full binder.
Full Great Start to Quality Orientation Binder
Take a look at the full Great Start to Quality Orientation Binder shared at the training.
Orientation Binder – Spanish
La orientación de Great Start to Quality-la carpeta de orientación de entrenamiento del nivel 1 completo:
Individual Sections from Orientation
These five sections were taken from the orientation binder to provide you with the ability to find specific information quickly:
Want additional information?
If you need additional information regarding this training or training materials, please contact your local Great Start to Quality Resource Center.
Training Videos
Participants were shown various videos during Great Start to Quality Orientation Level 1 training that highlighted relevant child development topics discussed in training.
5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return
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Dad and Son Have Adorable Conversation
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Coronavirus FAQ: Why Is Hand-Washing Important?
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First Aid For A Choking Infant
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CPR for Infants
(Newborn to 1 Year)
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CPR for Children
(1 to 12 Years)
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(Ages 1 to 12 Years)