Educational Workshops and Series
Michigan State University Extension's child and family development educators offer research-based one-time educational classes, series of educational classes and information for parents, caregivers, and child care providers on a variety of child development and caregiving topics including:
- Literacy Development
- Exploring Science with Young Children
- Math Skills
- Positive Discipline
- Dealing with Anger in Children
- Social and Emotional Health
- School Readiness
- Child Development
- Co-Parenting
- Parenting Adolescents
- Infant and Toddler Care
- Parent and Provider Communication
- Understanding Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences
- And more!
MSU Extension’s trained and experienced Extension educators offer live, online classes statewide and are available virtually to come to your childcare center, library, community program or business to offer high-quality programming for your parents or staff. Some areas also have in-person programming available.
MIRegistry training hours for childcare providers are available!
To find a list of current workshops offered, click on the "Events" icon above and start browsing!
To be added to a monthly email list of upcoming virtual offerings, fill out our survey.
To find a child and family development educator near you visit our experts page.
Check out MSU Extension’s video based resources on the MSU Extension Early Childhood YouTube channel. Topics of videos include: friendship skills, communication, developing independence, cooperation, misbehavior, early literacy, sibling relationships and much more.
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