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The report highlights the most requested advanced-level training topics, including responding to challenging behaviors, social and emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices, along with family communication and professionalism. 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This document includes a summary of key results from this survey. (n =200)  \nHow likely are you to take the following trainings in the next year?  \nPercentages below combine responses of \"Likely\" and \"Extremely Likely.\" (n=200)  Indicates advanced-level training  \nis desired for this topic or CKA  \nFrequently Mentioned in Open Responses:  \nChildren with Disabilities Physical Development Autism and Neurodivergent Learners  \n\n| \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Child Development and Learning\u003Cbr>73% Social + Emotional Learning + Development 73% Trauma Informed Practices\u003Cbr>59% Five Domains of Child Development 58% Pyramid Model and Early MTSS\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>| |\n| --- | --- |\n\nFamily and Community Partnerships   \n 66%  Strengthening Families Framework + STRONG  66%  Advanced Specialized Care trainings  \n 58%  Supporting Families Impacted by Substance Use  \nDevelopmentally Appropriate and Inclusive Practices  \n82% Responding to Challenging Behaviors  \n74% Strategies for Support + Inclusion of Every Child 71% Developmentally Appropriate Practices  \n58% Differentiated Instruction  \nFrequently Mentioned in Open Responses:  \nChallenging Behaviors Classroom Management  \nCurriculum and Learning Environments   \n 56%  Curriculum + Environments for Multi-Age Groups  54%  Universal Design for Learning  \n 53%  Using and Embedding the VELS  \n 48%  Curriculum + Environments for Infants/Toddlers  \nFrequently Mentioned in Open Responses:  \nNature-Based / Outdoor Learning  \nSTEAM  \nHow likely are you to take the following trainings  \nPercentages below combine responses of \"Likely\" and \"Extremely Likely.\" (n=200)  \nin the next year?  \nIndicates advanced-level training is desired for this topic or CKA  \n| Observation and Assessment\u003Cbr>53% Conducting Child Observations 47% Program and Classroom Assessments 45% Developmental Screening Tools 38% Teaching Strategies GOLD\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Professionalism and Ethical Practice |  |\n| \u003Cbr>72%\u003Cbr>69%\u003Cbr>62%\u003Cbr>59%\u003Cbr>59% | Effective Communication with Families + Colleagues\u003Cbr>Reflective Practice Leadership  Professionalism and Ethics Advocacy\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Frequently Mentioned in Open Responses:\u003Cbr>Mitigating Burnout Leadership\u003Cbr>|\n| Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice\u003Cbr>44% Creating and Implementing Student-Led Programming 44% Practical Strategies to Gather Child/Student Feedback\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |\n| Safety and Wellness\u003Cbr> 69%  First Aid and CPR\u003Cbr> 58%  Nutrition and Physical Activity  41%  Water Safety |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Program Planning and Development\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>58% Continuous Quality Improvement\u003Cbr>53% Staff Supervision and Support \u003Cbr>27% Child Care Business Startup, Sustainability, and Transition Planning \u003Cbr>|  |\n\nAlso Mentioned in Open Responses: Coaching and Mentoring Adults Training Adults / Adult Learning Theory  \nTop Five Training Topics Requested:  \n 82%  Responding to Challenging Behaviors  \n 74%  Strategies for Support and Inclusion of Every Child  73%  Social and Emotional Learning and Development  73%  Trauma Informed Practices  \n 72%  Effective Communication with Families + Colleagues  \nHow likely are you to participate in each of the following in the next year?  \n\"Unlikely\" combines responses of \"Unlikely\" and \"Extremely Unlikely. \" \"Likely\" combines responses of \"Likely\" and \"Extremely Likely. \"Responses of \"Feel Neutral\" and \"N/A or Don't Know\" have been omitted. Green arrows indicate an increase in the percentage when compared to 2024 data. Red arrows indicate a decrease in the percentage when compared to 2024 data. 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