
Current Courses
Browse all of The Gro Academy’s upcoming training opportunities! From Foundational Courses to specialty workshops, you’ll find engaging, expert-led options designed to fit your schedule.
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06/30/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
06/30/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
06/30/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
07/06/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
07/06/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
07/28/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
07/28/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
07/28/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
08/11/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
06/30/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
06/30/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
06/30/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
07/06/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
07/28/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
07/28/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
07/28/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
08/11/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
08/11/25

Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma

Custom Workshops
The Gro Academy is thrilled to offer customized, in-person workshops delivered right at your center. Beyond our Foundational Courses, these sessions are hands-on, interactive, and designed to energize your team.​
Each workshop can be built around your program’s needs, with a focus on:
🌱 Fostering intentional teaching practices
💞 Co-regulation strategies that support emotional development
🎨 Make-and-take tools and activities for immediate classroom use
You’ll walk away with practical, ready-to-use resources and renewed inspiration to create nurturing, responsive learning environments that last well beyond the training day.

Blooms & Breezes Workshop
Understanding Co-Regulation in Early Childhood Education
Blooms & Breezes is a hands-on workshop that helps early childhood educators shift from expecting children to “self-regulate” to understanding the true power of co-regulation. Learn how to support children’s big emotions through responsive, caring relationships and practical classroom strategies.
Educators leave this workshop with:
✅ A clear understanding of co-regulation and why it matters
✅ Practical techniques to build supportive classroom environments
✅ Make-and-take resources to encourage co-regulation right away
When children feel seen and supported, they don’t just manage emotions—they bloom and thrive.

