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Jennifer Northruptest

Expert Trainer

Course Writer

APPLE VALLEY, MN Dakota Berglund Joyce Ann dba Educational Care

Primary Care Provider

Miles willing to travel
100
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers School Age Middle School Secondary Adults

Knowledge and Competency Framework

  • I: Child Development and Learning
  • I.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences
  • II.B: Promoting Cognitive Development
  • II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • II.D: Promoting Physical Development
  • II.E: Promoting Creative Development
  • II.F: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • III: Relationships with Families
  • III.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development
  • IV.B: Assessing and Using Information to Plan
  • IV.C: Assessing and Using Information to Enhance and Maintain Program Quality
  • IV.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • V: Historical and Contemporary Development of Early Childhood Education
  • VI: Professionalism
  • VI.C: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices
  • VII.B: Ensuring Safety
  • VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition
  • VII.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • VIII: Application through Clinical Experiences

Other Competencies

Adult Education: Delivery for Trainers Virtual/Online Event Delivery (Trainers)

Course Writer Credentials

Joyce A. Berglund is a seasoned educator and course writer with over three decades of experience in Early Childhood and K-12 Education. As the founder of Educational CareĀ®, Joyce specializes in creating trauma-informed, social-emotional learning curricula, experiences and learning environments that are accessible, equitable, and community-centered. She is dedicated to transforming educational practices to foster resilience, healing, and lifelong learning for diverse learners. With a strong background in trauma-sensitive approaches, autism specialization, Social-Emotional Learning strategies and mindfulness, Joyce develops content that empowers educators, caregivers, and families to support children holistically.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers School Age Middle School Secondary Adults

Course Writer Training

In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design Virtual/Online Course Design

Course Languages

English

Higher Education

Bachelor's Degree
College of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Arts
Certificate/Credential for Credit
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Master's Degree
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Special Education Major Learning Disabilities
Some College
St. Catherine University
Undeclared
Some College
Pine Technical and Community College
Early Childhood Development

Additional Credentials

MN Teaching License: Developmental Disabilities (K-12) (Function Code: 199800)
347012
MN Teaching License: Elementary (K-6) (Function Code: 180100)
347012
MN Teaching License: Family Education/Early Childhood Educator (Function Code: 180402)
347012
MN Teaching License: Other License (K-12)
347012
DHS Background Check
MN Teaching License: Parent and Family Education (Function Code: 180401)
347012
Special Education License (K-12)
347012
Special Education License (K-12)
347012