Part 1 – with Quorum eLearning. 

The following steps will need to be taken to complete Part 1:
• Create an account with Quorum at: https://www.quorumlearning.com/state-initiatives/  

You will need to identify which language you prefer before choosing New Mexico as your state sponsor. 
• It will take 5-7 days for your account to be activated.  Look for the activation email in all of your email files. 
• Once you have activated your account; register for the Early Care, Education and Family Support Entry Level Course (45 Hour)/
Quorum – Hybrid course bundle.

• Upon completion of these 5 courses you will be prompted to register for Part 2 by selecting a date.  You will also be given an opportunity to request materials for the facilitated section of the course.  

• Learning Environment: how classroom arrangement impacts behavior – 4 hrs
• Challenging Behavior: reveal the meaning – 3 hours
• Building Strong Relationships with Families 3 hours
• Developmental Milestones- teacher, teacher, what do you see – 5 hours
• Honoring All Families – 4 hours   
  
  Register at NMELS.org for the Health and Safety Orientation course
  • Complete the Health and Safety Orientation to meet all of the requirements for Part 1.  
  
  Part 2: Facilitated Cohort
  You will be able finalize your registration for Part 2 with the facilitated cohort, hosted by a certified 45-Hour facilitator, in your last module in Quorum.  
  Participants in the facilitated cohort will:
  • Reviewing additional content from the seven core competency areas (13 hours)
  • Complete 3 required observations and 1 additional professional development event. (10 hours)
  

Please contact the Early Childhood Services Center for technical support:
•          Technical Support 505-277-1118
•          New Mexico Early Learning System  https://nmels.org
•          Early Childhood Services Center Data Services nmels@unm.edu