EDVE 5201 Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services: Birth to Five  (2)

This course is designed to give a new perspective on serving the needs of young children and their families.  Participants will learn what is meant by family-centered services as it applies to diverse systems of care, gain an understanding of family diversity, and explore the major stress factors facing families today.  It will discuss the theoretical basis for family-centered services, as well as reflect on current research and best practice.  Family-Centered Services will also examine the role of early childhood educators and explore ways to build partnerships with parents and create communities of care—for the benefit of our children, and ultimately society as a whole.

• Dates:  TBD
• Times:  Various
• Cost:   $335.00
• Location:  Online
• Instructor:  Aumony Dahl

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EDVE 5203 Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment  (3)

This  course explores observation and assessment instruments, as well as recommended practices and available resources for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.  Content includes an emphasis on observing young children and assessing their early childhood learning environments.

• Dates:  TBD
• Times:  Various
• Cost:   $495.00
• Location:  Online
• Instructor:  Darcie Donegan

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EDVE 5000 VESi: Infant and Toddler Mental Health  (2)

 

This course is designed to help you achieve a better understanding of infant and toddler mental health, child development, and strategies you can use to promote positive relationships with children and their families.  This course provides information that will help you to understand and identify your role as a child care provider, educator, and early childhood professional.  Infant and Toddler Mental Health will provide you with research-based information on child development, attachment, temperament, and curriculum.

 

• Dates:  TBD
• Times:  Various
• Cost:   $335.00
• Location:  Online
• Instructor:  Darcie Donegan

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Early Childhood: Program Planning  (3)

This course  is designed to give a new perspective on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs for young children from birth through age eight.  Participants will learn what is meant by curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and program planning as these terms apply to early childhood education.  It includes historical perspectives and theories of child development, and will examine best practice for early childhood education.  It  will also examine key concepts and specific activities for teaching various curricular content areas including language and literacy, mathematics and science, and the expressive arts.

• Dates:  TBD
• Times:  Various
• Cost:   $495.00
• Location:  Online
• Instructor:  Aumony Dahl

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Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development  (3)

This course explores contemporary best practice and perspectives on early childhood development.  Content includes patterns and sequences of typical development for children from birth to six years. Emphasis is on individual differences, cultural influences, and the impact of developmental delay and disability during infancy, toddlerhood, and the preschool years. Discussion will also include instructional technology (IT) and assistive technology (AT) applications for this population.

• Dates:  TBD
• Times:  Various
• Cost:   $495.00
• Location:  Online
• Instructor:  Darcie Donegan

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