Sensory Processing Disorder (01/09/20 - 02/06/20)

Learning objectives: Participants will identify their own sensory preferences using a personal inventory (found in week 1 reading). Participants will describe features of the human sensory system. Participants will recognize indicators of Sensory Processing Disorder. Participants will recognize under/over responsiveness behaviors to sensory input. Participants will apply strategies for working with children with Sensory Processing…

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ADHD: Navigating the Landscape (03/25/20 - 04/22/20)

This course is geared towards anyone caring for children Have you ever wished you had amap to use when caring for a child with AD/HD? Join us in this course as we look at the myths and facts of ADHD, the diagnosis path, parent perspective and successful strategies for inclusion of children that have ADHD

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Overview of Curriculum (01/07/20 - 01/28/20)

This class focuses on early childhood curriculum and the domains of development, elements of effective curriculum, and the cycle of observation and assessment, reflection, curriculum planning and implementation, and evaluation in adapting curriculum to meet individual and group developmental needs.

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Overview of Curriculum (09/05/19 - 09/26/19)

This class focuses on early childhood curriculum and the domains of development, elements of effective curriculum, and the cycle of observation and assessment, reflection, curriculum planning and implementation, and evaluation in adapting curriculum to meet individual and group developmental needs.

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Mind in the Making: Making Connections and Critical Thinking (10/28/19 - 11/25/19)

Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop an understanding of how making connections supports creative thinking and problem solving. Learn how critical thinking skills guide beliefs, decisions and actions. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the ability to make connections and think critically. This…

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Mind in the Making: Perspective Taking and Communication (10/01/19 - 10/29/19)

Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop an understanding of the importance of Perspective Taking as an essential skill developed in childhood. Learn the difference between Language, Literacy and Communication. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the development of Perspective Taking and Communication.

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Understanding and Preventing Challenging Behavior (09/04/19 - 09/25/19)

The foundation of children’s secure social emotional development is their secure relationships. This course will examine the impact of provider and parent relationships on children’s behavior and explore strategies for promoting positive social emotional growth. Emotional literacy will also be examined as a way to help children learn to express feelings and prevent challenging behaviors.

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