To create truly inclusive early learning environments, child care providers must plan with each child’s unique needs, language, and background in mind. This course explores how to use assessment and observation data to design culturally, linguistically, and individually responsive curriculum that accommodates all learning styles and abilities. Participants will learn strategies for differentiated instruction, individualized planning, supporting dual language learners, and adapting environments for accessibility. By applying these practices, providers can create engaging, equitable learning experiences that help every child thrive.
*Illinois Providers: This training has been approved to align to ECE Gateways Credential, ECE CPD1: Identifies culturally, linguistically, and individually responsive planning strategies which utilize assessment and observation data.*
By the end of this training, the learner will be able to:
- Define differentiated instruction in early childhood education and describe how it may look in the classroom.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how setting up the environment can impact accessibility for all children.
- Explain how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how learning experiences develop emerging skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of individual planning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of individualized learning
- Demonstrate assessment techniques to track skill development and individual need.
- Define the term dual Language Learner
- Identify the stages of second language development in young children and how to partner with families.
- Give examples of strategies for engaging young dual language learners.
- Criteria to earn CEUs:
- Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:
- Class has been paid in full
- All material has been reviewed
- All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.
- Learning Assessment Method:
- Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be
allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly.
Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions.
Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.
- Learning Methodology:
- Online material will be presented in the form of slides,
accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables
will be used for illustration.
- Logistics/Required Technology:
- A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.
- Payment Policy:
- Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.
- Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure:
- Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.
- Support Services:
- Please visit our contact us page
You are purchasing a session of an online training that includes online assessments. Your certificate will be emailed to you once you pass the final exam with a passing grade of 80%.
Your certificate will bear the name you provided to us when you signed up. For support and questions regarding the material presented in this class please contact us at info@childcareed.com. Please consult our frequently asked questions page for other questions or feel free to contact us.
No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.
