Recognize, Respond, Respect: Supporting Diverse Learners
Child care providers play a critical role in identifying and supporting the individual needs of young children, making observation, assessment, and inclusive communication essential tools in their practice. This course covers key topics such as the difference between screening and assessment, effective assessment methods for tracking development, stages of child development, and strategies for engaging dual language learners and children with suspected or diagnosed disabilities. Participants will gain practical skills in goal setting, using sign language for infant communication, and navigating referral processes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. By completing this training, providers will be better equipped to create responsive, respectful, and developmentally appropriate environments that support all children’s growth and learning.
*Illinois Providers: This training has been approved to align to ECE Gateways Credential, ECE HGD4: Interprets children’s unique developmental patterns and identifies supportive resources for children who may require further assessment. Demonstrates knowledge of processes of first and second language acquisition.*
By the end of this training, the learner will be able to:
- Describe how sign language can be used as a means of communication with infants
- Identify and discuss of the importance of using a variety of assessment methods.
- Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
- List resources and the referral process for preschoolers with a suspected/diagnosed disability.
- List resources and the referral process for infants and toddlers with a suspected/diagnosed disability.
- Demonstrate understanding of using assessment and observation for short and long term goal development for special needs
- Identify the benefits of observation and assessment.
- 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:
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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 [email protected]. 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.
Hours breakdown
Topics / Categories
Group AdminInfant/ Toddler
Preschool
Observation
Not Applicable
Basic
Observation and Assessment
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