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    • Understanding Aggressive and Defiant Behaviors

      Understanding Aggressive and Defiant Behaviors

      Course ID: GUI103Course Hours: 3Course Level: Intermediate

      Aggressive and defiant behaviors in children pose tremendous challenges to adults at every level, from the early childhood environment through high school. In this course, participants will learn about the underlying causes of aggressive behavior, the reasons why aggressive behaviors cannot be ignored, and strategies and practices for helping children develop positive social-emotional skills.

    • Understanding and Promoting Infant Development

      Understanding and Promoting Infant Development

      Course ID: CHD106Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

      Early childhood is the most active stage of human development and more growth occurs in the first year of life than any other period. Caregivers who understand the progression of development are more prepared to respond to needs and create appropriate learning environments. In this course caregivers will discover the characteristics of infant development. In addition, the course provides strategies caregivers can use to promote growth and learning across all areas of development.

    • Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

      Course ID: SPN101Course Hours: 1Course Level: Beginner

      The goal of this course is introduce participants to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the characteristics of children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Participants will also be introduced to several students with autism spectrum disorder and many of the classroom strategies that support these students.

    • Understanding the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)

      Understanding the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)

      Course ID: CUR116Course Hours: 4Course Level: Intermediate

      This course provides an introduction to the most recent revision of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and is intended primarily for early childhood professionals whose programs are or may be subject to quality ratings by program monitors, regulatory agencies, or other formal observers. If you are an early childhood professional, this course will help you understand the basics about what ECERS observers look for during the observation period and how you can use the ECERS as a guide to improve the quality and effectiveness of your program.

    • Understanding the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ITERS-3™)

      Understanding the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ITERS-3™)

      Course ID: CUR132Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

      This course provides an introduction to the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ITERS-3) and is intended primarily for child care practitioners (teachers and administrators) whose programs are or may be subject to quality ratings by program monitors, regulatory agencies, researchers, or other formal observers. The course will also be beneficial for anyone considering using the ITERS-3 to evaluate their program or classroom.

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