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  Advanced Decoding: Word Recognition Strategies for School-Age Children

  Course ID: LIT108Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

  This course provides educators with comprehensive knowledge and practical strategies for teaching advanced decoding and word recognition skills to school-age learners. As children progress beyond basic phonics, they need sophisticated strategies to decode complex words, recognize spelling patterns, and develop automatic word recognition. The course covers systematic phonics instruction, morphological analysis, sight word development, and intervention strategies for struggling readers. Through evidence-based practices and differentiated instruction techniques, educators will learn to support students in developing fluent, accurate word recognition skills essential for reading comprehension and academic success.

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  Comprender los comportamientos agresivos y desafiantes

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  Course ID: ESP_GUI103Course Hours: 3Course Level: Intermediate

  Los comportamientos agresivos y desafiantes en los niños plantean enormes desafíos para los adultos en todos los niveles, desde el entorno de la primera infancia hasta la escuela preparatoria. En este curso, los participantes aprenderán acerca de las causas de fondo del comportamiento agresivo, las razones por las que los comportamientos agresivos no pueden ser ignorados, y las estrategias y prácticas para ayudar a los niños a desarrollar habilidades socioemocionales positivas.

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  Creación de entornos seguros para bebés y párvulos

  Course ID: ESP_HLTH119Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

  Este curso presenta las mejores prácticas y las recomendaciones basadas en evidencia para prevenir lesiones y minimizar los riesgos innecesarios en entornos dedicados al cuidado de bebés y párvulos. Los participantes adquirirán conocimientos sobre cómo identificar riesgos comunes para la salud y la seguridad, implementar métodos seguros para la alimentación, el cambio de pañales y la supervisión; y a mantener entornos físicos seguros que favorezcan el bienestar de los bebés y los párvulos.

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  Creating Inclusive Spaces for Neurodivergent Learners

  Course ID: SPN108Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

  The purpose of this course is to give early childhood educators, caregivers, and administrators insight into the concept of neurodiversity, as well as the history behind the term. Participants will learn what is meant by the term “neurodiverse” and why it is considered important, as well as the challenges it presents. This course will cover the three conditions most associated with neurodiversity as well as some of the hallmarks of those conditions. This course will also cover some of the less common conditions that can also be considered neurodiverse and the convergence of certain mental health conditions and neurodiversity.

  Further, those who complete this course will learn how to support neurodiverse students in their learning environments through classroom design, teaching methods, lesson planning, and more. Participants will additionally learn ways in which they can support the families of their neurodiverse students. Finally, participants will learn strategies for supporting their neurodiverse colleagues as well.

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  Creating Safe Environments for Infants and Toddlers

  Course ID: HLTH119Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

  This course presents best practices and evidence-based recommendations for preventing injuries and reducing unnecessary hazards in infant and toddler care settings. Participants will learn to identify common health and safety risks, apply safe feeding, diapering, and supervision practices, and maintain safe physical environments that support infant and toddler well-being.

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