Early Childhood Conference
Sponsored by HCC, Abilities Network, and Maryland Excels
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 11
Edgewood Hall Lobby
$0 Tuition
$55 Fee
This conference for child care professionals and other early educators will focus on ways to support inclusive playful experiences for all children in early care and education environments. Participants will earn 6 Core of Knowledge training hours and 1 PAU. A light breakfast and a box lunch is included.
Fee: $55
Session: 1
45448
Sat.
11/11
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Darlington Hall
Staff
The Early Childhood Conference will be meeting on the 2ndfloor of Darlington Hall.
This course will explore best practices in the field of early childhood education. Emphasis will be placed on fostering development of the whole child through developmentally appropriate practices. Other issues pertinent to the education of young children will be addressed including: family partnerships, diversity, relationships, brain development, and current trends in early childhood education. Additional Information Required by State Regulations Students who complete both EDUC103 and EDUC104 are eligible for the 90-hour Preschool Certificate required by the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care. **CHILD CARE CREDENTIALING INFORMATION: This course includes 45 hours in core of knowledge training including 3 hours in child Development: Introduction to Observation and Assessment of Children; 3 hours of Curriculum: Resources that Guide Daily Planning; 3 hours in Curriculum: Developmentally Appropriate Practice (including children with special needs); 3 hours in Curriculum: Taking Learning Outside; 15 additional hours in Curriculum; 3 hours in Special Needs: Supporting Children with Disabilities, Delays, or Special Health Care Needs; 3 hours in Professionalism: Environmental Rating Scales; 3 hours in Professionalism: The Child Care Provider as Professional; 3 additional hours in Professionalism; 3 hours in Community: Anti-bias/Cultural Competence; and 3 hours in Community: Family & Community Partnerships. **CHILD CARE CREDENTIALING INFORMATION: This course includes 45 hours in core of knowledge training including 3 hours in child Development: Introduction to Observation and Assessment of Children; 3 hours of Curriculum: Resources that Guide Daily Planning; 3 hours in Curriculum: Developmentally Appropriate Practice (including children with special needs); 3 hours in Curriculum: Taking Learning Outside; 18 hours in additional core of knowledge training in Curriculum; 3 hours in Special Needs: Supporting Children with Disabilities, Delays, or Special Health Care Needs; 3 hours in Professionalism: Environmental Rating Scales; 3 hours in Professionalism: The Child Care Provider as Professional; and 3 hours in additional core of knowledge training in Professionalism. This is a 45-clock hour course that, when taken in combination with The Young Child, meets the requirements for the 90-hour Preschool Certificate for lead teachers.
Tuition: $299
Fee: $100
45133
10/23-12/16
Online Course
K. Bell
For more information, contact Kim Bell atkbell@harford.edu.
Universal Design for Learning in a Developmentally Appropriate Classroom
This course will provide information, strategies, and resources regarding how to create an early childhood environment which facilitates learning for all children. Specific techniques to incorporate into curriculum in order to effectively reach children with and without disabilities are discussed. Successful completion of this course results in receipt of a four-hour Core of Knowledge training certificate (2-hours in curriculum and 2-hours in special needs). Senior adult and disable retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Video production for this course was funded, in part, with a grant from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council.
Tuition: $17
Fee: $15
45151
11/1-11/30
Online Course
Staff
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