Description
Understanding how children grow, learn, and develop is essential for providing high-quality care and education. This course equips childcare professionals with a strong foundation in human development theories and offers practical strategies to support the developmental needs of children at every stage.
Participants will explore age-appropriate expectations, developmental milestones, and effective practices that nurture cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth. The course also addresses how to identify early signs of developmental delays and implement supportive interventions or referrals when needed.
This training empowers educators to create responsive, developmentally appropriate environments that promote success for every child.
By the end of this course, you will be able to…
- Analyze major human development theories and identify typical milestones across cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains for various age groups.
- Apply age-appropriate strategies and practices that support growth, enhance learning, and create responsive, developmentally appropriate classroom environments.
- Implement effective observation, documentation, and referral processes to recognize and respond to early signs of developmental delays in partnership with families and professionals.
Course Information
- Qualifies for 2 Clock Hours | .2 CEUs
- Training includes a module & assessment
- Supporting downloadable material included
- Audience: Teachers, Directors, and Owners
- Level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
- CDA Competency Statement II: To advance physical and intellectual competence
