Whether you are new to early childhood, a veteran teacher or someone who supports early childhood programming this five-session class is for you.
Participants will deepen their knowledge of the foundational skills necessary to meet the needs of preschool learners. Course topics will include content specific areas of literacy, math and social emotional learning along with program structures that include Teaching Strategies GOLD, classroom environment, program standards, the Iowa Early Learning Standards and learning supports to create a high leverage play-based learning environment to maximize student learning.
INSTRUCTORS
Christy Yetley, Dana Merfeld, Kathleen Curphey, Samantha Collins, Ashley Harvey
TARGET AUDIENCE
Teachers, Paraeducators, Instructional Coaches, AEA Staff Supporting Early Childhood Programming: Consultants, SLPs, School Psychologists
LOCATION
Grant Wood AEA at the Kirkwood Regional Center
2301 Oakdale Blvd – Room 500, Coralville, IA
DATES
Sept. 7, Sept. 23, 2022 (Both dates 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) AND Oct. 3, 2022, Jan. 9, 2023, Feb. 27, 2023
All dates 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL via Zoom