OLAddressingEarlyLearnDevConcerns1hrUPPLLC

This self-paced training session provides an overview of developmental milestones, early learning concerns as well as providing strategies and collaboration. This session is ideal for teachers and aide of young children in and out of a classroom environment. 

2.2 Communicates regularly, respectfully, and effectively with families
2.2 e. Communicates the possibility of a developmental delay or special need sensitively and confidentially, provides documentation and explanation, suggests next steps, and provides resources for assessment
3.6 Engages in additional practices to support formal evaluation and reporting procedures when determining support services (applicable to Assessment Teams) 
3.6 e. Requests families share the concerns, hopes, and developmental goals they have for their children before creating an IFSP or IEP
3.6 f. Includes children’s developmental accomplishments, as well as areas for developmental growth
3.6 g. Adheres to WV state and/or federal legal and procedural requirements when referring a family for additional services
4.6 Designs and implements activities and strategies to help meet the individual needs of all children in an integrated curriculum
4.6 a. Designs and implements a child-centered environment that encourages autonomy, responsibility, and positive social skills through unplanned and planned activities
4.6 b. Uses ongoing observation and assessment to meet a child’s interests/curiosity, learning styles, temperament, strengths and challenges, family priorities, current environment(s)
4.6 c. Ensures that child-directed and adult-facilitated play and learning are part of the curriculum  
  

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Welcome and objectives
Review of WV Core Competencies
Introduction of Objectives
2. Understanding Developmental Milestones (15 minutes)
Developmental Domains
Cognitive Development
Social and Emotional Development
Language and Communication Development
Motor Development
Adaptive Development
3. Early Developmental Concerns (15 minutes)
Early Signs of Concern
When Should I Be Concerned?
Case Discussion
4. Strategies and Collaboration (15 minutes)
Observing and Documenting
ABC's of Behavior
Responding in the Classroom
Case Discussion #2
Creating an Inclusive Classroom
Partnering with Families
Parent Teacher Conference Form
Collaborating with Specialists
Resources
5. Q&A and Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
Provide handouts/resource list

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