EARLY ADOLESCENCE

All courses will meet online for synchronous sessions at the times listed. Courses offered for 6 or more CTLE will also include asynchronous activities, as noted. Directions for accessing the online courses will be emailed upon registration. *1 hour of asynchronous work required

TEED501N

Art With Young Children (Ages 3–8 Years)

This course shows you how to provide rich art experiences for young children in a variety of settings. Participants will work with art materials and consider the contribution of art to children’s learning and development. Other topics to be discussed include: setting up art areas; selecting, presenting, and storing materials; planning a meaningful sequence of art experiences; how to make appropriate comments on children’s work; and ways to make art an integral part of the curriculum. This online course will support the integration of art activities in virtual and socially distanced classrooms. Instructor: Timothy Lightman

February 23, 25 and March 2, 4*

Online Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM ET 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425/1 credit $1,660 Materials Fee: $80 (includes art materials and shipping) Registration Deadline: 2/16 *2 hours of asynchronous work required

NEW TEWS838N 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425/1 credit $1,660

Incorporating Early Childhood Practices Into Online and Socially Distanced Classrooms (Preschool–Pre-K)

In this constantly evolving world, how does our teaching practice adjust while keeping the core pieces of an early childhood setting alive and well? How do we keep the feeling of community, connection, and joy present while remaining socially distanced or working together remotely? The strategies, lessons, and ideas introduced in this course can be adapted to meet the needs of a wide range of learners and across various learning environments. This course will incorporate a framework for play, ideas for play (including storytelling with puppets), and other shared experiences that allow children to process their feelings, connect with others, maintain relationships, and build resilience while also strengthening the home-school connection. Instructor: Laura Araman

March 8 and 15

Online Mondays, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 3/1

SPED550N

Play as a Tool of Early Intervention (Ages Birth–8 Years)

and find meaning in complex experiences. When an emotional crisis interferes with a young child’s development, the disturbance manifests itself in the child’s play. If early intervention is required to promote healthy development, play becomes an essential therapeutic tool, as well as a diagnostic indicator. This course will utilize current theoretical perspectives to gain insight into children’s play. You will work with these theories to develop play techniques to use in early childhood classrooms and in individual therapy sessions. A basic understanding of early childhood development is required. Instructor: Lesley Koplow

April 10 and 24*

Online Saturdays, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425 / 1 credit $1,660 Registration Deadline: 4/3 *2 hours of asynchronous work required TEWS826N

Play-Based Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom (Preschool–Grade 1)

Participants will explore the role of play in a content-rich and developmentally appropriate classroom. We will discuss the theory and application of play as a medium for learning in young children; the assessment of behavior and content through play; and the creation of play/learning environments in a variety of educational settings. In addition, participants will learn how to communicate with families to calm their fears and clarify the educational value of play. Participants will leave with strategies and techniques to expand their current play-based curriculum, in both virtual and socially distanced classrooms, or introduce play-based activities to their traditional setting. Instructor: Soyoung Park

April 20 and 22*

Online Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM ET 6 CTLE or .6 CEU $295 Registration Deadline: 4/13

TEED654N

The Reggio-Emilia Approach: From Theory to Practice (Ages Infant–5 Years)

The early childhood program founded in Reggio-Emilia, Italy incorporates an emphasis on the learning environment, process vs. product, developmentally appropriate practice, and the importance of the community of learners. Much of this philosophy reflects the culture of the Italians and is difficult to recreate in the United States. This course is meant to provide an introduction to the approach and will attempt to bridge the Reggio-Emilia theory with American culture. We will view the Reggio-Emilia approach as a means to combat the pushdown curriculum, competition, product over process, and the jumping/ skipping of learning stages we are now experiencing in this country. The course will also explore how the Reggio Emilia approach can be used to support virtual learning through parent/caregiver partnership and engagement. Instructors: Pat Watkins and Jennifer Khayat

April 19, 21, 26, and 28

Online Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM ET Young children play to express feelings, gain mastery over materials,

Registration Deadline: 4/12 *2 hours of asynchronous work required

TEWS693N

Sounds in Motion: The Development of Auditory Perception and Early Literacy Through the Use of Body Movements (Grades Pre-K–1)

This workshop is designed to teach educators a unique, engaging, and effective program that helps early learners in both regular and special education classes to acquire phonemic awareness, listening, early literacy, vocabulary, and articulation skills through the use of body movements. The program has been shown to be beneficial to children who are English Language Learners, and students in schools who qualify for Title 1. Attendees will learn body movements for 40 phonemes along with techniques for teaching developmental listening and language skills in both virtual and classroom settings. Instructor: Holly Thomas

February 27 and March 6

Online Saturdays, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM ET 6 CTLE or .6 CEU $195 (not offered for credit) Materials Fee: $80 Registration Deadline: 2/16