Demonstrate understanding of research theoretical and legal foundations for special programs.
Discover the research theoretical and legal foundations behind special programs in early childhood education and child care centers. Gain an understanding of the benefits of program accreditation and the Child Care Credential program, highlighting their importance in promoting quality care and professional development.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
- Demonstrates understanding of the ADA and how it applies to childcare programs
- Demonstrates understanding of community organizations that support early childhood programs.
- Demonstrate understanding of using assessment and observation for short and long term goal development for special needs
- Demonstrate understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of children with special needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of child care policies, licensing regulations, and legal and advocacy issues.
- Demonstrate understanding of the research done on mixed-age group instruction.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program.
- Demonstrates understanding of early intervention and its importance
- Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
- Demonstrate an understanding of individual planning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how environment and equipment modifications support individual needs
- Demonstrate understand developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
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