Designing Effective Early Childhood Classroom Environments EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52
Safe, responsive, and nurturing environments are an important part of supporting the learning and development of young children. Well planned out classrooms help to prevent challenging behaviors and provide effective interventions for students with special needs. This 3-hour course is designed to assist participants in developing a classroom structure that will promote universal access for all young learners while supporting behavior management and incorporating developmentally appropriate practices. Participants will explore the classroom environment, focusing on the physical arrangement of the classroom, creating interest areas, and visual boundaries. An overview of the environmental guidelines found in the California Preschool Curriculum Framework as well as in the Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) will be discussed. This course will explore the interconnected physical, social, sensory and temporal components of the classroom environment, along with adaptations to assist teachers in meeting the needs of students with special needs.
Intended Audience
Early childhood special education teachers and paraprofessionals, gen ed early childhood PK, TK and K teachers, and paraprofessionals.
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VERONICA ROUSSEAU PROGRAM SPECIALIST (760) 646-8000 x267 veronica.rousseau@cahelp.org # 03:00 Hours
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Effective Strategies for Large Group Time Instruction EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52
Large Group Time instruction, sometimes called Circle-time, Carpet-time, or Morning Message is a traditional part of the daily routine in an early childhood classroom. It builds a sense of community where the whole class comes together for special announcements, movement and music activities, interactive storytelling, and other shared experiences. This course will explore the importance of Large Group Time and focus on concrete, developmental appropriate strategies and hands on activities to keep all students engaged. Participants will practice how to facilitate a child-centered Large Group Time where students are actively engaged allowing for many opportunities to make choices and take leadership roles with their peers. Strategies such as embedding the instruction of IEP goals, differentiating instruction, encouraging the active physical involvement of students, and creating opportunities for meaningful communication will be discussed.
Intended Audience
Early Childhood Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals, Gen Ed Early Childhood PK - First Grade Teachers and Paraprofessionals.
LCAP Priorities
VERONICA ROUSSEAU PROGRAM SPECIALIST (760) 646-8000 x267 veronica.rousseau@cahelp.org # 06:00 Hours
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Achievement, Implementing State Standards, Other Pupil Outcomes
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