Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Preschool Experience

An 8-part, virtual training series provided by the Diagnostic Center North (DCN).

Intended Audience

  • Teachers
  • Paraprofessionals
  • School psychologists
  • Speech-language pathologists
  • Administrators

Presenters

  • Sharon Reyes, M.S., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Cecelia Timek, M.A., Education Specialist
  • Natalie Jocic, M.S., LEP, ABSNP, School Psychologist

 

Classroom Setup, Classroom Management, and Staff Responsibilities

  • Setting up a preschool classroom with visual supports and predictable routines.
  • Creating a developmentally appropriate classroom schedule and utilizing support staff.

Date

Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Registration

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Building Language Through Play

Building language skills through play.

Date

Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration

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Emotional Regulation: Little Brain, Big Feelings

Modeling emotional regulation to lay the foundation for managing big feelings.

Date

Thursday, November 16th, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration

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Adaptive Skills and Academic Sequencing

Growing independent learners by encouraging children to learn by trying.

Date

Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration

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Behavior as Communication

Understanding the "why" of behavior (Hint: Behavior is communication) and reinforcing it effectively.

Date

Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration

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Cognition and Sequencing

Using play-based sequencing activities to support later academic and language development.

Date

Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration

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Data Collection

Using observations of classroom activities to capture data for Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.

Date

Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration

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IEP Goal Implementation

Developing an Activity Matrix using baseline levels to draft appropriate goals and track progress in activities throughout the day.

Date

Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration

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