Course Overview:

Care like parents, teach like experts. Educators design play-based, developmentally appropriate learning, scaffold language & SEL, and set up safe, inclusive environments—partnering with families to raise classroom quality and readiness.

Learning Outcomes:

• Design DAP, play-based activities
• Scaffold language and social-emotional learning
• Create safe, inclusive learning environments
• Track milestones; adapt lesson plans
• Engage families as partners

Course Content:

Intro —

Objective: DAP & play‑based essentials.

• Developmental domains overview
• Classroom setup & routines
• Teacher–child interactions

1‑Day —

Objective: Plan, facilitate, observe effectively.

• Lesson planning & centers
• Scaffolding language & SEL
• Observation & documentation
• Family engagement practices

2‑Day —

Objective: Inclusive practice & continuous improvement.

• Differentiation & inclusion
• Safety and health routines
• Quality improvement cycles

Formats: Intro, 1-Day, 2-Day
Audience: ECE teachers, assistants, school leaders
Methods: Demonstrations, planning labs, peer observation
Measurement & Support: Portfolio artifacts + 30/60/90 improvement plan