COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This first 6 hour session provides a foundation for understanding and using Healthy Beginnings as a child developmental tool. An introduction to the new Healthy Beginnings guide is provided, while supplies last
 
This course costs $62 per participant.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.
 
HOURS BREAKDOWN:
0.6 IACET CEUs or 6 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development- 2, Curriculum- 1.5, Professionalism- 1.5,
Community- 1
 
COURSE LOGISTICS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT:
Registered participants will receive a Healthy Beginnings Guide, while supplies last.
 
This course is offered in-person and virtually. 
Virtual: A laptop, computer or tablet that includes a functional camera, microphone and headphones/speaker is required in order to complete this course virtually. A phone device is not acceptable. A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each participant via email prior to their scheduled course.
In-Person: A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each registered participant. Participants should bring a pen or pencil for note taking. 
The Instructor will utilize Powerpoint slides and speech to present the content material. A variety of videos, charts and tables may be utilized to demonstrate content ideas and concepts. 
 
LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:
Identify the developmental needs of infants and toddlers;
Demonstrate the connection between development and learning birth to 5;
Describe basic assumptions of child development and define “developmental continuum”;
Define “responsive caregiving”;
Identify key features of “Healthy Beginnings” and determine how it can be used in an early childhood setting.

 
LEARNER ASSESSMENT METHOD:
Participants' knowledge will be assessed through a Post-Assessment via Google Form and the Google Form link will be provided to each participant immediately following a course. The assessment will include multiple choice and/or matching questions to test comprehension. Upon successful completion and receiving a 75% or higher, participants will receive their certificate by email. 
 
CRITERIA FOR EARNING IACET CEUs:
Participants will be awarded their certificates when the following has been met:
Course has been paid in full.
Participants have attended the course from beginning to end.
Participants have completed the Post-Assessment, scoring a 75% or higher.