Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This 3 hour course is intended to provide a basic overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the basic requirements of this law, and how this applies to child care programs.

This course costs $32 per participant. 

PREREQUISITES: 

There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.

HOURS BREAKDOWN:

0.3 IACET CEUs or 3 Core of Knowledge Hours:  Special Needs- 3

COURSE LOGISTICS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT:

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:

1. The basic requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act;

2. Inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school-age programs;

3. Strategies for including all children in early childhood education and school-age programs; and

4. Available local, state, and national resources.

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 CREDIT HOURS:

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.