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Assessment of Communication of Toddlers: Birth to Two Years
Presented by Gina Blume, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #31354Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course outlines the framework of assessing communication in infants and children through age 24 months. Normal development, formal and informal assessment, red flags for other disorders and communication acquisition charts will be reviewed.

Supporting Young Children's Social-Emotional Literacy - Part 2
Presented by Pamelazita Buschbacher, EdD, CCC-SLP
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Course: #31350Level: Intermediate1 Hour
A large and complex feeling vocabulary is a prerequisite skill to emotional regulation and successful interpersonal interactions for children and adults. This presentation, the second in a two-part series, will provide further information and specific evidence-based strategies for early childhood educators to utilize as they support babies and young children’s development of social-emotional literacy.

Providing Alternative Positioning in Preschool
Presented by Michelle Lange, BS, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
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Course: #31349Level: Advanced1 Hour
When working with young students, children may spend time outside of the wheelchair and in other positions. This course will discuss simple tips for providing a variety of appropriate positions outside the wheelchair in the classroom.

Cultural Awareness in Working with Latino Families
Presented by Anarella Cellitti, PhD
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Course: #31336Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will explore cultural differences that could interfere with working and communicating with Latino families. Participants will learn about potential barriers and helpful strategies to use when working with Latino families.

Outdoor Play: Health and Safety for Preschoolers
Presented by Heather Olsen, EdD
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Course: #31342Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will address the importance of outdoor play for preschools, specifically as it provides opportunities for children to develop intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. The session will further discuss the health and safety of preschool outdoor play experiences.

Home Visiting 101
Presented by Chris Watkins, MA, MBA
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Course: #31337Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course provides an introduction to home visits for teachers and other educational staff. Techniques for adult education, how the home impacts the school environment, and steps to set up home visits will be included.

Supporting Young Children's Social-Emotional Literacy - Part 1
Presented by Pamelazita Buschbacher, EdD, CCC-SLP
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Course: #31212Level: Intermediate1 Hour
A large and complex feeling vocabulary is a prerequisite skill to emotional regulation and successful interpersonal interactions for children and adults. This presentation, the first in a two-part series, will provide information on the value, as well as evidenced-based strategies in resolving and preventing challenging behaviors in young children (ages 18 months through 7 years of age) by recognizing, acknowledging, and supporting children’s development of social-emotional literacy.

Successful Strategies for Marketing Your Business
Presented by Tom Copeland, BA, JD
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Course: #31309Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will help directors, administrators, and owners promote their business to parents by communicating their benefits and developing a strategy to attract parents using the Internet.

Legal Considerations in Early Childhood Programs
Presented by Tom Copeland, BA, JD
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Course: #31283Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will help caregivers reduce the risks of running a child care business. It will cover topics such as price fixing, illegal discrimination, custody disputes, privacy, transportation issues, and parent conflicts.

Down Syndrome
Presented by Cara Koscinski, BS, MOT, OTR/L
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Course: #31311Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Children with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome which impacts each child differently. Early intervention with 0-5 year olds promotes a child’s development with social, play, physical, emotional, and cognitive development.