EPS 522 Responding to Young Learners: Applying Scientifically-Based Research to Promote Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Social-Emotional Development in Preschool Children

Course Number: EPS 522
Course Title: Responding to Young Learners: Applying Scientifically-based Research to Promote Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Social-Emotional Development in Preschool Children
Class #: 6219
Dates:February 4 - May 10, 2013
Location: Online
Faculty: Debora Schofield, Culter Institute
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: $1,324.00 (Maine Resident)
Registration Form: Click Here (pdf) or call 780-5054

This course focuses on the promotion of language, literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development of preschool children through the integration of evidence-based practices and scientifically-based research within the preschool curriculum and in alignment with Maine’s Early Childhood Learning Guidelines. Course content includes examination of the development of preschool children, including children with special educational needs, those considered at risk, and with diverse backgrounds and abilities, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B, Maine’s Chapter 101, and the State Performance Plan. Students explore the integration of language, literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional content across the preschool curriculum with strategies for applying intentional teaching and tiered levels of intervention to provide optimal learning experiences for all preschool-aged children in least restrictive environments. The learning audiences for this educational option are early care and education and early intervention providers who work in Child Development Services, Head Start, child care, and pre-K settings. Completion of this course qualifies for MDOE 282 (birth-5) Endorsement and 081 Language Development and Literacy Endorsement.