EPS 523 Care and Communication: Applying Evidence-based Practice to Promote Infant Toddler Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Social/Emotional Development

Course Number: EPS 523
Course Title: Care and Communication: Applying Evidence-based Practice to Promote Infant Toddler Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Social/Emotional Development
Class #: 3475
Dates: June 24-August 16, 2013
Times: Asynchronous Weekly Online Sessions
Delivery: Online
Faculty: Debra Scofield, Catherine E. Cutler Institute for Child & Family Policy USM Muskie School of Public Service
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: $1,359.00 (Maine Resident)
Registration Form: Click here or call 780-5054 (Registration begins March 1)

This online course focuses on the application of evidence-based practices that promote the language, literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development of infants and toddlers with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Course content integrates the neuroscience of early development and levels of intervention practice with family-centered theory and relationship-centered care to promote infant toddler well being. Through readings, online discussions, and practical activities, this holistic curriculum provides distance learners with the opportunity to compare and demonstrate models and approaches that promote individualized care for infants, toddlers, and families of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Completion of this course qualifies towards Maine Special Education Certification.