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Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos

The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos

Registration Fee:$199.95
Location:Ohio CCRRA
6660 Doubletree Avenue, Ste 11
Columbus, OH 43229
Date:April 8-9, 2010

This information-packed two days of training offers participants an overview of The Creative Curriculum® Approach for Infants, Toddlers and Twos, including the Assessment Toolkit. The training agenda covers:

  • The philosophical basics of The Creative Curriculum® Approach for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
  • An exploration of the teacher's guide as a valuable resource
  • General strategies for implementing the Creative Curriculum® system in the classroom
  • Overview of child observation techniques and different types of assessment data collection methods.
  • Identification and use of the different components of the Assessment Toolkit.

Daily Agenda

Check-in:8:30 am - 9:00 am
Sessions:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lunch:Lunch is not included in registration and will be on your own.

Syllabus

DAY ONE

Welcome and Introductions

Overview of The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos

  • Fundamental beliefs
  • Key points about the curriculum
  • Overview of theory and research

Knowing Infants, Toddlers, and Twos

  • Portraits of child development
  • Understanding that each child is unique: Temperament
  • The goals and objectives of the curriculum
  • Looking at development on a continuum

Creating a Responsive Environment

  • Setting up the physical environment
  • Creating a schedule
  • Responsive planning

Wrap Up

  • Reflections on the day
  • Questions and comments

DAY TWO

Overview of The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos

  • The organization of the curriculum
  • Goals and objectives

An Introduction to the Developmental Continuum Assessment System

  • Linking curriculum and assessment
  • Exploring the toolkit
  • Getting to know the Developmental Continuum
  • Using the goals and objectives of The Creative Curriculum® as a focus for observation

Collecting Facts

  • Setting up a system for organizing and documenting learning
  • Observing and documenting children's learning
  • Maintaining a portfolio for each child

Analyzing and Evaluating Facts

  • Analyzing the facts using the goals and objectives
  • Using the Developmental Continuum to evaluate children's progress
  • Using the Individual Child Profile

Planning for Each Child and the Group

  • Planning for each child using the Child Planning and Group Planning Form
  • Sharing information with families and planning together

Wrap Up and Evaluation

  • Reflections on the day
  • Questions and answers
  • Evaluations

Events fill up quickly and space is limited! We recommend that you register as early as possible. For your convenience, we offer three ways to register!

Online: Whether you're paying by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) or purchase order, it's fast and easy to register individuals and groups online! Register online Register Online

Fax: a completed registration form for each participant to (336) 712-3243 with purchase order or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) payment information.

Mail: a completed registration form for each participant with your payment (company check, money order, cashier's check, purchase order or credit card payment information) to:

Kaplan Early Learning Company
Attn: Training/Professional Development
PO Box 67
Lewisville, NC 27023

Walk-in Registrations

Walk-in registrations will be accepted only as space permits. We recommend that you contact our professional development department at 800-334-2014, ext. 3228 a minimum of one business day in advance to inquire about availability. In order to register on-site, you must bring a check or signed purchase order with you to the event.

Confirmation

All registration information must be provided and payment submitted before confirmation will be sent via email or fax. Each participant will receive confirmation of registration. If you are paying by purchase order, you must submit a signed copy of the purchase order via fax (336) 712-3243 or mail to guarantee your space and receive confirmation of your registration. Contact our professional development department at 800-334-2014, ext. 3228 with questions regarding the status of your registration.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds of registration fees will be issued for cancellations received in writing via mail, fax or email five business days before the event start date. Cancellations received less than five business days prior to the start of the event will not be eligible for a refund or credit. Kaplan reserves the right to cancel any training within 21 days of the event with a full refund of the registration fee.

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