Baby Steps and Building Blocks: Infant/Toddler Child Development

Summary

Professionals in the field of early intervention require foundational knowledge of how child development unfolds in the first three years of life. This four-part linked series is designed to enhance participants' knowledge of infant/toddler development and to strengthen practices related to supporting families' understanding and implementation of developmentally appropriate, responsive interactions throughout daily routines and activities.

Those newer to the world of infants and toddlers with delays and/or disabilities may find this series to be an essential tool in your work with children and families. Professionals who have been supporting children and families for many years can benefit from this series by revisiting and refreshing their knowledge of infant/toddler development and practices for promoting development.

 Sessions in this series are scheduled to be held:

1. Thursday, September 5th, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
2. Friday, September 27th, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
3. Friday, October 11th, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
4. Wednesday, October 23rd, from 9:00 a m- 3:00 pm

Short readings and/or reflections will be assigned between sessions.

Participation in all components of this series is required in order to receive a Certificate of Attendance and 25 hours of IL early intervention credential credit. No partial credit will be awarded.