INSTRUCTOR: L. Danyetta Najoli

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: INTERACTIVE INTERNET-BASED LEARNING

• E-mail discussion groups with class participants and instructor
• Lecture and class notes via e-mail

• Complete two toddler observations/evaluations

• Self-Directed Learning

APPROVED:

ODMRDD 30 Hour Seminar – Early Intervention

30 Hours ODMRDD CEU (Early Intervention, SSA, Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent – Program/Supports Stream, County Board Members)

EVALUATION:

• Completion of class assignments
• Competency evaluation
• Session evaluation (participant feedback)

COST: $125 per person (Featured Class...$30 Discount)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 20, 2012

(Class size will be limited to 15 participants)

COURSE DATES:

All correspondence with course participants will be via e-mail. Course lecture notes and assignments will be posted by midnight on Sunday night of each week. An active e-mail account is required. All assignments must be completed by March 24, 2012 in order for participants to receive credit.

Refund Policy: 100% refund prior to registration deadline. 50% refund after registration deadline. No refunds after the start date of the class.

COURSE CONTENT

Section 1:

• Understanding Theories 
• Pre-Natal and Peri-Natal Development 
• Learning Your Own Character Strengths

Section 2:

• Child and Brain Development 
• Lesson Planning             

Section 3:

• Growth and Development in Cognition, Communication, Social/Emotional, Physical And Adaptive Behaviors

Section 4:

• Supportive Child-Adult Relationships and Adult-Adult Relationships 
• Understanding Children Within Family Culture and Community
• Play Skills