Presenter: Elizabeth Dennison
This 4-part series can be taken for personal development and/or a certificate of completion. The presenter, Elizabeth Dennison, has written a letter explaining what to expect with the series, as well as how to maximize this training by reading particular sections of books and doing different training exercises.
Part 1: (126 minutes)
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Outcomes:
- Increased understanding of how language development is critical for early literacy development
- Awareness of strategies for working on early concept development
Part 2: (131 minutes)
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Outcomes:
- More strategies for early concept development
- Methods and tools to use in assessing early literacy development
Part 3: (122 minutes)
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Outcomes:
- Knowledge of how to access literacy materials in braille
- Make simple adaptations of materials in braille
- How to provide early instruction in Braille readiness
- How to provide meaningful reading, storytelling and early writing experiences for children with vision loss
Part 4: (112 minutes)
Attachments:
Outcomes:
- Activities to assist children in developing the fine motor and tactile skills that will be needed for reading
- How to incorporate literacy skills activities in the preschool early elementary classroom routines
- How to access a variety of early literacy experiences in the community