Welcome to the Curriculum Modifications Modules professional development series! This online series was created by the Center for Early Learning Professionals using materials developed by the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning. Each module describes strategies that early childhood educators can use to modify their learning environment and interactions to meet the varying needs of children in their classroom. While all early learning professionals can benefit from this series, the modules are best suited for center-based teachers and teacher assistants.

On this webpage, you can access and view a brief introduction video and five in-depth Curriculum Modifications Modules. Please print the activity handouts before viewing each module, and complete the activities as instructed. You can earn a total of 5 PD hours by viewing all five modules, completing the module activities, and submitting responses to an online survey following Module 5. Please be sure to answer each question completely and thoroughly, as PD hours will be awarded accordingly. If questions are not answered thoroughly, PD hours will not be awarded for that module.

If you have difficulty downloading and opening any of the handouts below, be sure to install the free Adobe Reader.

If you have questions about the modules or anything on this webpage, please contact us 401-736-9020.

**Note: You MUST complete the survey after Module 5 to receive a certificate of completion.**

Introduction Video

Module 1: Setting Up the Environment

Handouts (print before viewing module):

• Modification Match Learning Activity (PDF)
• Child Participation Evaluation Form (PDF)
• Module 1 presentation slides (PDF; print or download as needed)

Module 2: Materials

Handouts (print before viewing module):

• Planning for Child Preferences (PDF)
• Materials Adaptation Learning Activity (PDF)
• Module 2 presentation slides (PDF; print or download as needed)

Module 3: Peer Support

Handouts (print before viewing module):

• Peer Pairing Learning Activity (PDF)
• Module 3 presentation slides (PDF; print or download as needed)

Module 4: Facilitation and Interactions

Handouts (print before viewing module):

• What Would You Do? (PDF)
• Mind Map Learning Activity (PDF)
• Module 4 presentation slides (PDF; print or download as needed)

Module 5: Putting It Into Action

Handouts (print before viewing module):

• Activity Matrix (PDF)
• Teacher’s Modification Worksheet (PDF)
• Module 5 presentation slides (PDF; print or download as needed)

Online Survey

Once you have completed all five modules, you must complete and submit the online survey to receive a certificate of completion verifying your 5 PD hours.

To obtain your certificate, you must:

1. Have an active online account with the Center. If you do not have an account, please sign up here.
2. Complete and submit the survey. Once we receive your completed survey, your certificate will be available for download (within seven to 10 days) from the “My Course History” section of your account in the Center’s data system.

Complete Survey

Additional Resources

• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS)
• Rhode Island Workforce Knowledge and Competencies (WKCs)
• Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center – Highly Individualized Teaching and Learning (website)
• Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, by Susan R. Sandall and Ilene S. Schwartz, Brookes Publishing, 2008