*Pre-requisite for this course is the successful completion of Foundations: Nine Domains This hybrid course will be presented both virtually (3 modules) and in-person (3 modules). Participants in this twelve-hour, six module, professional development series will be introduced to the components of the instructional cycle as it applies to high-quality infant and toddler classroom and caregiver settings. This course will explore how the RIELDS are used as a foundation for developing curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and will immerse participants in the exploration and study of the principles of responsive caregiving, infant/toddler development, the role of the caregiver/educator in supporting infant and toddler development and learning, and utilizing assessment data to make curricular and instructional decisions.
