Live Webinar: Supporting Infant/Toddler Language Development

Category: Infant/Toddler, CDA
Length: 1.5hrs [Live Webinar: October 13th at 6PM CT or October 17th at 8AM CT]

Course Description:
High-quality interactions play an essential role in supporting language, learning, and development during the earliest years. In Supporting Infant/Toddler Language Development, participants will explore key components of the Infant CLASS framework, including Facilitated Exploration and Early Language Support, along with the Toddler CLASS domain of Engaged Support for Learning. This session focuses on practical strategies educators can use to respond to young children, encourage exploration, promote early communication and language development, and actively engage infants and toddlers in learning. Through practical techniques and reflective practice, participants will strengthen the quality of teacher-child interactions and create responsive experiences that support positive developmental outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply strategies from the CLASS framework to provide emotional support and promote early language development in infants and toddlers.
• Use developmentally appropriate techniques to facilitate exploration and provide engaged support for learning.
• Apply practical and reflective practices to strengthen teacher-child interactions and support positive developmental outcomes.

Certificate Information:
Participants will receive 1.5 hours of professional development and a certificate of completion upon attending the live session.

Aligned Core Competency Areas:

• Core Competency Area 1: Child Growth & Development
• Core Competency Area 2: Responsive Interactions and Guidance
• Core Competency Area 4: Supporting Skill Development
• Core Competency Area 3: Learning Environments, Planning Framework, Curriculum, and Standards