The Early Intervention Technical Assistance Online Learning Portal now features a five-course professional development session on Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood.

These courses, designed for professionals working across all Pennsylvania Early Childhood and Early Intervention programs, will lead participants through activities and assignments that support the application of learning directly to the early childhood environment.

Courses

The Inclusion Course Series consists of the following courses:

• Working Together

  This online course provides a framework for successful collaboration to provide quality inclusive opportunities for every child.

• Focus on Attitudes & Beliefs

  This online course looks at how our actions are shaped by our attitudes and beliefs, and how societal attitudes and beliefs have shaped service systems.

• Building Relationships to Support All Children

  This session focuses on establishing, building, and maintaining positive relationships to support children in inclusive classroom settings.

• Universal Design for Learning in Early Childhood Settings

  This session provides early childhood educators with information, insights, and opportunities for practice related to the implementation of universal design in early childhood settings.

• Individualizing for Meaningful Inclusion

  Participants will be provided with information, tools, and resources to guide them through the process of making adaptations to the classroom environment, routines, and/or activities that support individuals or groups of children who are experiencing challenges. This session requires the completion of activities in an early childhood classroom environment.

Learn More

To learn more about each course and register, visit the Professional Development page of the EITA Portal. These courses are listed under the Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood section.