An Introduction to Inclusive Child Care for Preschool and School-Age Children

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This 2-hour course is the first in a series of online trainings designed to help child care providers and directors gain a better understanding of how to create an inclusive child care environment for preschool and school-age children with special needs.

Course Information

This 2-hour course is the first in a series of online trainings designed to help child care providers and directors gain a better understanding of how to create an inclusive child care environment for preschool and school-age children with special needs.

During this online course, you will be presented with an in-depth look at inclusive care, why it should be a goal of every program, what you actually do in inclusive care, and what a typical day looks like in such a program.

This course was developed and produced by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and using funds provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.

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