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Quality Development (QD)

Connecting the Dots: 2025


Description
This course helps educators connect the dots between the Florida Early Learning Standards, quality teacher-child interactions, and play-based learning. Educators will discover how to implement strategies to increase quality interactions while using play-based activity plans created by the Division of Early Learning (DEL) for Pre-K classrooms.

Course Objectives:
1. Understand that content learning can happen in the context of play.
2. Develop strategies to increase interactions that support children’s learning and development.
3. Understand and use resources for teaching content that align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards.


This is an online, self-paced training.

Participants earn 0.5 CEUs upon successful completion of the course.

No Refunds once registration is complete.
Content
  • Introduction to Connecting the Dots
  • Introduction & Learning Objectives
  • Course Syllabus
  • Resources for Course
  • Section 1: Physical Development & Approaches to Learning
  • Popcorn Parachute Play Presentation
  • Video: Incorporating Motor Play in the Preschool Classroom
  • Six Steps for Supporting Positive Behavior
  • Encouraging Curiosity
  • Section One Checkpoint
  • Section 2: Social and Emotional Development & Language and Literacy
  • May I Take Your Order Presentation
  • Planning to Deepen Understanding
  • Playdough Faces Presentation
  • Self & Parallel Talk
  • Section Two Checkpoint
  • Section 3: Mathematical Thinking & Scientific Inquiry
  • I See Shapes Everywhere Presentation
  • Video: Using Math Talk to Support Learning
  • Sensational Senses Presentation
  • Section Three Checkpoint
  • Section 4: Social Studies & Creative Expression Through the Arts
  • The Same Yet Different Presentation
  • Video: Creative Art with Young Children
  • Resource: NAEYC Process Art Article
  • Section Four Checkpoint
  • Section Five: Course Summary
  • Connecting the Dots Summary
  • Resource: Concepts Across the Standards
  • References and Course Creator Bio
  • Section 6: Demonstrate Knowledge
  • Part I
  • Part II
  • Student Survey of Instruction
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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