FPEC-HYBRID-20210201

This course is designed to emphasize evidence-based practices for supporting children who are culturally and linguistically diverse, inclusive practices and strategies for overcoming biases to build trusting and collaborative partnerships with families.  This course is a required training for early childcare professionals, in both urban and rural settings, who are working in a 4- or 5-star FOCUS TQRIS program. THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE.  Online classes will be held via ZOOM web conferencing, a computer with microphone and webcam is required. 

Objectives: 
• Heard the definition of the Full Participation of Each Child, explored the New Mexico Guiding Principles, and reflected on your personal culture
• Reviewed the components of professional development, used a self-assessment tool to reflect on your current practices, and identified an opportunity for growth to improve the quality of your practice
• Reviewed respectful and responsive strengths-based approaches and identified ways you can use these approaches to support a partnership with families as you consider all perspectives.
• Utilized a strengths-based approach to reframe interactions with children and explored strategies to support children using the 4 Elements of the Full Participation of Each Child
• Explored components of an anti-bias learning community, developed a plan for your classroom environment, and discussed how to address cultural dilemmas in the classroom.
• Reflected on the importance of intentionally planning for children and planned for children based on the 4 Elements of Full Participation.

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