Model Course Proposal Directory: Instructional Practices

Early Childhood Education (PreK-2)

Grade Level Course Title # of Credits Description: Participants will... Semester/Year Offered School District or Organization Instructor of Record/Contact
Birth-6 years Pyramid Model Training Series 2 Provide rationale, theory and strategies to address each of the tiers of the Pyramid Model for Social and Emotional Competence. Fall 2012 Claire Lind
1.800.783.9322 Ext. 7236
clind@wisonsinearlychildhood.org
Early Childhood-Special Education Teachers Routine-Based Intervention Strategies for Supporting Children and Families 1 Review roles in supporting the Early Childhood indicators of WI’s State Performance Plan (SPP); explore various service delivery models; engage in reflective practices to develop the skills and competencies needed to provide effective consolation; review McWilliam’s work on “Routines-Based Interview”. Fall 2012 Jenny Kalis
Contact CEE office: 608.785.6528
Pre-K Screening Assessment: Evidence-Based Teaching Practices in Early Childhood Settings 1 Utilize a process for using WI Model Early Learning Standards and the Common Core State Standards; Explain components of WI’s multi-level system of support; Analyze child data to improve teaching and learning. Fall 2012 Gaye Tylka
(CESA #4)
608.786.4844
Pre-K Pyramid Model Training for Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning 1 Describe the relationship between children’s social emotional development and challenging behaviors, and the importance of building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues; Define emotional literacy and implement activities that build children’s “emotional vocabularies”. Fall 2012 Jenny Kalis
Contact CEE office: 608.785.6528
Pre-K Supporting Young Children's Language and Literacy Needs 1 Identity different methods to aid children in enhanced learning of reading, recognizing words and speaking abilities. Spring 2013 Gaye Tylka
(CESA #4)
608.786.4844