Course Details

Course 18: Exploring Effective Schedules, Diverse Activity Formats, Planning Tools, and Staff Roles

Course ID 72672

CypherWorx

(888) 685-4440

Description

Flexible schedules make it possible to provide a varied program of activities that support the developmental needs and interests of school-age children. By establishing a flexible schedule, school-age staff can plan and implement a variety of different activity formats.
To develop a balanced program, it is important for school-age staff to take a systematic approach to both short-term and long-range planning. Staff can use a variety of different planning tools to plan different types of activities.
To implement a diverse program of activities, it is essential for school-age staff to recognize and use a wide variety of different roles as they interact with children throughout the program day. NOTE: Completion of Courses 1-4 and 13-17 is recommended as a prerequisite to taking Course 18.

2.00 Hours

Course Level

Formal

General Continuing Education

Course Category

School Age

Formal Approved

(2 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Strategies to manage an effective program operation (2 Hours)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

School Age

Elementary (K-3rd grade)

Middle (4th-8th grade)

Goals and Objectives

As a result of this training, students will be able to:
• Discuss the components of effective school-age program schedules.
• Design a flexible school-age program schedule that supports a balanced, varied program of activities.
• Identify important questions to ask when planning program experiences that can support the positive development of children.

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