Early Childhood: Program Planning

Course Description

Early Childhood: Program Planning $460 – 4 CEUs

Program Planning will cover planning and implementing a comprehensive, research-based curriculum for young children. We will discuss what curriculum is, and identify guidelines presented by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We will review the steps for creating curriculum, planning a schedule, and creating lesson plans.

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