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FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS * 3 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Supporting Families with Special Needs
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Attention:  This is a 3 hour course.

It is expected that it will take you close to 3 hours to complete this training.  You may work on the course in increments of time that fit your schedule.  When you leave the course, make a note of what page that you are on. When you return use the MENU to return to where you left off.  If you need help, click on the student support chat on the bottom left corner.
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Learning Outcomes

Course Overview
Child care centers will serve families of all sizes, make-ups, needs and concerns. Families with special needs often experience challenges when it comes to child care and are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This course will give directors and administrators more information on the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as how to create a program that strives to fit the needs of families with special needs. This includes realistic tools, regulations, and concepts to support families with special needs in your community and in your center. 

A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed. for developing the curriculum for this course. 
Level
2
  • Washington STARS Credit: Family and Community Partnerships (3 hours)
  • CDA Content Area:  Positive Relationships with Families (3 hours)
  • Define the following terms:
    • People First Vocabulary
    • Reasonable Modification
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act
    • Inclusion
    • Positive Interaction Strategies
  • Analyze environmental accommodations in classrooms for children with disabilities
  • Identify Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and non-compliance examples
  • Discuss factors that influence families when choosing a child care center
  • Determine staff roles in meeting the needs of families with special needs
  • Describe assistive technology and what its purpose is in the early childhood classroom
  • Identify “people first” phrases from a given list
​Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

Meet the Trainer for this Course ​​​

Aurora is an approved Washington State STARS Trainer. 

​Aurora Tollestrup graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She has worked with children and families from preschool to seventh grade in public and private schools in her community as a teacher, advocate and volunteer. A strong community connection and working relationships with colleagues influenced her teaching practices and continue to inspire her work in Education. She believes that educators with a passion for the success and wellbeing of the children they work with need tremendous support and that is where her motivation comes from. ​​ 

Aurora is the Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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