Intended Audience: FCCB workshops are intended for licensed and license-exempt child care providers, family, friend, and neighbor providers, and other providers who care for children in mixed-age groups. Workshop content is centered on children ages birth – five, in home care settings. Workshops do not fulfill pre-licensure requirements and provide ECE units.

Training Description: Using a child-centered approach, this course focuses on the development of language and literacy skills needed for the transition to kindergarten. Participants will gain increased understanding and competence in methods for supporting emerging language and literacy capabilities, as well as guidelines concerning the creation of a print-rich environment. Topics include: language development in the early years infusing play with language promoting circles of communication supporting language development in the home The Center for Excellence in Child Development supports a holistic approach to preparing children for school, recognizing that young children learn through play and through relationships with caring adults. The School Readiness series blends research-based knowledge with the teaching skills needed to guide young learners.

Event Address: fccbtraining.org

Registration Contact Email: [email protected]

Language of Instruction: English

Instructor Name: Michelle Galindo & Razzan Zahra

Workshop Day 1: 3/2/24, 9:00a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please call: Yamileth Jimenez at (408) 260-3722

or email: [email protected]

Pre-requisite course required: None. To learn more about Direct-Service Workshops, please visit the FCCB website.

This workshop will be presented via Zoom, in English. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the workshop.

Funded by The California Department of Social Services, Administered by WestEd