Time to Sign: Fostering Communication Skills - Alabama Public Television Time to Sign: Fostering Communication Skills
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Time to Sign: Fostering Communication Skills

This is a free training from Alabama Public Television. It is approximately two hours in length and can be held online or in-person at your workplace.

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Educator Grade Level

Infant and Toddler Educator

Subjects

Child Development | Early Literacy | Early Communication

Hours or Certification

Awards Professional Development Hours

Location

On-Site | Zoom

Created By

Pauline Lewis, M. Ed.

Tags

Caregivers | toddlers | infants | sign language

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This training explores early language development and communication skills starting at birth.  In this training, participants will learn the benefits of sign language and how to use sign language in the early childhood environment to support infants’ and toddlers’ communication skills.

Training Level: Basic
DHR Training Areas: CD
CDA Subject Areas: 2,3
CKA Content Areas: CDG, LEE
CCDF Training Areas: 13
Target Age Group: Infant and Toddlers
Quality Indicator: C: Child Development

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