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Assessing and Strengthening the Foundation for Children of All Ages

Examine the foundation of the HSCI framework for effective practice, creating a high-quality early childhood program, and explore approaches to strengthening this foundation.

Presentation Slides (PDF)

Presentation Slides – Spanish (PDF)

Presenter's Notes (PDF)

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Presentation Handouts

Classroom Quality Indicators Checklist(PDF)

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Optional: "Make & Take" Symbols (Link)

Planning for Transitions Worksheet (PDF)

Print & Go: Asking a Friend to Play (PDF)

Staff Zoning Chart Directions (PDF)

Staff Zoning Chart for 2 Staff Members (PDF)

Staff Zoning Chart for 3 Staff Members (PDF)

Session Evaluation Form (PDF)

Teacher's Guide: Membership (PDF)

Ask a Friend to Play Videos

Ask a Friend to Play

Gently Take by the Hand and Point to a Toy

Getting a Friend's Attention

Share a Toy

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