This course is designed to give you a new perspective on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs for young children from birth through age eight. In this course you will learn what is meant by curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and program planning as these terms apply to early childhood education. We will discuss several historical perspectives and theories on child development and examine best practice for early childhood education. We will also examine key concepts and specific activities for teaching various curricular content areas, including language and literacy, mathematics and science, and the expressive arts.

To register for VESi classes with clock hours through ESD123 please follow the directions below.

Step 1: Select the green "Register Now!" button to prepare your account for clock hours.
Step 2: Visit the VESi website to pay the $140 courseware fee or call VESi at 1-800-313-6744 between 8:00AM-5:00PM PST, Monday through Friday.
Step 3: Turn all course materials into VESi upon completion.
Step 4: Your clock hours will be available to purchase through your account on this site after we receive completion confirmation from VESi. You will receive an e-mail from esd123@mail.pdenroller.org once it is recorded.