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Learning guidelines focus of workshops

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Penquis Child Care Resource Development Center will offer 24 hours of training in Maine Early Childhood Learning Guidelines at its offices at 50 North St. Classes meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 28 through March 10. The cost of the training is $20.

The state’s early childhood learning guidelines were developed for children ages 3 to 5 as a precursor to the Maine Learning Results for kindergarten through grade 12. Session topics include an introduction to the guidelines, integrating guidelines into current curriculums, adapting guidelines to children with special needs, observation and assessment of young children using the guidelines, and sharing them with families.

People interested in taking the course should call in advance to make sure space is available. Call 973-3533 or 888-917-1100 for information or to register.


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