1. WestEd.org Framing the Curriculum: Families, Interactions, Environments, and Materials PITC Partners for Quality Advanced Training 2014

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3. Agenda Arrival & welcome Session introduction Opening activity Introduction to the Curriculum Framework Going Deeper: Table work for Ch. 3, 4, 5, 6 Bring it together

4. WestEd.org Learning Objectives Participants will deepen their understanding of the I/T Curriculum Framework structure and content. Explore strategies for supporting development through: interactions; environment & materials; and partnerships with families.

5. WestEd.org Time Capsule When you think about planning curriculum for infants and toddlers, what could be important about the following? Environments and materials Interactions Engaging Families

6. WestEd.org Curriculum Framework Builds on the California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations. Provides a structure or framework to support care teachers in creating learning environments and opportunities that invite children to explore, discover, problem solve, and practice.

7. WestEd.org Organization of the Framework Ch. 1 : Presents general considerations on which the curriculum framework is built. Ch. 2 : Describes the CA Early Learning and Development System. Ch. 3-6 : Focuses on the 4 domains in the foundations. Appendix : Resources for teachers of children with disabilities or other special needs. (See p. 9)

8. WestEd.org Treasure Hunt

9. WestEd.org Preparing go Deeper: Table work for Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6 Write the name of your domain at the top of a sheet of chart paper with the Guiding Principle from your instruction card underneath. Follow the instructions on the card.

10. WestEd.org 15 minutes Break

11. WestEd.org Interactions See instruction card for this activity. On a sheet of chart paper, write the name of your domain and the page number of your vignette at the top, and attach the considerations for your vignette on the page.

12. WestEd.org Environments & Materials See instruction card for this activity. In pairs or as a table group, discuss your ideas for presenting this material to training participants.

13. WestEd.org Engaging Families See instruction card for this activity. Choose a recorder to write responses to the Questions for Reflection on the paper provided.

14. WestEd.org Bringing it all together

15. WestEd.org Closing Comments: Weaving the elements together for success