In the Preschool Foundations course, Jennifer Grisham, a nationally recognized expert and author in the
Early Childhood field, will provide participants with connections between the Essential Elements in
High-Quality Preschool in Iowa, providing a high-quality universal tier in preschool programs and
her book, Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings, written in
collaboration with Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and Mary Louise Hemmeter. Jennifer will show how to
involve families in preschool programs, use initial assessment information to create a quality
environment, create a sense of belonging for all children and use the assess-plan-teach cycle to
positively impact outcomes for young children.
This course is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education (DE). Make sure you have registered also with the Iowa Department of Education registration as well. IDOE Registration link.
https://IDOE.zoom.us/j/96162406803?pwd=Nexk2VHhsSrurPyJNg5mDOJvTCHzII.1