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PL - Preschool Foundations
Zoom IADept of Ed June 9 2026 (Area-wide)




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.  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 also registered with the Iowa Department of Education registration as well. Iowa Department of Education Preschool Foundations Link.


Important Session Information:


Course Requirements

Participants create a "Welcome Tool" (like a newsletter draft, classroom layout sketch, or lesson plan) that explicitly incorporates at least three of the 5 essential elements, accompanied by a brief rationale.

Handouts will be provided via google drive.  Participants should have access to google drive.  

Session Notes:


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.
Registration ends at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Session ID:
56244
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Credit Type & Fee 

Date Time Location
6/9/2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Zoom - Link to be provided before the session
6/10/2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Zoom - Link to be provided before the session
500 NE 6th Street, Pocahontas IA 50574 | Phone 866-540-3858 | plaeapd@plaea.org
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