Speech and Language Development in Early Education Settings 

Course Description: This course will discuss the typical speech development patterns of young children and activities that can be used in early childhood settings to promote and support language development for typically developing children, english language learners and children with speech delays. 
Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to describe the difference between speech and language, and between receptive and expressive language.
2. Participants will be able to identify the components of language, as well as typical and non-typical patterns of speech development.
3. Participants will be able to list strategies to support diverse language learners.
4. Participants will practice planning activities to support speech and language development and learn to use storytelling to support language development. 

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EEC Training Hours: 5

CEU: 0.5

Core Competency Alignment: Area 1: Understanding the Growth and Development of Children and Youth

QRIS Standard Alignment: Standard 3: Workforce Qualification and Professional Development