Infant/Toddler Development of Infant/Toddler Early Learning Standards
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2018 Table of Contents Development of Infant/Toddler Development of Infant/Toddler Early Learning Standards............... 3-4 Early Learning Standards Introduction to ITELSF.......................................................................... 5 Framework Guiding Principles.................................................................................. 6 Update: The Infant/Toddler Early Learning Standards Definitions.............................................................................................. 7 Framework was reviewed and updated according to the latest research by the Infant/Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) in Continuum of Standards Framework.................................................... 8 February 2018. Those participating include Janice Barnett, Approaches to Learning Chrissy Pownell, Alicia Hundley, Destiney Eckelberry, Paula Introduction to Approaches to Learning........................................... 9 Stewart, Tracey Barker, Cate Phillips, Blake Turley, Bethany Framework............................................................................... 10-17 Houchins, Tiffany Kiess, Ashley Cleaver, and Joyce Tucker. It is the hope of the ITSN that the document will serve as a guiding Social/Emotional Development Introduction to Social/Emotional Development.................................18 tool while planning activities for the babies in early care and Framework............................................................................... 19-33 education settings. Creative Expression Development The Early Learning Standards Framework for Infants and Introduction to Creative Expression Development............................ 34 Toddlers was developed under the guidance of the Quality Framework............................................................................... 35-43 Initiatives and Curriculum Committee of Partners Implementing Motor Development an Early Care and Education System (PIECES). The workgroup Introduction to Fine and Gross Motor Development..........................44 consisted of key stakeholders from the WV DHHR, Early Head 45-54 Framework................................................................................ Start, WV Birth to Three, Infant/Toddler Specialists Network, Language and Literacy Development child care, Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, and high- Introduction to Language and Literacy Development........................55 er education. Framework............................................................................... 56-69 The purpose of the group was to create a document that estab- Cognitive Development lishes a common language that illustrates what infants and tod- Introduction to Cognitive Development........................................... 70 Framework............................................................................... 71-83 dlers should know and do in the developmental process. The document is designed as a planning resource for caregivers, Glossary................................................................................................. 84 parents, consultants, administrators, home visitors, trainers, Definitions for words marked with an asterisk (*) can be found higher education, policy makers, and others. It is not intended in the glossary. to be an assessment tool. Users should carefully observe chil- Resources.......................................................................................... 85-86 dren, record notes, and use the document to guide intentional planning of activities to enhance children’s development. Individuals on Workgroup for ITELSF The following is a list of participants who assisted in the development of the Early Learning Standards Framework for Infants and Toddlers. Region 1: Wendy Miller, Infant Toddler Specialist Shauna Carrick, Early Childhood Specialist Janet Dozier, Associate Professor Child Care Resource Center, Wheeling Connect Child Care Resource & Referral, Cabin Creek Marshall University, Huntington Luanne Beard, Training Supervisor Kitty Cox-Coleman, Behavior Consultant Region V: Shannon Nichols, Infant Toddler Specialist Child Care Resource Center, Wheeling Connect Child Care Resource & Referral, Cabin Creek Mountainheart Community Services-North, Elkins Nancy Cheshire, Professor Diane Hughes, Director, Starting Points of Willetta Bolinger, Director Pierpont Community & Technical College, Fairmont Upper Kanawha Valley, Cabin Creek Mountainheart Community Services-North, Elkins Kristi D. Hixenbaugh, Disabilities Program Specialist Region IV: Sue Knisely, Infant Toddler Specialist Sarah R. Hicks, Child Care Nurse Health Consultant NCWVCAA Head Start/Early Head Start, Fairmont Link Child Care Resource & Referral, Huntington WVECTCR, Parsons Lynn Wallace, Director Paula Stewart, Early Childhood Specialist Mel Woodcock, Policy Coordinator Orchard Park Child Care Center, Wheeling Link Child Care Resource & Referral, Huntington West Virginia Birth to Three, Elkins Michele Forsythe, Director Nikki Rabel, Training Supervisor Region VI: Tricia Smith, Infant/Toddler Specialist Holy Family Child Care Center, Wheeling Link Child Care Resource & Referral, Huntington Mountainheart Community Services-South, Beckley Kelly Kiziminski, Speech-Language Pathologist Shannon Taylor, Behavior Consultant Enola Foust, Southern Regional Coordinator Easter Seals, Wheeling Link Child Care Resource & Referral, Huntington ACDS, Princeton Jeanie Hores, Director Kathy Meadows, Early Childhood Specialist Roma Lester, Behavior Consultant The King’s Daughters Child Care Center, Wheeling Link Child Care Resource & Referral, Huntington Mountainheart Community Services-South, Oceana Region II: Alicia Hundley, Infant Toddler Specialist Kerry Carnegie, Early Childhood Specialist Judy Olson, Director Choices Child Care Resource & Referral, Clarksburg Link Child Care Resource & Referral, Huntington Friends-R-Fun, Summersville Sheila Zickefoose, Developmental Specialist Erika Elkins, Graduate Student Teresa Nelson, Family Child Care Provider Interagency Coordinating Council, Buckhannon Marshall University, Huntington Marlinton Helen Wilson, Program Coordinator Glenna Bailey, Child Care Nurse Health Consultant C. Joe Preece, Infant/Toddler Specialist West Virginia Birth to Three, Parkersburg WVECTCR, Huntington Zero to Three Loyette Mathias, Child Care Licensing Specialist Erin Black, Director Quality Initiatives Unit: Melanie Clark WV DHHR, Moorefield Norma Gray Early Learning, Huntington Program Manager, WV DHHR, Charleston Darnell Lewis, Assistant Director Sarah Crouse Dick, Program Coordinator, Instructor Missy Smith, Early Care & Education Specialist Choices Child Care Resource & Referral, Clarksburg Marshall Community & Technical College, Huntington WV DHHR, Charleston Region III: Hallie Swift, Infant Toddler Specialist Susan Miller, Director Jessica Dianellos, Early Care & Education Specialist, Connect Child Care Resource & Referral, Cabin Creek Marshall University Early Learning Center, Huntington WV DHHR, Charleston Lisa Ertl, Training Supervisor Jay Ray, Director Joyce Tucker, Committee Chair Connect Child Care Resource & Referral, Cabin Creek T.O.P. Tots, Culloden Infant/Toddler Coordinator, WV DHHR, Charleston National Consultants: Lynn Jones and Kathie Boling, State Technical Assistance Specialist, Zero to Three WV Infant/Toddler Early Learning Standards Framework Infants and toddlers discover and explore the world in which they live, The West Virginia Infant/Toddler Early Learning Standards Framework develop values, and learn to work and play with others. These learning guides professionals as they implement a caring, respectful curriculum experiences lay the foundation for future success. We know that indi- that allows children to feel valued, competent, and respected. In this viduals who have the privilege of providing care and education for type of setting, each child is involved in the daily routines, and each infants and toddlers are important “first teachers”. The West Virginia child develops a feeling of self worth. Indeed, this is infant and toddler Infant/Toddler Early Learning Standards Framework, based on develop- teaching, not just care giving. Infant and toddler teachers truly make a mentally appropriate practices and current brain development research, difference in the lives of children and their families. Friedrich Froebel, is a guide for infant and toddler professionals working to provide our the “Father of Kindergarten”, wrote long ago that there is a silent children the best start in life. agreement between the teacher of our youngest children and their fam- ilies. “The child is passed from hand to hand, from heart to heart...In Quality infant and toddler care and education is based on the following hope and trust the child is brought to you, and you have to show your- beliefs: self worthy of the confidence which is placed in your skill, your experi- z Each child and their family will be treated with respect, ence, and your knowledge.” z Trust and attachment will be nurtured when the primary caregiver* responds to the needs of each individual child, and West Virginia’s Infant/Toddler Early Learning Standards Framework will z Quality care and education will include a positive relationship guide the professionals in our state as they provide quality care and between the early childhood professional, child, and family. education for our youngest children. When young children are treated with respect, have adults who - Nancy Jane Cheshire respond to their needs, and are