VLS Foundational Courses were designed to align across tracks, which means a significant portion of each track's content is relevant for all direct care professionals. Crosswalks identify age-specific content, activities, and resources by lesson and can be used by staff members moving between age groups. For example, direct care professionals who move from an infant and toddler classroom to a preschool classroom should consult the Preschool Track to review the age-specific materials that reside in that track. Use this crosswalk as a guide and remember to work with your Training & Curriculum Specialist to help identify any content areas in the VLS where you may need extra review and support to be knowledgeable about best practices for all children in your care. We encourage Training & Curriculum Specialists to consult their Service's guidance regarding how to best use the crosswalk.
Lesson 1Infants & Toddlers Professionalism: An Introduction | Preschool Professionalism: An Introduction | School-Age Professionalism: An Introduction |
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Explore- Activity: Early Childhood Associations (same as PS)
Apply- Activity: Core Professionalism Standards (same as PS)
| Explore- Activity: Early Childhood Associations (same at IT)
Apply- Activity: Core Professionalism Standards (same as IT)
| Apply- Activity: Core Professionalism Standard
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Lesson 2Infants & Toddlers Developing Your Sense of Professionalism | Preschool Developing Your Sense of Professionalism | School-Age Developing Your Sense of Professionalism |
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Explore- Activity: Professionalism: Creating a Climate of Trust, Respect, and Safety (same as PS)
| Explore- Activity: Professionalism: Creating a Climate of Trust, Respect, and Safety (same as IT)
| Explore- Activity: Professionalism: Creating a Climate of Trust, Respect, and Safety
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Lesson 3Infants & Toddlers Professionalism: Ethical Practices | Preschool Professionalism: Ethical Practices | School-Age Professionalism: Ethical Practices |
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Explore- Activity: Making Ethical Decisions in Early Childhood Settings (same as PS)
Apply- Activity: Professional & Ethical Resources (same as PS)
| Explore- Activity: Making Ethical Decisions in Early Childhood Settings (same as IT)
Apply- Acivity: : Professional & Ethical Resources (same as IT)
| Explore- Activity: Making Ethical Decisions in School-Age Settings
Apply- Activity: Key Principles of Ethical Conduct for School-Age Professionals
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Lesson 4Infants & Toddlers Nurturing Your Sense of Professionalism | Preschool Nurturing Your Sense of Professionalism | School-Age Nurturing Your Sense of Professionalism |
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Explore- Activity: What Do Early Childhood Professionals Do? (same as PS)
- Activity: Professionalism: Ongoing Professional Growth (same as PS)
Apply- Activity: E-Professionalism for Early Care and Education Providers (same as PS)
- Activity: E-Professionalism (same as PS)
| Explore- Activity: What Do Early Childhood Professionals Do? (same as IT)
- Activity: Professionalism: Ongoing Professional Growth (same as IT)
Apply- Activity: E-Professionalism for Early Care and Education Providers (same as IT)
- Activity: E-Professionalism (same as IT)
| Explore- Activity: Professionalism: Ongoing Professional Growth
Apply- Activity: The Seven Roles of Child & Youth Educators
- Activity: Professionalism: Self-Awareness Strategy
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Professionalism
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