The VLS Foundational Content was designed to align across tracks which means a significant portion of each track's content is relevant for all direct care professionals. This document identifies unique age-specific content, activities, and resources by lesson and can be used as a guide to review material if a staff member moves to care for a new age-group. For example, direct care professionals who move from an infant and toddler classroom to a preschool classroom should consult the Preschool track to be aware of age-specific material that resides in that track. Use this document as a guide and remember to work with your Training & Curriculum Specialist to help identify 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 1Infant Toddler 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 Standards
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Lesson 2Infant Toddler 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 3Infant Toddler 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 4Infant Toddler 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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