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 Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in Center Settings | Preschool Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in Center Settings | School-Age Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in School-Age Programs |
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Know- Section: Special Consideration for Infants: Shaken Baby Syndrome
| No Action RequiredIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another track in the VLS, you may skip this lesson as it is equivalent across each direct care track. | See- Video: Program Practices That Promote Protective Factors
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Lesson 2Infants & Toddlers Understanding Development: Infants and Toddlers | Preschool Understanding Development: Preschool | School-Age Understanding Development: School-Age |
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Know- Chart: Infants & Toddlers Development Chart
- Section: Special Concerns for Infants & Toddlers: Prolonged Crying
- Section: Shaken Baby Syndrome
See- Video: Understanding Infant and Toddler Development
- Chart: Unrealistic/Realistic Expectations
Apply- Activity: Milestone Checklist
- Activity: Milestone Checklist-Spanish
| Know- Chart: Preschool Development Chart
See- Video: Understanding Development During Preschool
- Chart: Unrealistic/Realistic Expectations
Apply- Activity: Milestone Checklist: 3 Years
- Activity: Milestone Checklist: 4 Years
- Activity: Milestone Checklist: 5 Years
- Activity: Milestone Checklist: 3 Years -Spanish
- Activity: Milestone Checklist: 4 Years -Spanish
- Activity: Milestone Checklist: 5 Years -Spanish
| Know- Chart: School-age Development Chart
- Section: Understanding Temperament, Personality, and Individual Differences
See- Video: Understanding Development for School-Age Children
- Chart: Unrealistic/Realistic Expectations
Apply- Activity: Positive Parenting Tips for Healthy Child Development – 6-8 Years
- Activity: Positive Parenting Tips for Healthy Child Development – 9-11 Years
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Lesson 3Infants & Toddlers Promoting Children’s Social Skills and Emotional Competence | Preschool Promoting Children’s Social Skills and Emotional Competence | School-Age Promoting Children’s Social Skills and Emotional Competence |
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Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. |
Lesson 4Infants & Toddlers Responding to Behavior That Challenges | Preschool Responding to Behavior That Challenges | School-Age Responding to Behavior That Challenges |
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Know- Section: Initial Know paragraphs
- Section: What are Positive Guidance Techniques? (Infants and Mobile Infants)
See- Chart: Acceptable and Unacceptable Guidance Strategies
Apply- Activity: Understanding Your Child’s Behavior: Reading Your Child’s Cues From Birth to Age 2
- Activity: Responding to Your Child’s Bite
| Know- Section: Initial Know paragraphs
See- Chart: Acceptable and Unacceptable Guidance Strategies
- Video: Positive Child Guidance: Preschool
Apply- Activity: Positive Solutions for Families
| Know- Section: Initial Know paragraphs
See- Chart: Acceptable and Unacceptable Guidance Strategies
- Video: Positive Child Guidance: School-Age Programs
Apply- Activity: Managing Stress Guide
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Lesson 5Infants & Toddlers Making the Center a Safe Place for Children | Preschool Making the Center a Safe Place for Children | School-Age Making the Center a Safe Place for Children |
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Know- Section: Special Supervision Considerations for Infants
| No Action RequiredIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another track in the VLS, you may skip this lesson as it is equivalent across each direct care track. | Know- Section: Supervision of Children
See- Video: Facilities That Protect Children From Harm
Apply- Activity: Protecting Yourself From False Allegations of Child Abuse and Neglect
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