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 Program Management: An Introduction | Preschool Program Management: An Introduction | School-Age Program Management: An Introduction |
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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. | 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. | 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. |
Lesson 2Infant Toddler Working as a Team | Preschool Working as a Team | School-Age Working as a Team |
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Know- Section: Collaborating With Families
| 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 there is no preschool specific content. | Apply |
Lesson 3Infant Toddler Curriculum | Preschool Curriculum | School-Age Curriculum |
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Know- Section: What are Indicators of Effective Curriculum?
- Section: What are Indicators of Effective Assessment?
See- Video: Infant & Toddler Curriculum
Explore- Activity: Curriculum: Decision-Making
- Activity: CDA Competency Statement V
Apply- Activity: Meaningful Assessment
- Activity: Mentoring for Program Improvement
| Know- Section: What are Indicators of Effective Curriculum?
- Section: What are Indicators of Effective Assessment?
See- Video: Preschool Curriculum
Explore- Activity: Curriculum: Decision-Making
- Activity: CDA Competency Statement V
Apply- Activity: Mentoring for Program Improvement
| Know- Section: What are Indicators of Effective Curriculum?
- Section: What are Indicators of Effective Assessment?
See- Video: School-Age Curriculum
Explore- Activity: Indicators of an Effective Curriculum
Apply- Activity: Mentoring for Program Improvement
- Activity: Taking Charge of Your Own Professional Development
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Lesson 4Infant Toddler Child and Family Services | Preschool Child and Family Services | School-Age Child and Family Services |
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Explore- Activity: Working With Families
Apply- Activity: Partnering With Families
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Apply- Activity: Partnering With Families
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Apply- Activity: Family Engagement: Resources and Strategies
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Lesson 5Infant Toddler Evaluation for Continuous Improvement | Preschool Evaluation for Continuous Improvement | School-Age Evaluation for Continuous Improvement |
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Explore- Activity: Program Evaluation
- Activity: CDA Professional Philosophy Statement
| Explore- Activity: Program Evaluation
- Activity: CDA Professional Philosophy Statement
| Explore- Activity: Program Evaluation
Apply- Activity: Get Your Staff Motivated
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