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 Keeping Children Safe: Introduction to Child Abuse and Neglect for Infant and Toddler Caregiving Staff | Preschool Keeping Children Safe: Introduction to Child Abuse and Neglect for Preschool Staff | School-Age Keeping School-Age Children Safe: Introduction to Child Abuse and Neglect for School-Age Program Staff |
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Know- Section: Child Abuse and Neglect: Infants and Toddlers
Explore- Activity: Infant Case Study: Part 1
| Know- Video: Child Abuse and Neglect: Preschool Children
Explore- Activity: Preschool Case Study: Part 1
| Know- Video: Child Abuse and Neglect: School-Age Children
Explore- Activity: School-Age Case Study: Part 1
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Lesson 2Infant Toddler Recognizing the Warning Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect | Preschool Recognizing the Warning Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect | School-Age Recognizing the Warning Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect |
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Know- Section: Shaken Baby Syndrome
See- Section: Signs of Familial and Institutional Abuse
Explore- Activity: Infant Case Study: Part 2
| See- Section: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect in Center Settings
Explore- Activity: Preschool Case Study: Part 2
| Know- Section: Risks for School-Age Children: Internet Predators and Cyber-Bullying
- Section: Crushes and Predatory Relationships
See- Section: Signs of Familial and Institutional Abuse
- Section: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect in School-Age Settings
Do- Bulleted List: See top bullet list to learn how to listen and ask the right questions to ensure the best possible outcome when a youth reports abuse or neglect
Explore- Activity: School-Age Case Study: Part 2
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Lesson 3Infant Toddler Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect | Preschool Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect | School-Age Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect |
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Know- Video: After the Report: Emotions
Explore- Activity: Infant Case Study: Part 3
| Explore- Activity: Preschool Case Study: Part 3
| Explore- Activity: School-Age Case Study: Part 3
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Lesson 4Infant Toddler Recovering: Taking Care of Yourself | Preschool Recovering: Taking Care of Yourself | School-Age Recovering: Taking Care of Yourself |
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Explore- Activity: Infant Case Study: Part 4
| Explore- Activity: Preschool Case Study: Part 4
| Explore- Activity: School-Age Case Study: Part 4
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Lesson 5Infant Toddler Recovering: Supporting Children and Families | Preschool Recovering: Supporting Children and Families | School-Age Recovering: Supporting Children and Families |
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Explore- Activity: Infant Case Study: Part 5
| Explore- Activity: Preschool Case Study: Part 5
| Explore- Activity: School-Age Case Study: Part 5
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Lesson 6Infant Toddler Protecting Children From Harm in Your Program | Preschool Protecting Children From Harm in Your Program | School-Age Protecting Children From Harm in Your Program |
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Know- Section: Guidance and Discipline Policy
See- Section: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect in Center Settings
| Know- Section: Guidance and Discipline Policy
- Section: Field Trip Procedures
- Section: Common Safety Rules for Trips
See- Section: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect in Center Settings
| Know- Video: Protecting Children From Harm
- Section: Guidance, Discipline, and Touch Policies
- Section: Field Trip Procedures
- Section: Common Safety Rules for Trips
See- Section: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect in School-Age Settings
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