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The Prekindergarten Disabilities Endorsement Program is designed to increase the level of knowledge, expertise, and understanding of educators working with prekindergarten students with disabilities. The endorsement is intended to raise the awareness of the unique characteristics, emotional/social needs, and other challenges and issues related to students with disabilities. It is designed to foster an understanding of policies and guidelines to ensure implementation of appropriate curriculum, differentiation, strategies, educational intervention, and support for this diverse population.

Module 1: Typical and Atypical Development

The primary focus of this module is to provide educators with information about child development to guide instruction. Understanding the key areas of development and the diverse behaviors and characteristics associated with the development levels can guide teachers in problem-solving to use data in determining which interventions result in increased achievement.

Module 2: Assessment and Evaluation

The primary focus of this module is to provide educators with information about assessments and evaluation to guide decision-making for the instruction of prekindergarten students. The module includes assessments for cognitive skills, communication, and motor skills, diagnosis, determination of disability, identification for referral, and sharing assessment results.

Module 3: Curriculum

The primary focus of this module is to provide educators with information about the foundation of early childhood education and to understand the importance of program qaulity to ensure instruction appropriate to the needs of prekindergarten students with disabilities.