Inclusion 4
Issued by
City of West Sacramento
The owner of this badge has knowledge of the Teaching Pyramid framework skills and indicators that promote social-emotional development; understanding of higher education coursework in the area of serving children with disabilities and their families; and meeting the individual needs of children with disabilities through evidence-based practices.
Additional DetailsSkills
- Creating programs that promote belonging for children with disabilities and their families and engaging families
- Knowledge of modifications, adaptations, accommodations, and support for children with disabilities
- Knowledge of West Sacramento Home Run Matrix
- Promoting social and emotional competence of young children
- Recognizing individualized needs of young children through observation, assessment, learning goals, and curriculum planning
- Understanding of current, evidence-based knowledge and best practices in the area of inclusion
Earning Criteria
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The recipient of this badge has completed all 5 modules of Teaching Pyramid Preschool Modules, Teaching Pyramid Family Child Care, or Teaching Pyramid Infant Toddler.
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The recipient of this badge has completed 12 Coaching Companion cycles (Supporting Inclusive Practices, Social and Emotional Development, and/or Teaching Pyramid).
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The recipient of this badge has completed a post-secondary level course that has specific content to work with children with disabilities.
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The recipient of the badge has specific Social and Emotional Development or Teaching Pyramid strategies and practices in place that promote including PDA, expectations and rules; emotional literacy and emotional regulation; friendship skills, problem solving and conflict resolution and is documented through children’s individualized learning goals, visual supports, materials, lesson planning, and curriculum.
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The recipient of this badge develops tailored and individualized professional development QIP goals to improve skills relevant to inclusive practice.