Today’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions Illinois Early Learning Guidelines, Standards,

and the Common Core Introduction to the Illinois Early Learning

Guidelines (IELG) IELG in Action Practice! Guidelines in Action Summary Toolkit & Resources Action Plan Reflection and Evaluation

Introductions Activity

Name

Role

Identify – by first name, one child between the ages of birth to three and a wish you have for their future

Learning ObjectivesAs a result of participation in this training, providers will:

1. Relate the history, purpose and role of the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines in the context of Illinois Learning Standards

2. Develop a working knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines and Resource Toolkit

3. Develop plans for the implementation of the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines in planning activities and daily routines of interaction with children and families.

The IELG and Illinois Common Core Standards

• Illinois, along with more than 40 states, have adopted and recently implemented a set of Common Core academic standards for learning.

• Illinois Learning Standards for children establish clear and consistent goals for learning that will prepare our children for college and the workforce.

Vertical Alignment

Illinois Early Learning Guidelines:

The Foundation for Later Learning

Alignment & IntegrationIllinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core

(Early Elementary through High School)

• Fine Arts• Foreign Language

• Language Arts (Common Core)• Mathematics (Common Core)

• Physical Development & Health• Science

• Social Science• Social Emotional Learning

Illinois Early Learning Standards for Kindergarten Incorporating the Common Core (Ages 5 to 6)

• Fine Arts• Foreign Language

• Language Arts (Common Core)• Mathematics (Common Core)

• Physical Development & Health

• Science

• Social Science• Social/Emotional Development

Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (Age 3-5)

Head Start Child Development & Early Learning Framework (Age 3 to 5)

• Language Arts• Mathematics• Science• Social Studies

• Social/Emotional Development• Physical Development & Health• The Arts• English Learner Language

Development

• Approaches to Learning

• Creative Arts Expression

• Language Development

• Literacy

• Logic and Reasoning

• English Language Development

• Mathematics Knowledge & Skills

• Physical Development & Health

• Social and Emotional Development

• Social Studies Knowledge & Skills

Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children(Birth to Age 3)

• Approaches to Learning• Cognitive Development

• Language Development, Communication, & Literacy• Physical Development & Health

• Self-Regulation• Social & Emotional Development

Illinois Early Learning Guidelines (IELG): Birth to Age Three

• The IELG serves as the foundational knowledge that undergirds how we support healthy learning and development in all settings in the first three years of life.

• The IELG provides suggestions and ideas on how to create early experiences that benefit all children's learning and development.

Three to Five

Common Core: For Parents and Caregivers

• Parents will know what is expected of their children at each grade level

• Standards give parents specific information when talking with teachers

during the school year

• Standards assure parents their children have access to the same high

quality education as other students in Illinois and in other parts of the

country.

• Parents will know that their child is learning skills and knowledge to be

successful in the 21st century.

Video Reference

Birth – Grade 12

Illinois Standards Orientation

For more information please visit: http://youtu.be/GndC_UQ-TnA

Introduction to the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines

History and Development

Purpose

Beliefs about Children and

Development

What the Guidelines Are Not

History and Development of the Guidelines

Statewide Collaboration

Illinois Early Learning Council

Infant Toddler Committee

IELG Work Group

IELG Domain Writing Team

Purposes

Create a foundational understanding

Improve the quality of care and learning

Develop a more qualified workforce

Enhance the current system of services

Serve as a resource

Beliefs About Children and Development

“Children are actually growing and learning in all areas of development at all times” (pg.2)

Early relationships are most important and central to young children’s development.

Development occurs across multiple and interconnected domains.

Children develop in the context of their family, culture, and community.

Play is the most meaningful way children learn and master new skills.

What the Guidelines Are Not Not a curriculum

Not an assessment tool or developmental screening

Not an exhaustive resource of child development

Not a developmental checklist

Early Learning Guidelines in Action!

A Look Inside at “How to Use the Guidelines”

Activity 1: Features of the Sections

Activity 2: Essential Components

How to Use the Guidelines

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How to Use the Guidelines

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Activity 1 – Features of the Sections

Activity 2 - Essential Components

Practice!

Observe Video Vignette Documentation of facts:

that are seen, heard or done Refer to the Illinois Early

Learning Guidelines

Objective Observation

Observation 1: Roll, Evie, Roll!

Taken From: http://illinoisearlylearning.org/videos/evie-rolls.htm

“Roll, Evie, Roll!”

Observation Feedback Groups

Domain 1Domain 2

Domain 3Domain 4

Observation 2: Tubes and Bottles

Taken from: http://youtu.be/bafh7A_akg0

“Tubes and Bottles”

Observation Feedback Groups

Domain 1Domain 2

Domain 3Domain 4

Communicating with Parents – Pretty Up High

http://illinoisearlylearning.org/videos/prettyuphigh.htm

“Pretty Up High”

Communicating with Parents – Blue or Purple

http://illinoisearlylearning.org/videos/bluepurple.htm

“Blue or Purple”

Guidelines in Action Summary

• Observation of young children’s development is critical in Family Child Care and Center-Based programs

• Document behavior of the child or groups of children• Utilize resources available• Practice Makes Better…A Better Opportunity for

young children to become successful contributors to our workforce and society!

The IELG and Resource Toolkit

Illinois CCR&R Information

Illinois Early Learning Guidelines

Glossary

Articles

Action Plan

Resources

Flow ChartThree ways the IELG can be utilized by Center-Based and Family Child Care staff as part of their program routines.

1. Large Group – Using observations of an entire environment to blend information found in the IELG with curriculum and activities

2. Small Group - Using observation of small groups of children to integrate IELG information into particular child to child interactions

3. Individual Child – Use observations of one child to target behaviors or set goals based on IELG information

Focused Teaching CycleProvides a way to turn observations into reflections that will help with program planning and provide a way to step back and organize together “what you see” and “what the best

resources say”.

In The Action – Through Observation, Reflection and Response, childcare providers can use their program experiences to fuel innovations and bring about positive change

Out of the Action – Program staff use the IELG, observations of colleagues, expertise of others and research-based resources to plan for future activities.

Your Action Plan!

IMPLEMENTATIONSTRATEGIES

Reflection and Evaluation

Thank You For Your Participation!!!!