Social and Emotional Skills Spell School Success and Readiness
- Continuing education credit hours 0.20
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Recognize that social and emotional skills are important for school readiness and success
List key social and emotional skills that are needed for school success
Identify how each skill is needed for academic success
Give examples of ways to promote these important skills
Course Description
Preparing a child for school success is a lot more than ABCs and 123s. Research now shows that the traditional, academic skills (sometimes known as the three R's) come easier to children who have strong social and emotional skills. Learn concrete ways to promote social and emotional skills that will translate into school success down the line. Note: Part of the clock hours of this class requires interaction with children trying out two activities.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Approved by IACET
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