The Foundations course is intended to provide an overview to the RI Early Learning Development Standards document, and in how Standards are used. Participants in this eighteen hour, six session training will develop an understanding of the RIELDS nine domains of learning; begin to develop an understanding of key components of child development, 0-5 that influence practice; recognize how families are partners in their child’s growth and development; understand the relationship of responsive caregiving and curriculum and the importance of each to the growth of young children.

This course is a required pre-requisite course unless participants have a RIELS certificate. Those without a RIELS certificate must begin by taking the Foundations course before moving on to one of the other courses.