This thirty-six hour, twelve session course focuses on developing and implementing a high quality classroom which includes: an understanding of the RIELDS nine domains of learning and development for children birth through age 5; recognizing the connection between responsive care and education for infants and toddlers; reflecting on teaching practices; understanding the connection between a quality standards-based classroom and the RIELDS; creating meaningful opportunities for community and family engagement; expanding knowledge of the four components of curriculum; and understanding authentic assessment and using assessment information in curriculum planning. Upon completion of this training participants will have developed a broad understanding of the key components of a high quality classroom.