[NEW] Essentials for Inclusion Coordinators
[NEW] Essentials for Inclusion Coordinators
About Course
This course prepares Inclusion Coordinators (ICO) with the knowledge and skills to support early childhood (EC) educators to flag children with developmental needs in preschools for further assessment. Participants will be equipped with an overview of early intervention programmes in Singapore. Participants will learn to use basic screenings tools in classroom setting; develop centre-level referral processes and engage in effective communication with families and caregivers on children’s needs
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- describe the early intervention programmes for preschoolers in Singapore;
- use basic screening tools to record children’s skills and learning profile in the classroom setting;
- develop simple Centre-level processes for preschool according to the referral process for early intervention programmes; and
- explain principles of communication to engage families and caregivers of children who potentially have developmental needs
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Entry Requirements
This course is for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Have completed an ECDA-recognised certificate or diploma in early childhood care and education.
- Be ECDA-certified as EY2/L1/L2 teacher.
- Currently employed in a childcare centre registered or licensed with ECDA.
Fees Payable
Please download the course fee table below.
Note: The course fee shown is an estimate only. Course fees payable are subject to revision, funding eligibility and approval. Please contact us for details on course fees.
Course Schedule
15 hours
3 weekdays*
NIEC(City)
TBA
Please note:
- *This course will be conducted in the following format.
Day Timing Mode of Learning Day 1 2 hour Online Quiz (to be completed anytime within 1 week) Online Learning Day 2 and 3 (1 week from Day 1) 9am to 4.30pm Online Learning - Course schedule and venue are subject to changes. NIEC reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
- Classes will only commence if the minimum class size is met. A confirmation email will be sent to you at least 3 weeks before course commencement.
Have questions? Connect with us!
Ms. Ye Wanting
YE_Wanting@niec.edu.sg
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