If you are employed in a state that uses a registry to track professional development hours, you will be able to provide your registry ID (Stars, MOPID, Registry or other ECE ID#) after you have completed the quiz for the course. If you pass the quiz we will report your course completion to the state registry using the registry ID that you provide.

Recognize developmental milestones from birth through age five and learn how to identify potential developmental delays in young children. Designed for early childhood professionals, this self-paced course explores developmental screening, observation techniques, tracking tools, and appropriate referral practices. Through practical examples and classroom-ready resources, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to monitor children’s development, communicate concerns with families, and connect children with appropriate support when needed. Course Length – 3.5 hours

The course will help answer the following questions:

• How do I know if a child isn’t meeting developmental milestones?

• Who should I talk to if I notice a developmental delay?

• How can I track development to be sure I notice a delay?

Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Identify expected developmental milestones across the major developmental areas with 80% accuracy on the course assessment.

• Complete an objective observation and identify potential signs that may indicate a developmental concern.

• Document developmental concerns using factual, specific, and nonjudgmental language.

• Develop a response plan that includes communicating concerns with families and following established referral procedures.

• Identify at least three benefits of early identification and intervention for children’s development.