Course Details

DAP: The What, The Why, and the How

$30.00


Explore the critical features of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in this insightful course designed for early childhood educators. You will learn about the history of DAP, its significance, the role of play, and the role teachers have in supporting DAP. Additionally, the course provides strategies for how programs can engage families in fostering developmentally appropriate practices. This training equips educators with the tools to effectively implement DAP in their classrooms to enhance educational outcomes.

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This course is ideal for any educator looking to deepen their understanding of DAP and refine their classroom practices. You’ll learn to implement DAP effectively, ensuring that your approach aligns with the best practices for child development and education. Enroll today to begin transforming your teaching methods to better support every child’s growth and learning.

What You Will Learn:

  • Define developmentally appropriate practice and understand its key principles.
  • Implement DAP effectively within various early childhood education settings.
  • Recognize the teacher’s role in facilitating developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
  • Apply strategies to engage families and support children in promoting DAP.

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Each person needing credit for a course must complete it individually in their own account.  

Additional Information:

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Use the drop-down menu to locate the course you purchased. Add the staff member’s first and last name and email address. The system will create an account if needed, enroll them in the course, and send an email with the username and password if it is a new account. 

State Approval Information

This course is currently approved in:

OH, KY, MI, & MN.

Number of PD Hours:

This course is 3.0 hours in length.