HDC Early Learning Center
Project Description:
The Early Learning Center is a program of the Human Development Center (HDC). The ELC serves children from 6 weeks to four years of age from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and includes children with disabilities.
Goals
(1) provide inclusive high quality early care and education for families
(2) provide interdisciplinary training and clinical experiences for students at LSU Health Sciences Center and other universities in Greater New Orleans
(3) provide an inclusive model demonstration site that families, educators, and therapists can visit to observe and learn about recommended practices for young children
The ELC implements the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos and the Creative Curriculum for Preschool. Teaching Strategies Gold is used for progress monitoring. The Classroom Assessment Scoring System is used for professional development and continuous improvement.
Keyword(s):
Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Child Maltreatment, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood – Developmental Health (including developmental screening), Early Childhood – General, Emergency Services for Children – Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Services for Children – General, Immunizations, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Early Childhood – Newborn Screening, Nutrition, Oral Health, Early Childhood – Safe Sleep, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs, Inclusive childcare
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
