Region 7 - VPA5 Visual and Performing Arts: Drama

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Assessment
- Desired Results for Children and Families
  Improving the quality of programs and services provided to all children from birth through 12 years of age enrolled in early care and education programs, before-and after-school programs, and their families

December 9, 2023 8:30am to 3:30pm

Kings County Office of Education

876 East D Street, Building B
Lemoore, CA 93245
United States

• Review the structure and features of the California Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF), Volume 2, and the California Preschool Curriculum Framework (PCF), Volume 2, Drama strand.

• Identify integration opportunities between Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the PLF with regard to learning opportunities and teachable moments in the dramatic arts.

• Explore how drama can be used to increase vocabulary with dual language learners.

• Describe strategies for children identified with special needs.

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