Developmental Screening: This session will provide information on the importance of developmental screening and the use of a reliable and valid instrument. An overview of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire-3 (ASQ-3) will demonstrate how parents and providers can be involved in the screening process to ensure children are on the right developmental path.

Early Math for Infants and Toddlers: This session will help participants better understand how to incorporate early math concepts such as numbers, measurements, patterns and relationships, and time and sequence into daily routines, activities, and play. Virginia’s Milestones of Child Development will be discussed as a framework for supporting early math learning for infants and toddlers.

Quality Early Care Environments: This session will focus on eight important concepts that quality infant care environments should have: Health, Safety, Comfort, Convenience, Choice, Flexibility, Movement, and Child-Sized Furnishings and Equipment. Key concepts will address the importance of a high quality, safe, and healthy environment for enhancing the development of infants and toddlers.