Selected Content Updates in Q3 2024
The VLS integrates the latest research and best practices into its professional development system on an ongoing basis. Our content team reviews new research and updates made to national guidelines. Selected content updates over the last three months include:
New School-Age Emotional Check-In Activity
The Emotional Check-Ins Activity Plan and Reflection is a new activity designed for supporting school-age professionals in planning activities and experiences that promote social-emotional development by offering ways to engage school-age children about the wide range of emotions they may be feeling. Be sure to check out this new Apply activity, included in Lesson 4 of Social and Emotional Development in the School-Age track.
Review of Focused Topics Courses
The VLS Content team is currently reviewing the Focused Topics courses to ensure they meet the professional development needs of our users. This review includes confirming that lesson content and activities are presented in an accessible format and meet accessibility standards, updating references and resources with current URLs, and verifying that the video or interactive feature in each lesson is working and displaying properly. Updates have been made to the following Focused Topics courses: Leadership Essentials, Supporting Children With Challenging Behaviors, Sexual Development and Behavior in Children and Youth, and Trauma-Informed Care in Child Care Settings.