The Early Education Professional Development Leadership Program

Program Overview

The Early Education Professional Development Leadership Program is a 12-credit certificate program that includes four courses on leadership in early intervention/education. The program is designed for individuals who have current or prospective employment in an early intervention/educational program or a related position. The coursework is provided through two summers that include three days of face-to-face interaction with an online component and fall and spring semester courses offered online. All courses are offered for Professional Studies credit (PST). The four course sequence includes

Program Outcomes

A certificate from Gallaudet University Gerald "Bummy" Burstein Leadership Institute Unit in Early Intervention/Education
Knowledge of current research, development and best practices in early intervention/education
Resources and strategies for promoting and supporting language rich environments for young deaf children
Resources and strategies for guiding and supporting families with deaf children
Knowledge, Skills, resources and strategies for assessing early development and providing effective instructional programming
Opportunities for networking and support from a community of professionals providing early intervention/educational services

Course Sequence and Information

The following courses are required to be completed for this GBBLI program. Click on the location for a course to be held in your area.

1st Summer:

EDF 795/PST 660 Socio-Cultural and Political Contexts of Early Education for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children (3 credits)

Gallaudet (Hybrid)

Fall:

LIN 795/PST 661 A System Approach to Language and Communication Planning for Young Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children and their Families (3 credits)

Online

Spring:

SWK 795/PST 662 Leadership Perspectives on Families with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children their Cultures and Communities (3 credits)

Online

2nd Summer:

PST 663 A Systematic Approach to Assessment, Planning and Instructional Outcomes for Early Education (3 credits)

Gallaudet (Hybrid)

Contact Information

Tracey Kempton, Program Logistics Coordinator
Gerald "Bummy" Burstein Leadership Institute
College of Professional Studies and Outreach
Gallaudet University
Hall Memorial Building Room E111C
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 250-2203 Voice & Video Phone
1-866-948-8410 Toll Free: Voice & Video Phone
(202) 448-7316 Fax