Description
Our professional development courses are designed to enhance the skills and competencies of parents, and professionals who work in the field of infant care, teach in a college environment, work with parents, or train students in infant care and development. In RIE®‘s professional development program, participants learn to implement Magda Gerber’s Educaring® Approach through lectures, videos, discussions, observations, reading, and practicums. Each student is mentored according to his or her goals. Upon successful completion of all training requirements, graduates will be qualified to join the Alliance of RIE® Associates and teach accredited RIE® classes.
RIE® Foundations: Theory and Observation™
This course provides an overview of the Educaring® Approach including gross motor, fine motor, social-emotional development of the infant, designing the environment, planning the curriculum, and issues in parenting. The course also includes visits to childcare centers and for those taking the course in Los Angeles, observation of Parent-Infant Guidance™ classes. RIE® Foundations™ is open to everyone.
