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"American Sign Language in the Early Childhood Setting," A TECPA Event Presented by Lane Rebelo, LCSW, Founder of Tiny Signs

Want to incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) into your early childhood program but don’t know where to start? This fun and interactive workshop for early childhood professionals will provide all you need to get started signing in your classroom the very next day! Participants will learn:



  • Benefits of signing for infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children

  • How signing & speech work together to enhance early communication and learning

  • How to get started

  • Tips & strategies for success

  • Songs & activities for your classroom

  • Lots & lots of signs!!!


 


Lane Rebelo, LCWS, is the founder and instructor of Tiny Signs of Metrowest Boston. Ms. Rebelo is certified as a Master Instructor with the Signing Time Academy and is also licensed social worker.

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The Early Childhood Professional Association (TECPA)'s Professional Development Programs are designed specifically to meet the needs of early childhood and elementary educators, afterschool professionals, program administrators, and family childcare providers.


TECPA events include a light dinner at 6:00 pm with program running from 6:30-8:30. For programming information, please contact Lori Davis at ldavis@tecpa.org.

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