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Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential
Enrollment Opportunities
Applications Open | December 8 to December 19, 2025
Term Duration | February 2 to April 7, 2026
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Online Course: Strategies to Support Young Dual Language Leaders in Preschool
Enrollment Opportunities
Applications Open | January 12 to January 30, 2026
Term Duration | February 16 to April 21, 2026
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Supporting Learning in Preschool Classrooms Course
Enrollment Opportunities
Applications Open | October 7 to November 2, 2025
Term Duration | November 10, 2025 – January 12, 2026
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Online Course: Why Ask Why- STEAM in Preschool Learning Environments
Enrollment Opportunities
Applications Open | January 12 to January 30, 2026
Term Duration | February 16 to April 21, 2026
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Additional Courses
The following courses are available in the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential. Participants will need to enroll and complete the entire Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential (Parts 1-3) for credit.
| Course | Part | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Knowledge and Print | 2 | 5 |
| Emergent Reading and Writing | 2 | 5 |
| Oral Language and Shared Storybook Reading | 2 | 5 |
| Preschool Language and Development (PLD)* | 2 | 20 |
| The Building Block of Preschool Literacy (PLIT) | 2 | 20 |
| Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential Job-Embedded Practicum | 3 | 20 |
Unavailable Courses
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Preschool Trauma-Informed Care (PTIC)* | 20 |
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