Instructor: Dianne Young

Dianne Young
 Dianne Young is passionate about helping young children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, with particular expertise in early childhood mathematics and science. She holds an MA in Education with an emphasis in Math and Science for Young Children from Fresno Pacific University, a BS in Home Economics Education from the University of Tennessee Martin, and a Teaching Credential in Early Childhood Education from Fresno State. Her professional experience includes teaching preschool and elementary students in grades K, 2, 6, and 7-12, serving as an adjunct instructor at Fresno Pacific, facilitating staff development workshops, and participating in the AIMS Leadership Network. A former California Kindergarten Association board member, Dianne enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with early childhood educators. She is especially gratified when students develop confidence and discover they can accomplish more than they imagined. Her guiding belief is simple: "My teacher thought I could do it, so I did."

Classes by this instructor


ECE-902: Guidance in Social / Emotional Behavior

Guidance in Social / Emotional Behavior
Explore the current research on the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) and development in young children. Design classroom application activities to support the social and emotional development of the young learner. Implement techniques to help your students develop positive social skills.

ECE-903: Differentiated Instruction for Young Learners

Differentiated Instruction for Young Learners
Discover how to meet the needs of all children in your classroom by implementing a differentiated curriculum. Include teaching strategies in all curricular areas to meet the diverse needs of all students including English learners, students with disabilities, academically challenged students, GATE students and multicultural students in the Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten classroom.

ECE-904: Inclusion of Children With Exceptionalities

Inclusion of Children With Exceptionalities
Discover how to plan and implement curriculum in a classroom that addresses the needs of all children. A focus on autism is included. Experience the challenges children with exceptionalities face in an all-inclusion classroom. Include teaching strategies in all curricular areas to meet the needs of all students in the Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten classroom.

ECE-905: Science for Young Learners

Science for Young Learners
Discover how to plan and implement teaching strategies and content in the area of science into the early childhood curriculum. Explore the Guiding Documents to help align your science curriculum with Foundations and Standards. Gain access to current research for science in early childhood classrooms.

ECE-907: Parents As Partners in Early Childhood

Parents As Partners in Early Childhood
We all know how important it is to get parents on board when it comes to their children. Explore the issues of educating parents through the study of specific developmental assets that integrate factors such as family dynamics, support from community adults, values development and social skills. Parenting is a process and has a variety of rights, responsibilities and roles that change across the lifespan.