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screening services available under section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1419, 1431 et seq.); and (2) how child care providers may utilize these resources and services to obtain developmental screenings for children who receive assistance and who may be at risk for cognitive or other developmental delays, which may include social, emotional, physical, or linguistic delays: The Lead Agency provides training and professional development on child developmental screenings to all providers through the CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." materials and the "Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns" training modules. Teachers, administrators, and others complete the Watch Me! modules and can request a kit of developmental monitoring materials to use in their classrooms and to share with families. A fifth module, "Acting Early in Georgia," provides information on developmental monitoring and the specific steps to take if there are developmental concerns. The module includes information on obtaining developmental screening through various Georgia-specific programs such as Children 1st, early intervention, special education, or through the primary care physician. The modules and materials are promoted through social media, the agency website, and through flyers provided to child care providers by their licensing consultants. Families, child care providers, and teachers can also call the SEEDS Helpline statewide to receive direct assistance in obtaining services, including the services as part of the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program, and services available under section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Information about developmental screening and monitoring is provided in the professional development training in the Lifting Infants and Toddlers through Language-rich Environments (LITTLE) grants and through on-site coaching provided by Infant Toddler Specialists.

6.4 Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines Lead Agencies must develop, maintain, or implement early learning and developmental guidelines appropriate for children from birth to kindergarten entry. Early learning and developmental guidelines should describe what children should know and be able to do at different ages and cover the essential domains of early childhood development, which at a minimum includes cognition, including language arts and mathematics; social, emotional, and physical development; and approaches toward learning. 6.4.1 Early learning and developmental guidelines a. Check the boxes below to certify the Lead Agency’s early learning and developmental guidelines are: i. [x] Research-based. ii. [x] Developmentally appropriate. iii. [x] Culturally and linguistically appropriate. iv. [x] Aligned with kindergarten entry. v. [x] Appropriate for all children from birth to kindergarten entry. vi. [x] Implemented in consultation with the educational agency and the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care or similar coordinating body.