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This article describes creative development in toddlers (ages 0-3) and in the preschool to kindergarten stage (ages 3-6). It also discusses how educators can support creative development at each stage.Publication Date
2013About
This short clip demonstrates the importance of providing time for creativity to be expressed.Publication Date
2011About
This publication from Alliance for Childhood highlights evidence of changes in the amount of child-initiated play that occurs in kindergarten classrooms and offers both data and arguments for the importance of restoring that kind of activity.
Chapters:
Introduction: Crisis in the Kindergarten
Chapter 2. The Transformation of Kindergarten
Chapter 3. Reassessing Standards: The Need for Realistic Guidelines
Chapter 4. Out-of-Control Testing
Chapter 5. The Scripted Kindergarten: What the Research Tells Us
Chapter 6. Play and Children’s Health: A Vital Connection
Chapter 7. The Playful Kindergarten: Ideas for Educators and Policymakers
Chapter 8. Recommendations for Creating Effective and Healthy Kindergartens Publication Date
2009About
These modules focus on promoting the social and emotional competence of young children. Topics include how to build relationships and create supportive environments, social-emotional teaching strategies, individualized intensive interventions, and leadership strategies. Materials include PowerPoints, handouts, videos, and a trainer’s guide.About
The authors of this article describe five culturally responsive core strategies to promote positive teacher relationships with young children in preschool and minimize challenging behavior: learn about children and families, develop and teach expectations, take the child’s perspective, teach and model empathy, and use group times to discuss conflict.About
This article describes five culturally responsive core strategies to promote positive teacher relationships with young children in preschool and minimize challenging behavior: learn about children and families, develop and teach expectations, take the child’s perspective, teach and model empathy, and use group times to discuss conflict.About
This report describes culturally responsive teaching including research supporting and strategies to integrate culturally responsive teaching approaches. Eight culturally responsive teaching competencies are highlighted and described. A companion resource, Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Reflection Guide https://d1y8sb8igg2f8e.cloudfront.net/documents/Culturally_Responsive_Teaching_A_Reflection_Guide_2021.pdf),is a tool to assist practitioners to reflect on their own teaching practices and supports practitioners to integrate culturally responsive approaches into their teaching.About
Cultural awareness, responsiveness, and understanding need to be infused throughout every level of an organization to be most effective in addressing the needs of children who have experienced trauma. This section of the NCTSN website offers resources related to disparities in mental health care, racial justice and trauma, cultural and linguistic competency and trauma, and more. Some resources are available in Spanish.About
Cultural awareness, responsiveness, and understanding need to be infused throughout every level of an organization to be most effective in addressing the needs of children who have experienced trauma. This section of the NCTSN website offers resources related to disparities in mental health care, racial justice and trauma, cultural and linguistic competency and trauma, and more. Some resources are available in Spanish.About
Through sharing her family’s story, the author offers suggestions for early childhood educators and service providers on how a family’s cultural practices can be used to help the social and language development of children with autism.Publication Date
2011About
The STEMIE staff has curated this list of books that embrace and celebrate Asian Pacific heritage in STEM and have lots of engaging illustrations and photos to talk about with young children.About
These resources were developed to provide information about curriculum modifications and adaptations for infants and toddlers. Examples include modifications that can be used in a variety of home and program settings. The resources include a set of presentation slides, presenter notes, and additional resources on choosing modifications, types of modifications, and child vignettes for use in professional development.About
An understanding of UDL and the use of multiple means of engagement, representation, action/expression can lead educators to using curriculum modifications that support each and every child. This set of materials includes an online module with embedded video examples and learning activities for applying the new content in effective ways.About
Classroom teacher Sarah Curtis makes the case for how focusing on the cuteness of young children distracts from and downplays the professionalism, rigor, and evidence base of the early childhood field.Publication Date
2013About
This Code of Ethics prepared by the DEC provides principles and guidelines in four areas: Professional Practice, Professional Development and Preparation, Responsive Family Practices, and Ethical and Evidence Based Practices, which are meant for professionals when working with children and families and their colleagues.Publication Date
2009About
This publication presents the DEC recommended practices for early intervention and early childhood special education. These practices are based on the best available research as well as the professional wisdom and experience of the field.Publication Date
2014About
Three checklists are currently available to support reflection on and enhancements to leadership practices.
• Collaboration in Leadership Checklist provides strategies leaders can use to promote collaboration within and across agencies and programs at the state and local level.
• Motivation and Guidance in Leadership Checklist offers examples of practices leaders can use to create an environment in which work can get done in an effective and rewarding way.
• Vision and Direction in Leadership Checklist includes examples of steps leaders can take to help to create a well-functioning and forward-thinking organization and to help practitioners feel a sense of belonging as they understand their purpose within the organization.
Each checklist is downloadable in English and Spanish for use as a self-assessment tool and to plan for effective ways to use leadership practices. Additional illustrations of the content in each checklist are also available at the URL above.About
This website features checklists of evidence-based practices for supporting families, with emphasis on families of young children with or at risk for disabilities.