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This booklet is designed to assist caregivers in helping young children (birth to age three) to learn the labels for their feelings. A companion set of Consultant’s Notes (https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/discovering-feelings-notes.pdf) offers ideas for how to assist others in using these resources.About
Two years of study with low-income and language-minority communities in California, New York, Arizona, Colorado, and Illinois led to the development of this research-based guide for educators and media designers who create programs for children and families. Diverse Families and Media offers stories of family media use that were documented in the studies, and raise design-relevant questions as well as suggest design principles that can be applied more broadly. The goal of the guide is to help producers and designers gain insight from our research with families, particularly those from underserved groups, and help refine existing programs or give rise to new concepts.Publication Date
2015About
This webpage contains ideas and instructions for arts and crafts activities that promote cultural diversity.Publication Date
2009About
This website features free checklists, practice guides, family practices guides and more free resources related to planning and implementing services that align with and reflect the DEC Recommended Practices.About
This DEC Code of Ethics describes the principles and practice guidelines supported by DEC’s mission to “promote policies and advance evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children (0-8) who have or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.” It identifies key principles and provides support for practice dilemmas and conflict resolution. About
DEC’s Recommended Practices (2014) provide an overview of specific evidence-based practices to ensure optimal outcomes and inclusion for all young children who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities and their families. The Recommended Practices include practices focused on Leadership, Assessment, Environment, Family, Instruction, Interaction, Teaming & Collaboration, and Transition. Available in both English and Spanish. About
Black children make up only 19% of preschool enrollment, but comprise 47% of preschoolers suspended one or more times. Black boys are three times as likely as Black girls to be suspended one or more times. This study sought to learn about the underlying causes behind the disproportionate expulsion of Black boys. The study revealed that most preschool teachers are guilty of unconscious racial bias when disciplining students. In analyzing 132 staff members of early childhood programs, most of whom were teachers, researchers found that most had “a tendency to more closely observe Black children and especially Black boys when challenging behaviors are expected.” The team also found that Black teachers hold Black students to a higher standard of behaviors than white teachers do, and were more likely to punish them harshly.About
This article offers practical strategies for supporting young children whose family members are LGBT.About
A collection of free, research-based materials for early childhood teacher educators to support prospective and practicing teachers to promote young children's mathematical learning. Publication Date
2019About
This section of the NAEYC website features articles, blogs, and other resources to support young childrenwho arelearning a second language while continuing to develop their home language.About
This compact article offers practice tips for language development, language mixing, supporting home language, and developing relationships, expressed in terms of what families and professionals can do.About
This booklet is the first in a series that presents the NELP’s core findings on early literacy development. This booklet provides an overview of the literature about early literacy development and offers suggestions for literacy activities and creating a literacy-rich environment.Publication Date
2009About
NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early EducationAbout
This article emphasizes the importance of early childhood education and development and suggests an agenda for scaling up early childhood development globally.Publication Date
2013About
A new section of the NAEYC website offers DAP resources specifically for educators. Visit this site to discover selections from the monograph, a collection of resources for K-3 educators, and more. If you have a copy of the monograph, consider using the Book Study Guide independently or with colleagues to explore and reflect on the chapters of the 4th edition. Or, after downloading and reading the position statement (above), consider submitting a snapshot of how your work reflects the spirit of DAP.About
The Framework is designed to support thinking and action regarding the implementation of family engagement policies and practices both at the state level and among early care and education providers who serve young children, including children from poor families, children with disabilities and special health needs, and dual language learners.About
This is the place to view four classrooms, beginning with a global view of the key elements of effective practice, followed by visits to an integrated classroom and a self-contained classroom. The tour ends at the Visitor's Center where additional resources are provided.About
The position statement contains a definition of early childhood inclusion and provides recommendations for families and professionals for improving early childhood services and policies with regards to inclusion.About
The joint position statement by the DEC and the NAEYC contains a definition of early childhood inclusion and provides recommendations for families and professionals for improving early childhood services and policies with regards to inclusion. Both the full and summarized versions of the joint position statement are available in English and Spanish. Included in the website are a document on the validation process as well as resources related to inclusion of young children.Publication Date
2009