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The 2014 national Preschool Inclusion Survey, results of which are summarized in this document, affirmed that: 1) children with disabilities can be effectively educated in inclusive programs that use specialized instruction; 2) Inclusion benefits all children, both with and without disabilities; 3) families of all children generally have positive views of inclusion; 4) inclusion is not more expensive than separate instruction; and 5) children with disabilities do not need to be “ready” for enrollment in inclusive programs.About
This video from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) shows the effect that early intervention can have on children around the world. The video illustrates how a child’s family support is critical to his or her success later in life.Publication Date
2013About
This webpage provides links to tools and resources on being culturally and linguistically responsive. These tools can be used by educators, program staff, and families of children who come from diverse backgrounds.Publication Date
2013About
This collection from the Children & Nature Network provides tools and resources for cities to work to bring nature’s benefits to children 0-5 where they live, play, and learn. Included in the collection are a research digest, city case studies, and implementation guides to support promising practices.About
This clip shows how a preschool teacher, Claudia Mendoza, makes a difference on child obesity in her classroom by teaching her young students about healthy food and physical activity. Additional resources are provided on the webpage.Publication Date
2012About
These modules are designed for faculty and professional development providers who desire to integrate EI/ECSE Practice Based Standards into existing courses, programs of study, and curricula for preservice early intervention providers and early childhood educators.About
This position from the National Science Teachers Association delineates why teaching science in the early years is important.About
A collaborative effort of various organizations, the ECTA Center provides technical assistance to improve service systems and assist states in scaling up efforts and sustaining effective, research-based services and interventions that improve outcomes for families and children with disabilities. The website contains updates information and updates on related policies and topics. Links to research and resources for families are also available.About
This short article reviews a study that highlights the importance of children’s home environment and its impact on later literacy success.Publication Date
2013About
This webpage provides an overview of the screening, evaluation and assessment processes under Part C and Part B. Links to related resources and websites are embedded within the overview.About
These newly approved (2020) practice-based standards developed by the Early Childhood Personnel Center describe the skills and competencies early interventionists and early childhood special educators should demonstrate to be effective and inclusive practitioners working with children birth through 8 years old and their families. The standards include Child Development and Learning, Partnering with Families, Collaboration and Teaming, Assessment Processes, Application of Curriculum Frameworks in the Planning of Meaningful Learning Experience, Using Responsive and Reciprocal Interactions, Interventions, and Instruction, and Professionalism and Ethical Practice.About
This webpage provides an overview of the Child Find Process. Mandated by IDEA, Child Find continuously searches for and evaluates children who may have a disability with the use of Child Find activities, which can vary widely from school district to school district. For example, one district might hold periodic conferences to train staff on policies, while another may hold playgroups, during which parents are asked to complete a developmental milestone questionnaire.About
Check out the Photo Library from Family Implemented TEACCH for Toddlers. This photo library provides examples of activities and visual supports that interventionists and parents created to teach toddlers new skills within daily routines and activities.About
Presented by the University of Washington Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, this short video clip presents research findings on language processing, cognitive development, and social understanding in infants and adults.Publication Date
2013About
This short video discusses the importance and impact of providing quality early learning opportunities as well as the supporting research.Publication Date
2009About
Explore practices in early education through these engaging, content-rich modules. Take the 45-minute self-paced version or download the Facilitator’s Guide to lead a 1-1/2 to 2-hour training. There are five infant-toddler modules: The Roots of Early Learning, Supporting Young Infants’ Learning, Supporting Older Infants’ Learning, Supporting Young Toddlers’ Learning, and Supporting Older Toddlers’ Learning.About
This website offers handouts that follow the well-child visit schedule, including the newborn visit, and suggest no- and low-cost activities to enhance caregivers’ ability to stimulate a baby’s development and promote school readiness. The
resources are available in English at https://www.healthysteps.org/resource/early-learning-resources-to-share-with-parents-english/ and Spanish at https://www.healthysteps.org/resource/early-learning-resources-to-share-with-parents-spanish/About
How do you choose the best method for measuring reading progress? This brief article describes which assessments to use for different reading skills so that you can make sure all students are making progress towards becoming readers. Publication Date
2012