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Developed by CONNECT, this module describes how tiered instruction, also known as Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS), can enhance early child development and learning in early childhood settings in terms of their social-emotional development and academic learning. Resources include activities, videos and handouts.Publication Date
2012, Updated 2019About
Each CONNECT module features video clips that illustrate the components of inclusion, from embedded instruction to transitions within and across settings. The module topics are embedded interventions, transition, communication for collaboration, family-professional partnerships, assistive technology, dialogic reading practices, and tiered instruction.About
There are seven CONNECT Modules, each focusing on a discrete evidence-based practice. Information on research findings and related policies are provided as well as examples of practices. Included in the module are suggestions for activities, handouts, video and audio clips. Modules are also aligned to the NAEYC and DEC personnel preparation standards and the DEC Recommended Practices. Publication Date
Updated 2019About
Another section of the ECLKC website is devoted to resources for engaging families to support their children who are DLLs. Among the resources at this website (https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/families-support-their-children-who-are-dual-language-learners) is the Importance of Home Language series (https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/importance-home-language-series). Resources in this series document the priority for young DLLs whose home languages are other than English to grow up and learn in both languages. The resources are available in multiple languages.About
This series of research-to-practice briefs covers a variety of topics related to early learning and child development. The briefs provide an accessible and usable overview of recent research as well as resources for families. Early childhood educators can use these briefs to learn more about current research on early childhood development. Each brief includes a review of the latest research along with effective practices for home and early learning settings. Topics range from brilliant bilingual babies and designing messy play for infants and toddlers to infant/toddler behaviors that can challenge adults.About
This fact sheet examines how the intersections of disability, race, and ethnicity impact outcomes for families of young children throughout the pandemic. Considerations for state leaders are listed for planning thoughtful reopening of early childhood programs.About
Early CHOICES and the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois recently launched a new series called Understanding Inclusion. Each “nugget” includes bite-size videos with embedded resources and activities to help understand, promote, and advocate for inclusion for children birth to age 5. Content was developed with families to ensure that they would be useful to families, practitioners, service coordinators, educators, and administrators in early intervention and early childhood. Each topic has a guide to support understanding and provide resources on the topic. Topic guides can be used as a companion tool for the learner and as a stand-alone tool to help facilitate discussions and extended learning opportunities. The topics are: Inclusion Is a Journey, Least Restrictive Environment, Commitment to Inclusive Practices (Law, Policy), Benefits of Inclusive Practices, Inclusive Settings, and Implementing and Advocating for Inclusion. Resources are in English and Spanish.About
In February 2013 the General Comment on Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted. Read this historical document to appreciate how play and recreation are essential to the health and well-being of children and promote the development of creativity, imagination, self-confidence, and self-efficacy, as well as physical, social, cognitive, and emotional strength and skills. A video that summarizes key points of Article 31, is This Is Me: Article 31 and a Child’s Right to Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tjRPWPhIfAAbout
This article from Zero To Three helps families understand the feelings and behaviors of babies and toddlers after experiencing a natural disaster. It includes practical, easy to understand tips for helping very young children and their families to cope.About
Check out this site for ideas about how to help very young children to learn about themselves and each other. You’ll find strategies for interactions, environment, and individualization at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/sense-identity-belonging-know
Want more examples? Consider https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/sense-identity-belonging-see or https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/sense-identity-belonging-do or https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/sense-identity-belonging-improveAbout
Administrators, early childhood professionals, and family members can use this set of resources to help build strong partnerships that lead to successful family and child outcomes in early childhood settings. A particularly useful one, Creating a Welcoming Early Childhood Program for LGBT-Headed Families: A Checklist for Programs, may be used for self-assessment or to begin conversations with staff, family members, and guardians. It’s available at http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/docs/lgbt-checklist-for-programs.pdfAbout
This checklist can be a helpful resource for directors, educators, specialists, and families in examining the extent to which programs are welcoming to and supportive of families of diverse cultures, languages, and configurations.About
This article highlights opportunities to use UDL approaches to support the inclusion and full participation of infants and toddlers.About
This article highlights opportunities to use UDL approaches to support the inclusion and full participation of infants and toddlers.About
Authors Juli Pool and Deb Carter highlight ways teachers can provide a print‐rich preschool environments to encourage children with a range of literacy skills.About
A free tool developed by the TACSEI and based on research and findings from Positive Behavior Support can be downloaded from this website. Teaching Tools contains strategies to help teachers support young children with challenging behavior. Included are handouts and worksheets, as well as helpful techniques and strategies. The updated Teaching Tools also includes strategies for toddlers.Publication Date
2008About
This article provides resources and guidance on trauma-sensitive practices for early childhood educators.