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Smart Start is a North Carolina public-private initiative that seeks to improve the quality of care and education for young children. Included in their website are information on local Smart Start partnerships, and access to information and resources on quality care and education, supporting families, improving child health, and state and local networks.Publication Date
2013About
Set to music, this video illustrates the many ways that young children learn. It’s good for highlighting the effectiveness of Universal Design for Learning.About
This article provides information on meeting the social and emotional wellness needs of school-age children through different frameworks and strategies. Healthy relationships are essential for development and allow school-age children to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. This article includes the Pyramid Model, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning Frame-work, and Positive Youth Development Principles implementation strategies.About
Ideas and Strategies for Incorporating Formative AssessmentPublication Date
July 2015Publication Date
July 2015About
This literature review found no consistent patterns in the social-emotional development of dual language learners and their non-DLL counterparts. It also states that there is insufficient research on other potential contributors to social-emotional development. Methodological limitations of present research and suggestions for future research directions are discussed.Publication Date
2011About
This journal article provides resources and effective strategies for teachers to address dual language learners who have challenging behaviors.Publication Date
2011About
This article describes the ways in which songs and rhymes can be used to support the different aspects of literacy development in children.Publication Date
2007About
This webpage contains links to various preschool songs and rhymes for the different seasons as well as for all year round.Publication Date
2011About
This webpage offers a list of songs that can be used with children, teens, and adults with special needs for various functions such as activities, reinforcing positive behaviors, transitions and teaching social skills.Publication Date
2012About
This resource includes Spanish translations of traditional children’s songs to be used in bilingual playgroups for infants, toddlers, and families.About
Research findings presented in this article document the prevalence of maternal and paternal spanking of children at 3 and 5 years of age. Furthermore, the authors describe the associations between spanking and children’s externalizing behavior and receptive vocabulary through age 9.Publication Date
2013About
The SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library contains four learning modules about infant and toddler inclusion, building relationships with families, collaboration, and preschool inclusion. Each module is accompanied by a facilitator’s guide, training scripts, handouts, and videos. (The handouts are also available in Spanish and the videos have English and Spanish captioning).Publication Date
2009Specific Strategies to Support Dual Language Learners (DLLs) When Adults Do Not Speak Their Language
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One section of the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) website was designed for early childhood professionals who are supporting young children who are dual language learners and who speak only languages other than English. If you know professionals like this, direct them to https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/specific-strategies-support-dual-language-learners-dlls-when-adults-do-not to find extensive resources related to environments, interactions, and practices that support children who are DLLs. The resources are also available in Spanish at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/es/cultura-e-idioma/articulo/estrategias-especificas-para-apoyar-los-ninos-que-aprenden-en-dos-idiomasAbout
This page provides information on speech and language delay for parents. Included are milestones in normal speech development of children from birth through 6 years, answers to common questions, parenting tips for supporting children’s speech and language development, and links to related resources.Publication Date
2012About
This issue of the Disability Services Newsletter explores practices for building resilience in children with disabilities or suspected delays who have experienced maltreatment. Acknowledging that children with disabilities are at significant risk for maltreatment, the issue features evidence, information, and tips for early childhood professionals, including how to support both children and families. See more at http://hsicc.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/j/768A878F2C2B728B2540EF23F30FEDED/484AD7725D201DD544D0DD5392A9C75AAbout
Immigrant families are not all alike nor are their needs or interests. These families come to the U.S. from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of needs and prior educational experiences. This article describes an effective model (Stages of Immigrant Parent Involvement) that can provide educators and community leaders with insights that help them tailor programs and services to support these families as they acclimate into U.S. school culture.About
This webpage describe how the Standards for Dance in Early Childhood may be used by school administrators and educators to foster creativity in the classroom/studio, and to assess student development.Publication Date
2014About
Targeted at educators, policy makers, and parents of young children in particular, this book contains practical suggestions, program descriptions, and strategies for everyday life to support the language and literacy development of young children from birth through third grade.About
The vision of community that the early childhood classroom provides can color children's expectations about equity, cooperation and citizenship for a lifetime. This free training kit profiles seven classrooms in which teachers are helping children practice fairness, respect, and tolerance. The kit includes a 58-minute DVD and a Teacher's Guide with a 114-page set of additional information about each classroom as well as resources, activities, and reflections.