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This book provides an overview of research on family diversity and provides practical suggestions on understanding and learning to work respectfully with diverse families and those with children who are at risk or have disabilities.Publication Date
2004About
This booklet serves as a guide to IDEA policies related to preschoolers and their families. Topics include child find, transition, special education parent rights and so on.Publication Date
2010About
This literature review from the Early Care and Education Leadership Study shares what is known from the literature about what leadership looks like within center-based early care and education settings, how it is unique compared to leadership in other settings, and how leaders can improve center quality and, in turn, children’s experiences and outcomes.About
This webpage explains what temperament is and its importance. It also provides ways in which caregivers and service providers can support the positive social-emotional development and behavior in infants and toddlers with different temperament types. Brief descriptions of the child’s activity level and distractibility associated to each level on the temperament continuum is also provided.Publication Date
2010About
This What Works Brief explains second language learning and development and presents key features of assessment to identify the child’s strengths and needs. Suggestions for teachers and other caregivers are provided.About
The emphasis on the subtle components of interaction with a very young child (e.g., gaze, gestures, sounds and language), coupled with thoughtful strategies, make this a useful article for preparing students for observation and documentation visits.About
This webpage provides a brief introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how assistive technology (AT) complements this approach. Links to related national centers and resources such as online tool kits, articles, and books are provided.Publication Date
2012About
Here are two foundational resources from CAST, the organization that put UDL on the radar of educators who support learners of all ages.
• Universal Design for Learning at a Glance
This video shows how minimizing barriers and maximizing learning are at the heart of UDL. Though it doesn’t specifically speak to infants and toddlers, the foundational concepts of UDL are, themselves, universal and apply to children of any age.
• UDL Guidelines
These guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.About
Here are two foundational resources from CAST, the organization that put UDL on the radar of educators who support learners of all ages.
• Universal Design for Learning at a Glance
This video shows how minimizing barriers and maximizing learning are at the heart of UDL. Though it doesn’t specifically speak to infants and toddlers, the foundational concepts of UDL are, themselves, universal and apply to children of any age.
• UDL Guidelines
These guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.About
On the one hand, this is a cute clip about a birthday candle. On the other hand, this clip brilliantly illustrates the importance of multiple ways to respond, interact, and communicate. These are the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Learn a bit more from this article https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Integrating-Principles-of-Universal-Design-Into-the-Dinnebeil-Boat/e99bd01432da51ad0ffc7733edd96f7f39fc3d9aAbout
Principles of UDL are fundamental to creating an early childhood environment that is responsive to individual learners of diverse cultures, abilities, languages, and life experiences. Use this checklist to discover ways in which the physical environment, social environment, and temporal environment may be used to support a degree of customization to all children, regardless of their individual abilities or learning preferences.About
This webpage contains links to various tipsheets categorized according to the following: Foundations of Inclusive Early Care and Education, Social-Emotional Development, and Program Planning and Administration.Publication Date
2013About
This webpage contains links to a collection of video clips on various topics on practice and standards for early childhood development. The videos can be sorted according to specific standards (e.g, IELS, IQPPS, NAEYC).Publication Date
2013About
This article explains how creativity can be encouraged in music and movement activities. It also offers practical suggestions for encouraging creativity and other problem solving and critical thinking skills.Publication Date
1980About
The purpose of the CPSC is to protect the public from risks of injury or deaths that are associated with consumer products. The website contains information on various topics such as recalls, safety education, regulations, laws, and standards, as well as research and statistics.Publication Date
1980About
Aimed at improving the health and well-being of Americans, this website provides research-based guidance on nutrition and healthy eating. Useful links are available on various topics such as dietary guidelines, healthy eating index, nutrition insights, and a food and physical activity tracker.Publication Date
2013About
The CACFP assists child and adult programs, institutions and day care homes in making nutritious foods accessible. The website contains links to useful resources, publications and menus, meal patterns. Resources are also available according to types of programs (e.g., at-risk afterschool care centers and child care centers).About
Intended for a range of audience including educators, health care professionals and parents, this website contains information on healthy eating, weight management, and physical activity. The website also contains practical resources, materials, and games for parents and educators that can be used to educate children in a fun manner.About
This website contains information for caregivers and families to support young children's healthy eating and physical activity.Publication Date
2013About
This website contains links to cookbooks for the home, child care, and school. These cookbooks are a collection of recipes from the Recipe for Healthy Kids (R4HK) Competition.Publication Date
2013