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This article presents a list of techniques that professionals and parents can use to facilitate general peer interactions and support specific friendship development.Publication Date
2009About
This 2022 compilation is an example of a set of strategies that can effectively support dual language learners, such as specific environmental supports and materials in the classroom that foster cultural and linguistic continuity between home and school.About
This site offers a variety of resources for promoting early literacy.About
This resource introduces and explores key concepts like language-focused approaches and asset-based pedagogies. In addition to providing current and relevant information for early childhood educators, the resource includes a set of reflection and discussion questions (e.g., how do I incorporate all children’s languages in my learning spaces?). These prompts could be useful for staff discussion and student reflection/assignments.
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Wondering how to be a neurodiversity-affirming provider? Curious about how to talk to co-workers and families about neurodiversity? This pamphlet answers critical questions for early childhood providers including: what neurodiversity is, why neurodiversity is important, and how to talk to caregivers and others about neurodiversity.About
This two-part 2014 video module from the Alabama Department of Public Health reflects content from the most recent version of Caring For Our Children. The slides and narrative take a developmental approach to promoting physical activity and optimal physical development for infants (part 1) and toddlers (part 2) in child care. A Training Kit of additional materials (pre/post-test, training guide, resources, handouts) is available at http://www.adph.org/healthystart/index.asp?id=6548About
Intended as a companion document to the 2003 joint position statement, Early Childhood Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation—Building an Effective, Accountable System in Programs for Children Birth Through Age 8, this document provides key recommendations on Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation. Included in each section are the rationales, key issues for young children with disabilities, indicators of effectiveness, as well as frequently asked questions pertaining to that section.Publication Date
2007About
Produced by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, this video discusses evidence-based strategies that promote young children’s social and emotional competence, prevent challenging behavior, and provide support to young children with challenging behavior. The strategies are based on the pyramid model. Perspectives of teachers, principals, other staff, and parents as well as examples from classrooms are included.Publication Date
1980About
This brief synthesis summarizes empirically based interventions in group settings that promote positive social-emotional behavior of toddlers and preschool children who are at risk or have identified disabilities. The interventions discussed are either based on peer training, or are adult-directed interventions.Publication Date
2009About
This document begins with an overview of the transformational impact that targeted, iterative, and regular observation and feedback can have on improving teaching practice. It also highlights the need to provide specialized support for teachers of English learners in their classrooms and concludes with the competencies that teachers of English Learners should demonstrate. Publication Date
2019About
This article discusses the benefits of active, hands-on learning, goals for early childhood science programs, and suggestions for fostering scientific learning in the early childhood classroom.About
This executive summary presents briefly the six recommendations by the DEC in their position statement on promotion health, safety, and well being of young children with or who are at-risk for disabilities and developmental delays.Publication Date
2012About
This position statement elaborates on the six recommendations presented by the DEC, explaining the rationale behind these recommendations and presenting the research evidence supporting the recommendations.Publication Date
2012About
This article presents an overview of the three-level pyramid model for promoting young children’s social-emotional development, preventing behavior challenges, and providing suggestions for effective interventions to address challenging behavior.Publication Date
2009About
This column shares ideas about how families and educators can explain differences in ways that promote understanding.About
This document by NECTAC contains descriptions of a list of resources that can be used as quality indicators of inclusive early childhood programs and practices. Some resources are provided in the document; others contain information to access the quality indicators.Publication Date
2010About
This article describes how early childhood educators can and should adopt culturally responsive and anti-bias practices as part of their teaching approaches. Particularly as it relates to preschoolers’ suspension and expulsion, the authors explain the importance of this approach.About
This document contains a list of questions and a checklist that can be used to identify Universally Designed Learning practices and identify those that need to be improved. The questions address various aspects of a diverse learning environment such as the curriculum, physical environment, and relationships between the child, family and professionals. The questions are to be used in conjunction with the checklist.Publication Date
2007About
This 2019 paper from CLASP and ZERO TO THREE explores racial disparities, including the policies that drive them, among infants and toddlers and their families. It highlights key examples in recent history and their continued consequences for young children of color and their families. The paper concludes with recommendations to ensure that new or reformed policies reduce racial disparities.About
Check out this resource from the American Psychological Association to learn more about what psychologists have learned about race and how to prevent prejudice from taking root.