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Each of the videos in this series illustrates ways in which assistive technology can support learners of diverse abilities. Note that the series covers a broad age range, so not all clips show young children.Publication Date
1980About
In this video clip, a preschool teacher demonstrates how she uses digital video and other technologies to document and assess a child’s skills and to share it with his family.Publication Date
2011About
This policy brief describes what authentic assessment is, the role observation plays in authentic assessment, how information from observations is used to develop curriculum, outcomes from authentic assessment, and the need to include authentic assessment training in professional development activities for early childhood practitioners who work with infants and toddlers. Publication Date
2010About
This policy brief describes what authentic assessment is, the role observation plays in authentic assessment, how information from observations is used to develop curriculum, outcomes from authentic assessment, and the need to include authentic assessment training in professional development activities for early childhood practitioners who work with infants and toddlers.Publication Date
2010About
With a number of potential EBPs to choose from, it is important to follow a process to select the most appropriate practice for your learner. This website offers both a process and access to information about the EBPs.About
The Autism Navigator offers a webinar series for families and professionals. Topics include: early detection of autism, a summer training institute, social communication development, early intervention, and classroom success in PreK through 2nd grade. Registration is required but the webinars are free.About
These online modules and resources developed by the National Professional Development Centeron Autism Spectrum Disorder provide information and support to use evidence-based practices with children with autism of all ages and their families. The individual modules describe the age range for which each identified evidence-based practice has been effective.About
Interested in research findings about how the pandemic may be impacting language development?About
This website contains video clips on various issues regarding pregnancy, labor and birth, as well as clips on development and care for babies to ‘big kids’.Publication Date
2013About
BabyTalk is a curated, one-way listserv that is distributed monthly. Each issue features high quality, readily available, and free resources. Typically each issue includes some new research, at least one resource that is also in Spanish, and lots of new information for families and professionals. To receive BabyTalk each month, contact Camille Catlett (camille.catlett@unc.edu) with your name and email address.About
The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Teachers may choose to send a handout home in each child’s backpack when a new strategy or skill is introduced to the class. Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home. Skills addressed range from hitting and biting to whining and fearfulness.About
The National Black Child Development Institute’s 2013 publication takes a strengths-based look at the state of the black child in the United States. Each chapter examines a different topic and highlights both the assets of and the challenges faced by black children and their families.Publication Date
2013About
Through the use of language and open-ended questioning, adults are able to expand young children’s curiosity and ability to reason, creativity, thinking ability and independence. Learn more at https://www.under5s.co.nz/shop/Hot+Topics+Articles/Child+Development/Benefits+of+asking+young+kids+open-ended+questions.htmlAbout
Well-designed and thoughtfully executed online courses can effectively engage adult learners in high quality, engaging individual, small group, and whole group learning. This webinar will provide examples of how to develop and deliver content, support interaction including small group activities, promote reflection, and manage assignments as part of an online course.Publication Date
June 2019About
Toys aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days of building blocks and wooden trains; today’s toys actually talk to you and let you respond back. But research is showing that these innovative devices may affect how parents interact with their babies. Go to the URL above to read more or watch a video in English or Spanish.About
Toys aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days of building blocks and wooden trains; today’s toys actually talk to you and let you respond back. But research is showing that these innovative devices may affect how parents interact with their babies. Go to the URL above to read more or watch a video in English or Spanish.
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This article highlights the journey of two teacher researchers who joined with the authors (who are early childhood job-embedded professional development facilitators, supporting professional learning alongside early childhood educators as they work with children) to explore a process of inquiry to strengthen their knowledge about children and about science.Publication Date
2016Beyond the ACE Score: Perspectives from the NCTSN on Child Trauma and Adversity Screening and Impact
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This 2021 resource provides an overview of the concepts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma, highlights the gaps that remain in our understanding of the impact of childhood trauma and adversity on mental and physical health, and describes how these terms (childhood trauma vs. adversity) differ. This resource also offers providers, family advocates, and policymakers recommendations for ways in which ACEs and other childhood trauma-related concepts and resources can be combined to advance care for children and families who have experienced trauma.Beyond the ACE Score: Perspectives from the NCTSN on Child Trauma and Adversity Screening and Impact
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This 2021 resource provides an overview of the concepts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma, highlights the gaps that remain in our understanding of the impact of childhood trauma and adversity on mental and physical health and describes how these terms (childhood trauma vs. adversity) differ. This resource also offers providers, family advocates, and policy makers recommendations for ways in which ACEs and other childhood trauma-related concepts and resources can be combined to advance care for children and families who have experienced trauma.