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CICC E-News, Issue #13. November - December 2009
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Announcing Two New Podcasts
The CICC has two new podcasts coming out in December. To find our podcasts, go to www.inclusivechildcare.org and click on the podcast tab at the top of the page. We are discussing aggression in young children with these topics:
Challenging Behavior: Aggression:
- Aggression as a Learned Attention-Getting Behavior
Sometimes, children will use aggressive behaviors because they have learned that it ‘works’ for them. We can help children replace these behaviors with other more appropriate behavior through responsive interventions and teaching new skills. - Power-struggles with Young Children (watch for this early January 2010)
When the early educator gets into a power struggle with a young child, no one wins. We want children to learn independence and gain self-efficacy, yet they must also conform to the structure of our programs and build social relationships with others. Helping children learn to make good choices is an important strategy here.
Visit the CICC podcast page. Listen to current episodes, download the mp3 or subscribe via iTunes or other podcast services, that way your iPhone, iTouch, smartphone, or mp3 player will automatically update with new episodes as they are released.
Feature in Impact Published by Institute on Community Integration
The Center for Inclusive Child Care is featured in the current issue of Impact: Feature Issue on Early Childhood Education and Children with Disabilities, published by the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota. In this new publication, researchers and practitioners discuss strategies for identifying and providing quality, inclusive programs; staff from inclusive early childhood programs around the country describe their approaches; and parents reflect on their experiences with early childhood education and inclusion for their children. This Impact issue is published online at http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/221 and in print. To receive a free print copy call the Institute’s Publications Office at 612-624-4512, or e-mail icipub@umn.edu.
New Developmental Video Clips
New developmental video clips entitled Watch What I Can Do are available free of charge and are useful for helping parents and providers observe typical developmental patterns at ages birth to 5. http://www.minneapolishelpmegrow.mpls.k12.mn.us/what_is_typical_development_between_0-5_see_video_clips.html
New FPG Snapshot: Developing Structured Work Systems for Students with ASD
For students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), activities such as transitioning from one location to the next, organizing their learning materials, and completing assigned activities, can be very challenging. This Snapshot summarizes the findings of researchers, who studied structured work systems as one effective approach educators can use to address the unique learning styles and challenges experienced by students with ASD. It is available at http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/Snap59_WEB.pdf
New Resource on CICC Website
Growing Up with Spina Bifida: What We Have Learned http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/SpinaBifida.pdf
This report summarizes the major findings of the spina bifida research study, “Quality of Life and Secondary Conditions in Individuals with Spina Bifida”. The study was a five-year study to document secondary conditions among children, adolescents and young adults with spina bifida and their families, to examine social, psychological, and environmental factors mediating such consequences, and to identify resilience factors which could prevent the impact of spina bifida and promote quality of life. This information covers important steps needed to be taken in early childhood to ensure positive outcomes. This report can be used in the education of early childhood providers working with children who have spina bifida and their families. This report is available in both English and Spanish.
Access all CICC online resources here
Training of Trainer Course Schedule for 2010
Online Training of Trainer courses provide professionals with engaging learning opportunities across various topics for a fraction of the cost of traveling, hotels, and other conference costs. Gain valuable training skills and content, which you can turn around and present in your own workshops. Course content has already been approved through the Minnesota Center for Professional Development. CEUs are also available with each course at an additional fee. Check course dates below or go to http://www.inclusivechildcare.org/learning-tot.html
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Overview and Basic Strategies for Inclusion in Community Settings
February 8 – February 24
Chats on Mondays Feb. 15 & 22 @ 8-8:45 PM CST - ADHD: Including Children in Community Settings
January 18 – January 29
Chats on Wednesdays Jan 20 and 27th @ 7-7:45 PM CST - The Nurtured Heart Approach
March 24 - April 9
Chats on Wednesdays March 31 and April 7 @ 7-7:45 PM CST
- Children and Challenging Behavior: Making Inclusion Work
January 27 - February 26
Chats on Wednesdays February 3, 10, 17, and 24 @ 7-7:45 PM CST
June 16 - July 16
Chats on Wednesdays June 23, 30, July 7 & 14 @ 8-8:45 PM CST - Sensory Processing Disorder
April 5 - April 21
Chats on Mondays April 12 & 19 @ 8:00 – 8:45 PM CST - Children’s Development: What to Expect and When to Be Concerned
March 1 – March 17 ,
Chats on Mondays March 8 & 15 @ 8-8:45 PM CST - Six Keys: Strategies for Promoting Children’s Mental Health in Early Childhood Programs
April 20 - May 19
Chats on Monday April 26, May 3, 10, 17 @ 7-7:45 PM CST.
- Consultation and Support for Inclusion in Community Settings (Can be a tailored training)
March 1 - March 27,
Chats on Thursdays March 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 10-10:45 AM CST - Project EXCEPTIONAL: A Guide to Training and Recruiting Child Care Providers to Serve Young Children with Disabilities
January 13 – February 11,
Chats on Tuesdays January 19, 26, February 2, 9 @ 7-7:45 PM