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Spotlight on Child Maltreatment: Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity The February 2019 issues 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.  Document
Standing Together Against Suspension & Expulsion in Early Childhood Expulsion in early childhood education is not an intervention. Over a decade of research and data tell us that the policies and practices of suspension and expulsion in early childhood, which disproportionately affect children of color, are causing harm to children and families. Over 30 national organizations came together to create a joint statement that amplifies and elevates the issue. It's time to heed the calls to prevent, limit and eliminate suspensions and expulsions in early childhood education. Document
STAR Program STAR ( A System of Technology to Achieve Results) Program offers information relating to Assistive Technology in Minnesota. Information includes; availability of devices and services, consumer involvement and outreach, interagency coordination and transition throughout life, policy awareness and systems change, training and technical assistance and public awareness. Products, modifications, funding directory and contractor services available on site. Newsletter and additional connections also available. Website
State and Jurisdictional Eligibility Definitions This paper discusses how the 50 states and 6 jurisdictions that participate in the Part C program define developmental delay and, as applicable, at risk in their definition of eligibility for services. Table 2 displays a summary of states? and jurisdictions? definitions of developmental delay and, asapplicable, their approaches to serving children who are at risk of having substantial developmental delay. Website
State Early Childhood Inclusion Self-Assessment This 2017 self-assessment tool provides a framework for examining key aspects of a State infrastructure that are useful for promoting high quality inclusive practices, programs and policies.  Document
States’ Growing Commitment to Preventing Young Children’s Expulsion from Early Care and Education Programs: RESULTS OF A 50-STATE POLICY SURVEY This brief reports on a survey that examined state expulsion and suspension policies for early care and education settings serving children under age six. Authors: Carey McCann (BUILD), Sheila Smith, Uyen (Sophie) Nguyen, and Maribel R. Granja (NCCP)  Document
Staying safe outside In this second episode of this two-part series on outdoor play and extending the classroom outside, Brenda Lowe and Dana Ellingson take a deeper dive into the benefits of outdoor play. They discuss the Early Childhood Educator's role in playing outside and also more intentional opportunities utilizing common outdoor and classroom materials that can extend the learning experience that engage children and ignite their natural curiosity. Podcast
Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table: Growing Healthy Smiles in Early Care and Education Programs Encouraging tooth brushing in Head Start and child care programs helps promote oral health and teaches children a lifelong habit. Use this video to train staff to begin a daily toothbrushing program in Head Start and child care programs. Website
Steps to Stay Healthy "These posters [from the Office of Head Start - Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center] feature strategies to stay healthy. Display them to remind staff and families of the steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses." They are available in many languages. Document
Strategies for Family Engagement Principals and teachers report that they value relationships with families, yet they receive little training for engaging families. They also say that they feel underprepared to develop these partnerships. Partners in Education: A Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family?School Partnerships, a collaboration between SEDL and the U.S. Department of Education, addresses these challenges. The publication, written by Harvard Graduate School of Education?s Karen L. Mapp, senior lecturer and faculty director of the Education Policy and Management Master?s Program, and Paul J. Kuttner, researcher and educator, presents a framework that focuses on helping both educators and family members develop the necessary skills, knowledge, confidence, and belief systems to develop and sustain home?school relationships. Website
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