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Our Resource Library contains materials and assistance for early childhood educators and those they serve. Explore our selection of podcasts, tip sheets, websites, documents, and self-study courses.
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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| How to Implement Trauma-informed Care to Build Resilience to Childhood Trauma | This research brief from Child Trends summarizes current practices for implementing trauma-informed care to support children who have been exposed to trauma. The authors outline the ways in which a broad range of programs (including after school programs, schools, early care and education providers, medical providers, and social services) can incorporate trauma-informed care into their services and help children build resilience against past and future traumatic experiences. | Website |
| How to Support Young Learners in Racially Diverse Classrooms | In this Edutopia article, author Amanda Armstrong, explains that "teachers may be hesitant to discuss race with young kids" and describes how "research-backed, age-appropriate strategies can help." | Website |
| How to Take the Stress Out of the Holidays | From the Child Mind Institute, "We are reminded, every year at this time, how difficult holidays can be for people who are lonely or alone. But let’s be honest: even for families rich in children, holidays can be stressful—both for parents and kids." | Website |
| How to Talk to Kids about Racism: An Age-By-Age Guide | Do you talk with young children about race and racism? This article offers some ideas about the importance of having those conversations and for how to choreograph them. | Document |
| Ian - A Short Film about Playground Inclusion | “Ian started as a mother’s mission to educate her son’s bullies on the playground—one to one. When she realized that the need for inclusion was bigger than one playground, she wrote a book and founded Fundación ian to change thousands of minds and attitudes about people with disabilities. She approached MundoLoco, a top digital animation studio in Latin America, about creating “Ian,” an animated film to deliver the message of inclusion to audiences all over the world.' | Website |
| IDEA Fact Sheet | A federal education law originally passed in 1975. IDEA requires schools to give special education and related services to kids with disabilities who need them. It covers kids from birth through high school. | Document |
| IL Core Services | The MACIL web-site has several resources related to people with disabilities living independently. Peer counseling, living skills training, info and referrals, advocacy, and will tailor services to the needs of their consumers. Government links and info, legislative alerts, web searches available. The intrasite search toll covers extensive topic list. | Website |
| Inappropriate Use of Restraint and Seclusion: Initiative to Protect Children with Disabilities | This press release from the U.S. Department of Education (January 17, 2019) describes new initiatives to address and govern the use of restraint and seclusion on recipients of Section 504, Title II and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) accommodations and services. Compliance reviews, data collection, and technical assistance to enforce the legal obligations of states and school districts are mentioned as methods for improving results and outcomes for children with disabilities. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), in partnership with the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), will oversee this initiative. | Document |
| Including Children with Special Needs | Here are some amazing resources on Including Children with Special Needs from the OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT An Office of the Administration for Children & Families. | Website |
| Including Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities | Rooted in the key concept of "belonging," these sessions examine the beliefs and attitudes that influence and affect adults and children in inclusive settings. They provide numerous practical strategies and tools to help families and providers implement high-quality inclusive services. | Website |
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