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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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SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library | The SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library was designed to strengthen the inclusion of young children with disabilities and their families in programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The Library includes four learning modules. Each module contains a presenter’s guide, training scripts, handouts (in English and Spanish), and videos (in English, and with English and Spanish captioning). The materials can be used in a variety of professional development settings. They will assist service providers and parents in planning together to increase opportunities for inclusion in their communities. | Website |
Speech Therapy Resources for Children and Adults | This guide from Maryville University provides detailed insights and resources on the following areas: A Look into Speech and Language Developments Speech Therapy Assessment Techniques Categories of Speech and Language Impairments Common Speech and Language Impairments Speech Therapy for Toddlers and Children Useful Speech Therapy Resources And much more! | Website |
Spina Bifida Association | The mission of the Spina Bifida Association is to build a better and brighter future for all those impacted by Spina Bifida. | Website |
Spina Bifida Association - Infants & Children | Life with a child with Spina Bifida is filled with many emotions – joy, love, worry, exhaustion, and, of course, many questions.Meeting the complex needs of a person affected by spina bifida involves the whole family and can be challenging at times. Finding resources, knowing what to expect, and planning for the future can help. | Website |
Supporting Social and Emotional Learning for Children with Disabilities | "Developing social and emotional skills are important for all young children! Making and keeping friends, solving social problems, and paying attention to emotions are key skills for children to learn during their early years. After all, social and emotional development is the foundation for lifelong learning and development. Learning these critical skills is especially important for young children with disabilities and suspected delays. Many children with disabilities may struggle with these skills, but we know successful social and emotional development leads to future positive outcomes in many different areas. This Inclusion Series [from the Office of Head Start National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning] webinar explores powerful individualized strategies to support social and emotional learning for children with disabilities and suspected delays." | Website |
Suspensions Are Not Support: The Disciplining of Preschoolers with Disabilities | Children in preschool and early childhood programs are suspended or expelled at a rate three times higher than school-aged children. However, exclusionary discipline practices might not always carry these labels – suspended and expelled. | Document |
Talking With Families When There Are Developmental Concerns | This course will examine the early childhood educator's role in the observation and documentation of child development, including tools to identify best practice methodologies when talking with parents.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area - III: Relationships with Families (5.0 hr)IV.A: Observing, Recording, and Assessing Development (5.0 hr)CDA Content Area - Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with Families (5.0 hr)Content Area VII: Observing and recording children’s behavior (5.0 hr)This course is accessible from a mobile device. For optimal performance, viewing from a computer or tablet is highly recommended. For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register and pay online at Develop. Then, complete a 500 word reflection paper and submit this document with your reflection. Please note: You have access to this document as view only. To enable editing, download the document. Click "file" then "download as" in the upper left-hand corner of this screen. This will give you the option to open the document as a Word doc on your own computer. Then, you can complete the information and email it to: credit@inclusivechildcare.org. *Disregard any directions regarding a final quiz. The only learning assessment needed is the reflection paper. | Course |
The Brain Architects: Building Resilience Through Play | "Far from frivolous, play contributes to sturdy brain architecture, the foundations of lifelong health, and the building blocks of resilience, yet its importance is often overlooked. In this podcast [from Harvard University - Center on the Developing Child], Dr. Jack Shonkoff explains the role of play in supporting resilience and five experts share their ideas and personal stories about applying the science of play in homes, communities, and crisis environments around the world." | Website |
The Center for Siblings | The mission of The Center for Siblings is to "help siblings of people with disabilities feel seen, supported, and empowered -- with a focus on providing early intervention for young siblings." Their work focuses on:providing multimedia resources and education for parents, relatives, service providers, and siblings themselvesspreading awareness of sibling issues throughout the general populationproviding programming to support young siblings, particularly through a lens of artistic expression. | Website |
The Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans | Both Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans can offer formal help for K–12 students with learning and attention issues. They’re similar in some ways but quite different in others. This chart compares them side-by-side to help you understand the differences. | Document |
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