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Transition from Preschool Services to Kindergarten The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center offers links to National Centers, studies and specialized projects that provide resources on transition to kindergarten. Website
Transitions: Returning to Civilian Life This resource explores how your child may respond to changes as you leave the military and return to your community, providing you with ideas to help make the transition less stressful for your young child. Document
Traumatic Experiences "When a child endures a traumatic experience, the whole family feels the impact. But adults hold the power to help lessen its effects. Several factors can change the course of kids’ lives: feeling seen and heard by a caring adult, being patiently taught coping strategies and resilience-building techniques, and being with adults who know about the effects of such experiences. These resources, from Sesame Street in Communities, highlights ways to bring these factors to life." Website
Tribal Best Practices - Family Engagement Toolkit The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) has developed a toolkit to promote family engagement. Document
UC Davis MIND Institute The UC Davis MIND Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) is a collaborative international research center, committed to the awareness, understanding, prevention, care, and cures of neurodevelopmental disorders. Website
Understanding Special Needs Rates of the Child Care Assistance Program The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Special Needs Rate is available for children with special needs in Minnesota who receive CCAP and meet designated criteria. This tip sheet provides a description of the Child Care Assistance Program's Special Needs Rate and the process to request. Tipsheet
Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development This June 2015 brief from the Child Welfare Information Gateway provides basic information about brain development and the effects of abuse and neglect on that development. It is meant to help professionals understand the emotional, mental, and behavioral impact of early abuse and neglect on children who come to the attention of the child welfare system. Document
Understanding the positive developmental impact of travel "Family holidays are a memorable experience, but did you know they’re also full of developmental opportunities for children as they grow up?" Here is a guide created by We Love Holidays, Ltd. The guide looks "at why travel can be fantastic for kids and provide advice for making the most out of the time you get to travel as a family. Spending time outdoors, learning new skills, experiencing different cultures, exploring the history of different places—there are so many benefits to family travel. This guide is a must-read for any parent looking to understand the impact of travel on childhood development." Website
Update on COVID-19 Infections and Vaccines "Two years into the global pandemic, Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care programs continue to protect children, families, and staff. This webinar from the Office of Head Start National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety explores the latest COVID-19 information for programs that provide comprehensive services in center-based, home-based, and family child care settings. This webinar was broadcast on Feb. 16, 2022." Document
Use Visual Strategies for Autism Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and lots of other students with behavior or communication challenges tend to be visual learners. They understand what they see better than what they hear. Therefore, they benefit significantly from the use of Visual Strategies. Deciding when and how to use pictures and other visual supports is the key. This website gives valuable information for speech pathologists, educators, parents, and therapists on how and when to use visual strategies. Website
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