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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 |
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| Early Care and Education Portal - CDC | As an early care and education provider (such as a childcare provider, Head Start teacher, early intervention provider, home visitor, or other educator of young children), you are on the frontlines of public health. Thank you for the important work you do each day. You are a valuable partner in promoting and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our nation’s children and families. To help you in your important role, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers many resources—from free training courses to educational materials you can share with families. This online portal is your access point to the latest early childhood resources from the CDC. | Website |
| Early Childhood Center | The Early Childhood Center of Indiana University Bloomington works to enhance the quality of care and education for all young children (birth through five years), including children with disabilities. Center activities encompass research, training, leadership, and collaboration with families, communities, and early care and education services that touch the lives of young children. Research information, resource books, training, and videos are available through this site. | Website |
| Early Childhood Development and Screen Use | From the Institute of Digital Media and Child Development:Find out how digital media affects learning, language, and cognitive development in young children in this Children and Screens podcast. The speaker shares historical and recent research that are important for parents, educators, and caregivers. | Website |
| Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning: Transition to Kindergarten | Preschool children make the transition into kindergarten more successfully when their schools and families prepare for it together, and when their preschool and kindergarten teachers connect. Also, by coordinating transition efforts, preschool and elementary programs can help children maintain and maximize the gains they made in preschool. | Website |
| Early Childhood Development: Track These Milestones | Here is a "quick and easy overview of development from birth to age five" from Help Me Grow Minnesota. You can download and share this infographic with parents and providers. | Document |
| Early Childhood Family Toolkit | This is a toolkit for creating a culture of achievement at home, beginning prenatally through the transition to kindergarten. This guide was developed by the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) in partnership with Little Moments Count on the belief that parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. | Website |
| Early Childhood Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety Resource List | This comprehensive resource list is from the Office of Head Start National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Saftey. | Document |
| Early Childhood Special Education in Minnesota-Post Covid Realities | In this episode, our guest Danielle Hayden, Supervisor of Early Childhood Special Education at the Minnesota Department of Education joins us to provide an overview of the state of the state as it relates to early intervention across Minnesota in post-Covid realities. | Podcast |
| Early Childhood Transition Guidebook: What You Need to Know Before Your Child's Third Birthday | In Minnesota, the Infant and Toddler Intervention program covers children ages birth to 3 years who are eligible under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Part C focuses on helping the family meet the developmental needs of their child, such as learning to sit up, walk, or talk. Typically provided in natural environments, such as the child's home or child-care setting, these services and outcomes for the child and family are defined in an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). | Document |
| Early Learning Activities and Visual Supports to Teach Toddlers with Autism New Skills and Routines | Family Implemented TEACCH for Toddlers (FITT) is collaborative parent education and support model designed to help families better understand and engage with their toddler with autism spectrum disorder. Based on and adapted from the TEACCH model, FITT uses Structured TEACCHing strategies to facilitate toddler’s receptive and expressive communication, social communication, and play skills. | Website |
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