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| *NEW* Building Bridges - Supporting Multilingual Families In Early Childhood Programs | Distinguish how culture and language influence children’s development, identity, and communication in early childhood settings. Analyze myths and truths about multilingual language development and how these beliefs shape educator practice, program culture, and family partnerships. Design responsive strategies that create inclusive environments and strengthen meaningful collaboration with multilingual children and their families.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area -X: Working with Multilingual Preschoolers and Their Families (10 Hours)CDA Content Area -IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (10 Hours)Level 3 - Designs & LeadsThis self-study was written by Gail Solit, an early childhood education professional with more than 40 years of experience in a variety of child care settings. With a background in psychology, early childhood education, and special education, she has focused her career on supporting the well-being and growth of children and early childhood professionals. Gail has authored books and articles, presented at local and national conferences, and served as a consultant and coach for early childhood professionals. | Course |
| *NEW* From Challenge to Connection - Preventing Expulsion in Early Childhood Settings | Describe alternatives to expulsion in early childhood settings and the role of challenging behavior in preschool expulsion. Recognize individualized child support plans and supportive transitions that help children and families feel successful and supported. Identify proactive strategies that support children, families, and early childhood educators and help prevent expulsion. This is an online self-study course.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area - II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development (5 Hours)X: Working with Multilingual Preschoolers and Their Families (5 Hours)CDA Content Area -III: Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development (10 Hours)Level 1- ExploresThis self-study was written by Beth Menninga, M.A.Ed. Beth worked in the early childhood field for more than 40 years and continues to advocate for full funding of child care in her semi-retirement. Her experience includes serving as the Coaching Manager at CICC, as well as working as a preschool teacher and child care center director. For the past 25 years, her work has focused on professional development in the areas of infant and toddler caregiving, early literacy, early math, and relationship-based practices. | Course |
| 10 Halloween Safety Tips for Children with Special Needs | Check out these safety tips from the National Lekotek Center for all children to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween! | Document |
| 37 Children’s Books to Help Talk About Racism & Discrimination | Talking to our children about racism and discrimination is as necessary as it is uncomfortable for most parents. The books on this list are a selection of picture books and novels about the past and the present. | Document |
| 8 Tips for Helping Kids with Social Skills Issues Cope with the Holiday Season | For kids with social skills issues, holiday events can pose challenges and create stress. Use these eight simple tips to help your child successfully navigate this very social season. | Document |
| 8 Ways you can Dress your Child for Sensory Friendly Success | Whether your school has a dress code or you get to select your own clothes, dressing in a sensory smart way can be the difference between comfort and misery or attention and distraction. Let's see how your kids can dress for school success! | Document |
| A Better Start: Why Classroom Diversity Matters in Early Education | The results of this study show racial/ethnic and economic disparities in preschool enrollment and in the quality of preschool that children experience. Among families who do enroll in preschool, the study finds that most children attend classrooms that are homogenous in family income, and often in race/ethnicity as well. The result is a segregated system in which low-income and minority children often attend low-quality and non-diverse early-childhood programs. The authors discuss researching findings on why the socioeconomic and racial/ethnic composition of early childhood classrooms is important and provide a number of suggestions for steps that can be taken to increase diversity. | Document |
| A Guide to Executive Function | Executive function and self-regulation skills are like an air traffic control system in the brain—they help us manage information, make decisions, and plan ahead. We need these skills at every stage of life, and while no one is born with them, we are all born with the potential to develop them. But, how do we do that? The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University created this Guide to Executive Function to walk you through everything you need to know about these skills and how to develop and practice them throughout life. | Document |
| Abuuritaanka Jawi Ciyaarta ku Fiican (Creating a Rich Play Environment) | Xaashidan shaqada waxay ku siinaysaa xeelado iyo fikrado lagu abuurayo jawi qani ku ah ciyaaraha carruurta yaryar.This worksheet provides strategies and ideas for creating a play-rich environment for young children. | Tipsheet |
| Access to Pre-K Education Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act | This policy brief is an overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and discusses policies that can help to increase the number of homeless children in pre-k programs. | Document |
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