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Resource Name	Description	Resource Type
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
IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association	The IDEA website includes information regarding IDEA as it pertains to infants/toddlers. Position statements, surveys, reports and publications are all available on the site.	Website
IDEA Part C Primary Referral Source: Child Care	Early care and education professional's role as a primary referral source defined and described.	Tipsheet
INCLUSION: Developmentally Appropriate Care for All Young Children	NEW SELF-STUDY Examine key concepts of developmentally appropriate inclusive care, including the important role of the caregiver in creating an encouraging environment. Explore skills in observation, ways to foster positive social interaction, and strategies to promote productive play within child care settings. This is an online self-study course.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area - IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development (10 Hours) CDA Content Area - VII: Observing and recording children’s behavior (10 Hours)Level 2 - ImplementsNew Navigation Tools:This self-study does not have audio available at this time.For optimal performance, please access this course from a computer or tablet.Click on the black box with 2 white arrows to view the self-study in Full-Screen Mode.Click on the black box with white eyeglasses to view the self-study in Accessibility Mode.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
Indiana Resource Center for Autism	Realizing the increasing incidence of autism spectrum disorders, the Indiana Resource Center for Autism staff are actively engaged in work that leads to improved outcomes for individuals on the spectrum and their families. Specifically, our work is focused on goals around early detection and diagnosis, effective early childhood and school-age programs that utilize evidence-based practices, transition across grade levels and across stages of life, post-secondary opportunities, community employment and living options, family support, and other activities that lead to an improved quality of life.	Website
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): What You Need to Know	As the nation’s special education law, IDEA provides rights and protections to children with disabilities and to their parents.	Website
Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 1	Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 1: Infants Learning to CommunicateListen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist. Cindy brings over 35 years of experience working with young children to this information packed series. Everyone working with young children should have this information as we foster one of the key skills a child needs to unlock their lifelong learning.	Podcast
Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 2	Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 2: Toddlers Preschoolers Learning to CommunicateListen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist. Cindy brings over 35 years of experience working with young children to this information packed series. Everyone working with young children should have this information as we foster one of the key skills a child needs to unlock their lifelong learning.	Podcast
Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 3	Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 3: Concerns Related to Early Language DevelopmentListen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist. Cindy brings over 35 years of experience working with young children to this information packed series. Everyone working with young children should have this information as we foster one of the key skills a child needs to unlock their lifelong learning.	Podcast
Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 4	Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 4: Strategies that Foster Healthy Communication When There are DelaysListen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech- Language Therapist. Cindy brings over 35 years of experience working with young children to this information packed series. Everyone working with young children should have this information as we foster one of the key skills a child needs to unlock their lifelong learning.	Podcast