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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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| 80x3 Podcast: Bridges, Not Barriers - Reimagining Support for Families | Priscilla Weigel welcomes Leo Howard III, Program Officer for the 80x3 Initiative at Greater Twin Cities United Way for an engaging conversation about supporting families. Leo shares his own experiences working with many different families, the work of 80x3, and ways to engage to build trust and partner in relationship for effective support. This podcast is part of our ongoing work with GTCUW 80x3. Looking for more information? Explore these links:https://www.gtcuw.org/stories-and-news/voices-for-change-how-united-way-is-making-a-difference-in-minnesota/ https://www.gtcuw.org/stories-and-news/great-start-early-learning-scholarships/ 80x3 | Resilient from the Start To learn about FREE self-study courses, please visit the 80x3 Page on the CICC Website | Podcast |
| 80x3 Podcast: Supporting Young Children Through Parental Incarceration | Inclusion Matters welcomes our guest, Kamy Howard, MSW LCSW and author of our self-study course, The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children. The development of this course was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way and their 80x3 Initiative. Kamy brings her 20 plus years of supporting young children and families to the discussion of the systemic issues related to this topic, the emotional and developmental impact of parental incarceration on young children, the trauma and developmental effects of this experience on children and families and shares key strategies for building a safe and secure environment so that children can thrive. Register for the FREE self-study course today!The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children | Podcast |
| Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Responses | Learn to recognize Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn responses and craft strategies for students to regulate and avoid response escalation. | Tipsheet |
| The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children | Examine the impact of parental incarceration on early childhood development, focusing on emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral effects. Explore changes in family dynamics, caregiver challenges, financial strain, and children's trauma responses. Apply trauma-informed care strategies to build resilience, support stability, and reduce negative outcomes.The content of this self-study was written by Kamyala Howard, MSW, LICSW in partnership with CICC with funds provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) 80x3 - Resilient from the Start.Knowledge and Competency Framework AreasI: Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)III: Relationships with Families (2 Hours)IX: Trauma Informed Care (6 Hours)CDA Content AreasContent Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development (6 Hours)Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (2 Hours)Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning (2 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.Thanks to a generous grant from Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 we are able to offer 10 hours of training credit for this self-study FREE OF CHARGE! For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register 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.Let's Begin! Self-Study Course Units: | Course |
| The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children | This tip sheet explores the impact of parental incarceration on children’s mental health, behavior, and family stability. It also highlights research findings, signs of trauma, and practical strategies to support children and families facing this challenge. | Tipsheet |
| Trauma Responsive/Healing Centered Strategies Part 1: Relationships And Environments | Explore a relationship based approach in caregiving environments with young children that have been impacted by trauma. Define early childhood trauma and describe the impact on development and relationships. Identify trauma triggers and elements of healing centered environments. The Content of this self-study was Developed by Ellison Center, St. Cloud, MN: https://www.ellisoncenter.org/ with funds provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) 80x3 - Resilient from the Start.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area(s) -I: Child Development and Learning (3.00 hr)III: Relationships with Families (2.00 hr)IX: Trauma Informed Care (5.00 hr)CDA Content Area(s) -Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development(5.00 hr)Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families(2.00 hr)Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning(3.00 hr)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.Thanks to a generous grant from Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 we are able to offer 10 hours of training credit for this self-study FREE OF CHARGE! For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register 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. | Course |
| Trauma Responsive/Healing Centered Strategies Part 2: Self-Regulation For Children And Adults | Describe the development of children’s regulation systems, including the concept of co-regulation. Explore strategies to support the development of regulation in young children who have experienced trauma. Explain how working with traumatized children and families contributes to compassion fatigue. Plan ways to reduce or address the impact of compassion fatigue. The Content of this self-study was Developed by Ellison Center, St. Cloud, MN: https://www.ellisoncenter.org/ with funds provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) 80x3 - Resilient from the Start.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area(s) -II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development (2.00 hr)IX: Trauma Informed Care (8.00 hr)CDA Content Area(s) -Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development(10.00 hr)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.Thanks to a generous grant from Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 we are able to offer 10 hours of training credit for this self-study FREE OF CHARGE! For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register 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. | Course |
| Trauma, Stress and Resilience in Young Children | This course provides basic knowledge about trauma and how to support children who have experiences or are currently experiencing trauma.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area - II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development CDA Content Area - III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development 🔊 This course includes Audio and 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 |
| Understanding and Eliminating Expulsion in Early Childhood Programs | Research tells us that high-quality, supportive early childhood programs have a positive effect on the lives of infants, young children, and families. Early childhood programs help support young children’s readiness for school and lifelong success. Here is a PDF from National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness. | Website |
| Understanding Parental Incarceration | This tip sheet explores how parental incarceration, an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), affects children’s development, attachment, and sense of stability. | Tipsheet |
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