Head Start ECLKC: Inclusion Webinars
Head Start ECLKC: Inclusion Webinars
Explore these webinars about inclusion issues related to children with disabilities or suspected delays. Topics include interactions, individualization, effective teaching practices, clarification of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), practice-based coaching, and more! Find three series to choose from:
- High-Quality Inclusion Federal Series focuses on clarification of issues with insights from federal staff
- Highly Individualized Practices Series focuses on strategies that education staff can use every day in their classrooms and on home visits
- Disability Services in the Head Start Program Performance Standards Series focuses on the issues that are unique to the Head Start community
Cara’s Kit Self-Guided Module: Creating Adaptations for Routines and Activities
Access this learning module to explore each topic of CARA’s Kit, from the introduction to the process to example adaptations.
NOTE: The module at this link is FREE. If you would like a PD certificate of completion for the module ($10 per certificate), please start here instead.
About CARA’s Kit: CARA’s Kit, created by Philippa H. Campbell & Suzanne A. Milbourne and published in 2007, is designed for teachers and consultants who are involved in providing early care and education for children under age 6. CARA’s kit contains information on how to make adaptations for individuals or groups of children who are experiencing challenges during everyday routines and activities.
CARA’s Kit Materials to accompany the online module are available here: Order the CARA’s Kit publication here.
CARA’s Kit online was developed by Pennsylvania Early Intervention Technical Assistance with funding from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning. CARA’s Kit online is hosted by the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children.
PEAT’s Suite Online: Self-Guided Module: Physical Environment and Assistive Tools
Access this learning module for PEAT’s Suite to explore and practice using environmental features, as well as universal, modified and specialized assistive tools.
NOTE: The module at this link is FREE. If you would like a PD certificate of completion for the module ($10 per certificate), please start here instead.
About PEAT’s Suite: PEAT’s Suite, created by Suzanne A. Milbourne and originally published in 2018, is a comprehensive package of materials that helps service providers (educators, home visitors, therapists, etc.), families, and other stakeholders support the participation of young children with differing abilities in typical routines and activities. The acronym PEAT stands for Physical Environment and Assistive Tools.
Curriculum Modifications for Infants and Toddlers, Training Module and Resources
These resources were developed to provide information about curriculum modifications and adaptations for infants and toddlers. Examples include modifications that can be used in a variety of home and program settings. The resources include a set of presentation slides, presenter notes, and additional resources on choosing modifications, types of modifications, and child vignettes for use in professional development.
ECTA: Preschool During the Pandemic: Early Childhood Education in Extraordinary Times – 12 Episode Video Series by Larry Edleman
This 12 episode series shares the experiences of practitioners and families from across the country, illustrating how the fields of early education and early childhood special education are successfully supporting preschoolers and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also see MAP Newsletter for 2020 related to supporting early care and learning during COVID-19.
#10-Inclusion Makes a Difference (Video)
Mom and dad talk about how inclusion of their son with Down’s Syndrome had made a difference for their family and other kids and families. This is an emotional testimony about the benefits of inclusion for everyone in the community.
Early Choices YouTube Channel
Playlist for early childhood programs with interviews with teachers, therapists, and parents and clips of inclusion in action. Below is a sample video of an interview with parents of children who had been included.
All Play Learn: Disability Strategies
Offers disability-specific strategies for eight different disabilities and several more general categories of a potential disability. Includes a description of the disability, strengths, evidence-based strategies, best practice tips, early learning and development outcomes, and additional resources.
Mindfulness and Young Children: Six Resources for Beginners and Skeptics
“Sometimes a term gets repeated so often that the meaning becomes obscure. While it might seem like we’re all talking about the same thing, there’s a good chance we’re just glossing over our different ideas of what the word means.”
“Take mindfulness. What is it? Is it different from meditation? Is it appropriate for young children? Is it important for young children? I set out to discover more. Full disclosure: I am a skeptic—but I’m learning.”
“Let’s start with ZERO TO THREE’s definition: intentional and non-judgmental present-moment awareness.”
Download ZERO TO THREE’S Mindfulness Toolkit
“According to Maria Gehl, ZERO TO THREE’s project director of Mindfulness in Early Childhood, the benefits are clear for teachers and caregivers. “When adults are self-aware,” she says, “they are better at helping kids develop their social and emotional learning skills.”
See more of this article to discover 6 resources for educators who want to usher pre-K learners into the world of mindfulness. It includes an hour-long documentary film, a TED talk, different types of curriculum for preschool, and tips for families on how to use the information.
The Power of Fathers: A Concept Paper on Fatherhood, Family Engagement and Early Childhood (PDF)
“This paper is designed to provide a brief overview of the research supporting fathers’ wide-ranging contributions to healthy child development. It also shines a spotlight on innovative father engagement programs that address systemic and personal barriers. Finally, the paper closes with program, policy, and research recommendations to advance fathers as key stakeholders in family strengthening programming and to support the full participation of fathers in their families and communities.”