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MAP Newsletters contain the very latest information, articles and web links added to the MAP website. They direct you to newly identified resources and topic areas.
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2025

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Back to School Refresher: Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Universal Design for Learning, and Child Development Resources!Published: 2025
In this issue: State and National resources on Developmentally Appropriate Practice & Universal Design for Learning
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Professional Development Opportunities for the 2025-2026 School YearPublished: 2025
In this issue: Find details on State and National Conferences and Upcoming Webinars for the 2025-2026 program year.
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2025 Summer Film FestivalPublished: 2025
In this issue: Videos and documentaries that provide an opportunity to learn about the needs, challenges and joys of children and adults with disabilities. Enjoy!
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Resources for Systems Change and Resources to Support FamiliesPublished: 2025
In this issue: This newsletter focuses on resources supporting efforts for systems change toward a more inclusive early care and education system in California and resources to help you understand…

2024

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Professional Development on Inclusion for the 2024-2025 School YearPublished: 2024
In this issue: Learn about state and national conferences, and institutes related to early childhood inclusion for 2024-2025.
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Part 2: Resources for Addressing Unique NeedsPublished: 2024
In this issue: Resources to address unique needs for individualized support for inclusion.
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Part I: State and Federal ResourcesPublished: 2024
In this issue: Important resources supporting inclusion gathered from the state and federal government.

2023

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Family EngagementPublished: 2023
In this issue: This MAP Newsletter is focused on resources that may help you become more aware of what’s needed to work effectively with families, and the particular needs of…
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Saying Yes to Inclusion in CaliforniaPublished: 2023
In this issue: Important resources from the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA), professional development opportunities on inclusion from Beginning Together and California Department of Education resources on the latest…
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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECHM)Published: 2023
In this issue: The 2023 Summer newsletter is devoted to infant and early childhood mental health and dedicated to, Chris Muecke, a champion for infant and early childhood mental health.
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2023 MAP Resources for Inclusion Facilitators!Published: 2023
In this issue: To celebrate the 2023 Beginning Together Inclusion Facilitator’s Institute theme of “Change the World,” this issue of the MAP Newsletter is dedicated to Judy Heumann. Judy Heumann…
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Opportunities to Expand Inclusion in California: IEEEP and Universal PrekindergartenPublished: 2023
In this issue: the CA MAP team has gathered information and resources to help child care and early education providers gain access to information and resources related to these important…

2022

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Beginning Together: Changing the World for Children with Disabilities!Published: 2022
In this issue: We are promoting the 2023 Beginning Together Inclusion Facilitator Virtual Online Institute and celebrating the accomplishments of individuals and county teams who have attended Beginning Together Institutes…
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Summertime Inclusion Strategies, Resources to Support Families & Professional DevelopmentPublished: 2022
In this issue: Summertime strategies, resources for supporting Fathers and professional development opportunities.
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Six Sets of Inclusion ResourcesPublished: 2022
In this issue: Developmental Milestones, Inclusive Settings, Diversity, Equity, Family Culture and More!
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Supporting Mental Health with Resources for Social and Emotional Well-Being, Self-Care, Trauma, Grief and Positive BehaviorPublished: 2022
In this issue: Multiple resources on supporting mental health for children, yourself and your staff.

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Fall 2021 – Part 2: Dual Language Learners, Inclusion Resources and Professional Development UpdatesPublished: Archive
In this issue: Supporting Dual Language Learners, updating your inclusion library and upcoming conferences and webinars.
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Fall 2021 – Part 1: Transitioning Back to School and In-Person Activities During the PandemicPublished: Archive
In this issue: Resources on the transition back to in-person school and meeting the challenges of interacting with peers, students, and families.
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Summer 2021: Inclusion Works! & Professional Development OpportunitiesPublished: Archive
In this issue: Inclusion Works! Second Edition & Fall 2021 Professional Development Opportunities
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Equity, Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism Resources for the Early Learning and Care CommunityPublished: Archive
In this issue: Resources to Help You Learn About Equity and Anti-Racism, Multi-media Resources For Families and Care Providers, and Additional Resources From Other Areas on the MAP Website.
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December 2020 – Supporting Well-Being and Belonging For All Children and Their Families and Staff During COVID-19Published: Archive
In this issue: The focus of this newsletter is to provide resources for well-being and belonging for early learning and care providers, children, families and administrators as we continue on…
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December 2020 – COVID-19 Emergency Alert! Outreach to Address the Decline in Referrals to Early Intervention ServicesPublished: Archive
In this issue: Your help is needed in an effort to increase public awareness and outreach
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August 2020 – Getting Ready for Re-OpeningPublished: Archive
In this issue: Lessons learned and new guidance during the pandemic
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Part 3: Learning, Living and Playing at HomePublished: Archive
In this issue: Find resources on supporting early care and education providers to meet the changing needs of the field during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Part 2: Resources for Early Care and Education, Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Professionals Working During the PandemicPublished: Archive
Find resources on supporting early care and education providers to meet the changing needs of the field during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Part 1: Taking Care of the Children – Six Sets of ResourcesPublished: Archive
Six Sets of helpful information and resources to support early learning and care providers and families during this crisis with particular emphasis on the specific needs of children with disabilities.