Childhood Trauma: What Every Teacher Needs to Know (Video)

Teachers can make a difference for all their students, but when it comes to children of trauma, we may be their lifeline.

This blog and video explain research on “microaffirmations”. These “microaffirmations” can be transformative—not only for academic work, for for the broader school climate and even for life outcomes.

Comedian Dena Blizzard tries to approach her daughter’s learning and attention issues with a sense of humor. She’s talked about her experiences on Understood and in her comedy work. But…

Man with down syndrome silences entire congress with 5 sobering words. A young man with Down syndrome delivered a powerful testimony on Capitol Hill, and it was five words in…

Sesame Workshop has introduced Julia, a muppet with autism. Advocates are excited because this is one of the first places that parents can find positive, empowering information about autism. Laura…

This video addresses “Philosophy, Policies, and Practices,” “Developmentally and Individually Appropriate Practice,” “Collaboration with Families and Service Providers,” and “Environmental Access and Adaptive Equipment.”

How can a school meaningfully include students with disabilities in an early childhood program? In moving interviews, parents in this video reveal the benefits for their children. Educators describe what…

Including Isaac is the story of how the determination of the Postma family and hard work of the CLC Network led Isaac to become a valued member of the Byron…

In this interview with the director and assistant director of a high quality private preschool program explain how implementing the Pyramid Model/ PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) improved the…

Do you have questions or concerns about a child in your care? The CA CSEFEL (California Collaborative on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning) has gathered tools and…