“Every day, millions of children attend early care and education programs. It is critical that they have the opportunity to grow and learn in healthy and safe environments with caring and professional caregivers/teachers… These national standards represent the best evidence, expertise, and experience in the country on quality health and safety practices and policies that… Read more »
Tag: early childhood
When Behavior Interferes with Learning
Staff at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism are offering a workshop on behavior and learning in several cities around the state this year. “The goal of this full-day workshop is to provide affordable and localized training for those working with students who engage in challenging behaviors. It is relevant for certified and non-certified staff,… Read more »
Off to a Good Start: A Behaviorally Based Model for Teaching Children With Down Syndrome
“In Off to a Good Start: A Behaviorally Based Model for Teaching Children with Down Syndrome, Book 1: Foundations for Learning (a two-book set), the authors share the compelling research about the benefits of using ABA methods with children with Down syndrome, describe ABA principles and procedures, and provide the ABA-based curriculum they’ve used for… Read more »
Getting ready to learn: Creating effective, educational children’s media
“Getting Ready to Learn describes how educational media have and are continuing to play a role in meeting the learning needs of children, parents, and teachers. Based on years of meaningful data from the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative, chapters explore how to develop engaging, playful, and developmentally appropriate content. From Emmy-Award-winning series to randomized… Read more »
What’s New?
Spring has sprung! The redbuds, dogwoods, and tulip trees are in bloom, and they’re gorgeous! Now we’re looking for warmer weather and more outdoor activities. But before we get too deep into May and all it’s color and activity, let’s first take a look back at April and see what new items arrived in the… Read more »