CONNECT Module Discussion Archives Using CONNECT modules to modify existing courses for early childhood providers By Debbie Lickey and Deana Buck Debbie Lickey and Deana Buck from the Virginia Paraprofessional Early Childhood Project share how they worked with community college faculty to embed CONNECT Modules into several courses in the program of studies. Read about…
Christine’s Chronicles (includes 19 archived discussions) Christine’s-Chronicles-A-Classroom-Visit-06-08-2011_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-A-New-Partnership-10-20-2009_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-A-Successful-Transition-09-24-2010_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Advocating-For-Assistive-Technology-10-25-2011_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-An-Intro-To-Minspeak-04-24-2010_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Communication-For-Collaboration-11-03-2010_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Counting-Down-The-Days-Until-Kindergarten-07-11-2011_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Embedded-Interventions-For-Whom-06-30-2010_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-First-Day-Of-Kindergarten-09-30-2011_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Inclusion-Starts-At-Home-06-11-2009_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Our-Real-Problem-03-16-2010_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Parents-Speak-Out-09-21-2009_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Serendipity-12-10-2009_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-SLP-Transitions-01-10-2010_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-The-Next-Transition-03-28-2011_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-The-R-Word-02-23-2010_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-What-Next-11-09-2009_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-Work-Family-And-Finding-That-Perfect-Website-01-19-2011_0 Christine’s-Chronicles-A-Chance-To-Hear-Both-Sides-07-06-2009_0
With the recent release of the draft federal policy statement promoting more inclusion in early childhood education, understanding evidence-based practices that support inclusion has never been more important–and now CONNECT is offering a free introductory online course on inclusion, along with 7 low-cost courses for CEUs. Learn More
Pam Winton, Project Director for CONNECT and Chih-Ing Lim, Project Coordinator for CONNECT presents at the 2014 DEC Conference in St. Louis, MI. The powerpoint slides and handouts for their presentation is available HERE
New study found CONNECT modules to be effective, as indicated by learners’ knowledge and competence ratings, written explanations of the specific evidence-based practices, and completed assignments. Examination of learner perspectives also indicated that learners perceived the modules to be effective over and above other instructional methods. Learn More
Our free pilot phase for CONNECT courses is now over. The courses will be available with a modest course fee at a date to be determined. However, CONNECT Modules still remain free and available 24/7. The modules have similar content to the courses and can be used by individuals, faculty and trainers in credit-granting contexts.…
Learn how to build trusting family-professional partnerships when working with families of young children. This is a 2.5 hour course worth .25 CEU's and is free through March 1, 2014. This course is part of the CONNECT Series that CONNECT has developed in partnership with Quality Assist. Learn More.
Learn practices to help children and families as they transition among programs in the early education system. Transition practices are an intentional set of activities that promote communication between sending and receiving teachers/programs, engage families in collaborative planning, and support the preparation and adjustment of children and families. This is a 5 hour course worth…
Learn how you can use CONNECT’s 5-Step Learning CycleTM to support the implementation of teacher research and evidence-based practices in early childhood classrooms. Voices of Practitioners is a FREE online peer-reviewed journal dedicated to topics related to teacher research. Read article Citation: Winton, P. J., Buysse, V., Rous, B., Lim, C-I., & Epstein, D. (2013).…
Congratulations to Raquel Corval and her team for receiving funding from Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian to translate and adapt Module 4: Family-Professional Partnerships for the Portuguese context. Raquel and her team had previously translated, adapted nd pilot tested Module 1: Embedded Interventions successfully. The Portuguese team hopes to pilot Module 4 by conducting five professional development…