CONNECT Module Discussions

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

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

New article about the effectiveness of CONNECT modules

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

Free Pilot Phase for CONNECT Courses Now Over

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.…

Now Available: Free CEU-Granting Self-Paced Course on Smooth Moves: Program Transitions

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…

Article on CONNECT in NAEYC’s Voices of Practitioners

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).…

Portuguese Adaptation of CONNECT Module 4: Family-Professional Partnerships

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…