We have added three new video demonstrations of building trusting partnerships (Videos 4.5-4.7: Libby and Kim) as well as updated handouts and activities in Module 4: Family-Professional Partnerships. Come check it all out: http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-4
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Please use this space to share your experiences, resources, and dilemmas. In this space, we can all continue to support and learn from one another in conducting professional development particularly around implementing the Foundations of Inclusion training curriculum. There are several ways to participate in the discussion: 1) You can click on "Add new comment" below to share your…
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The curriculum was developed because of a request from the NC Child Care Resource & Referral Leadership Council. They saw a pressing need for high quality professional development on inclusion at basic level that could be available state-wide. This curriculum can be used in any state, even though it was developed because of a request from NC. …
For the first time, faculty and professional development providers can send learners to self-guided, self-paced online CONNECT Courses designed for CEU or training credit for early childhood teachers. Through a new partnership with Quality Assist, Inc., these CONNECT Courses will integrate Project CONNECT’s innovative 5-Step Learning Cycle and rich subject matter with QA’s engaging and…
by Cathy Collie How did one faculty use CONNECT Modules in an online environment? Cathy Collie from Wake Tech Community College shares her experience on using CONNECT Module 7 with her students. Read about what she did and share your examples. I used CONNECT Module 7: Tiered Instruction – Social Emotional Development, in my Child…
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. The Virginia Paraprofessional Early Childhood Project at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)’s Partnership for People with Disabilities, is…
by Raquel Corval How did learners respond to the Portuguese adaptation and translation of CONNECT Module 1: Embedded Interventions? Raquel Corval from Portugal shares her experience on using CONNECT Module 1 with her learners. Read about what she did and share your examples. Exactly two years ago, I came to Frank Porter Graham Child Development…