Video 1.9: Routine in a program – block play Austin’s occupational therapist has created a picture template to simplify building a block structure. Austin is able to place the blocks directly on the visual aid and build a garage for his car with minimal assistance from an adult (running time: 1 min. 49 sec.).…
Video 1.8: Routine in the community – going to the store Luke is able to participate in a family trip to the grocery store with the use of special equipment. He uses some sign language to communicate, but is unable to learn many signs due to a lack of fine motor skills. This voice…
Video 1.7: Routine in a program – building with blocks A speech therapist works with a toddler in a child care facility. The therapist models appropriate communication orally, using signs, and using a picture board. She encourages a response by withholding toys and requiring him to ask for them (running time: 1 min. 08…
Video 1.6: Routine in a program – taking turns A teacher facilitates a game of peek-a-boo between two boys with special needs. She embeds learning by encouraging communication with signs. She also supports turn-taking (running time: 1 min. 23 sec.). View TranscriptNarrator: This video clip shows a teacher in a preschool classroom working with two boys with…
Video 1.5: Routine in a program – enjoying mealtime Jalisa, a toddler with multiple disabilities has joined a newly inclusive child care setting. A practitioner helps Jalisa get into her special chair, and provides assistance for Jalisa to use a spoon. Jalisa’s team –Head Start practitioners, therapists, and the family – work together on…
Video 1.4: Routine at home – talking on the phone A mother encourages social learning by giving her daughter an opportunity to speak to a relative on the phone (running time: 51 sec.). View TranscriptNarrator: This video clip shows a mother at home encouraging her toddler to talk on the phone with a family…
Video 1.3: Routine at home – playing peek-a-boo A mother takes a normal everyday routine like changing a diaper and turns it into a learning opportunity by adding a game of peek-a-boo (running time: 1 min. 21 sec.). View TranscriptNarrator: This video clip shows a mother playing at home with her infant son splashing…
Handout 4.4: Research Summary on Family-Centered Helpgiving Practices Resource Type: Handout This handout summarizes a research synthesis of studies on family-centered helpgiving practices. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-4.4.pdf
Handout 4.5: Policy Advisory: The Law Governing Family-Professional Partnerships Resource Type: Handout This handout is a summary of the laws related to family-professional partnerships, specifically policies within the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-4.5.pdf
Handout 4.3: Partnership-Oriented Practices: Observation Checklist- Answer Key Resource Type: Handout This handout provides answers to which learners can compare their responses, based on the examples of partnership-oriented practices observed in the video clips. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-4.3.pdf