Video 2.1: The teacher’s viewpoint Melanie A., a teacher in a community-based childcare program shares a dilemma about the transition of Tamiya, a two year old girl turning three with developmental delays, joining her classroom. (running time: 1 min. 55 sec.) View TranscriptMelanie A.: Tamiya won’t be the first child I’ll care for…
Foundations of Transition for Young Children Today, most families of young children use and move between different types of early childhood services — like Head Start, private child care, public preschool, or kindergarten. Moving between and among these various programs is often referred to as ’transition’.” This 8-minute video provides an overview of the desirable…
Audio 1.4: Kathy’s perspective (speech therapist) A speech therapist in a childcare program shares her perspective on serving Luke, a three year old boy with developmental delays who recently enrolled. She discusses the challenges of using embedded interventions in the classroom (running time: 2 min. 03 sec.). View TranscriptKathy: For a child like Luke…
Audio 1.3: Maggie’s perspective (program administrator) The administrator of a childcare program in which Luke, a three year old boy with developmental delays, has recently enrolled, shares her perspective. She discusses her attitudes and challenges to support the use of embedded interventions in the classroom (running time: 2 min. 10 sec.). View TranscriptMaggie: As the…
Video 1.16: Routine in a program – reading at circle time A teacher combines several embedded interventions into circle time to support Jacob’s learning and participation (running time: 1 min. 24 sec.). View TranscriptNarrator: Today, in Jacob’s classroom, his teacher is reading a book, that was especially made for him to fit his needs for speech articulation…
Video 1.13: Routine in the community – playing at a park A sister leads and plays with her brother around a community park. Often the best peers to provide support are siblings (running time: 1 min. 19 sec.). View TranscriptNarrator: This video shows siblings playing in a community park. The older sister is…
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…
Foundations of Inclusion Birth to Five This short video provides an overview of inclusion legal and policy foundations and inclusion research, as well as a definition, the desired results and defining features of inclusion in early childhood. The video was produced by CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge (running time: 12 min. 53 sec.). Handouts Policy Advisory…
Handout 2.1: Child Transition Profile Resource Type: Handout This handout is a tool learners can use for transition planning. It is a form to be completed by the sending practitioner and family with questions that can help identify specific skills, needs and supports to help plan for child engagement in the new environment and child’s adaptation to…
Handout 1.4: Policy Advisory – The Law on Inclusive Education Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view a summary of the laws related to inclusion specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA and the mandates of least restrictive and natural environments. Note: This handout was updated in March 2013. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-1-4.pdf