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 1.7: 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 1.5: 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 1.2: The family’s viewpoint Christine, the mother of Luke, a 3 year old boy with developmental delays shares her view on a dilemma to include her son in a childcare program (running time: 2 min. 20 sec.). View TranscriptChristine: When we first thought about enrolling Luke in a childcare program, we were nervous…
Video 1.1: The teacher’s viewpoint Jackie, a teacher in a community-based childcare program shares a dilemma about including Luke, a 3 year old boy with developmental delays, in her classroom (running time: 1 min. 50 sec.). View TranscriptJackie: My program has just become more inclusive, and they’ve placed a child with significant disabilities into…
Handout 2.13: Examples of Classroom Arrangements to Support Tamiya’s Adjustment Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view photos and descriptions of how a classroom setting was modified to support a child’s adjustment during transition. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Handout-2.13.pdf
Handout 1.14: Observation Form Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view an observation form that a practitioner created to collect time sampling data to assist in the evaluation of embedded interventions for a child. The practitioner is evaluating the progress the child has made towards a goal by observing and recording the number…
Handout 1.9: Program Assessment Worksheet Resource Type: Handout In this handout, learners will view a completed assessment worksheet for a child in a program setting. This worksheet can be used to assess the overall performance of a child throughout the routines, transitions and activities of the day and help families and practitioners identify learning goals.…
Activity 2.7a: Describe a welcoming environment Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners watch a video of a child visiting his new classroom for the first time then describe how the teacher created a welcoming environment for the child. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-2-7a.pdf
Activity 2.5a: Identify physical supports for Tamiya Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view photos of Tamiya’s new classroom and identify the specific physical supports available and areas of need for additional supports to support her adjustment. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-2-5a.pdf