South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative

Process-Oriented Inquiry--A Constructivist Approach to Early Childhood Science Education: Teaching Teachers to Do Science

Martin, D., Jean-Sigur, R., & Schmidt, E. (2005). Process-oriented inquiry--A constructivist approach to early childhood science education: Teaching teachers to do science. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 17(2), 13-26. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/recordDetails.jsp?searchtype=basic&pageSize=10&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=EJ798815&eric_displayStartCount=1&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=kw&_pageLabel=RecordDetails&objectId=0900019b8040c25a&accno=EJ798815&_nfls=false

This article discusses the basic elements of process-oriented inquiry that can help preservice and in-service early childhood teachers to implement constructivist science education in their own classrooms. Table 1 in the article is especially helpful in understanding the role of a teacher to foster scientific inquiry

Preventing Early Reading Failure and Its Devastating Downward Spiral

National Center for Learning Disabilities. (n.d.). Preventing early reading failure and its devastating downward spiral. Retrieved from http://www.aft.org/periodical/american-educator/fall-2004/avoiding-devastating-downward-spiral

This article discusses what teachers can do to support children with weak reading skills to prevent children from experiencing persistent reading difficulties.

I Don't Have an Accessible Playground-Or Do I?

Child Care Plus. (2009). I don’t have an accessible playground-or do I? Retrieved from http://www.ccplus.org/TipSheets/TipSheet23.pdf

This tip sheet describes ways to inexpensively adapt or modify a playground to meet individual child needs

What Works Clearinghouse: Early Childhood Education

Institute of Education Sciences. (2013). What Works Clearinghouse: Early childhood education. Retrieved from http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Topic.aspx?sid=4

Select the Early Childhood Education topic area. This website lists all the interventions/curriculums for the Early Childhood Education topic area that WWC reviewed and the status of their review.

What Works Clearinghouse: Children and Youth with Disabilities

Institute of Education Sciences. (2013). What Works Clearinghouse: Children and youth with disabilities. Retrieved from http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Topic.aspx?sid=19

Select the Early Childhood Special Education topic area. This website lists all the interventions/curriculums for the Children and Youth with Disabilities topic area that WWC reviewed and the status of their review.

Learning Happens DVD

Zero to Three. (n.d.). Learning Happens DVD. Retrieved from https://secure2.convio.net/zttcfn/site/Ecommerce/1742670740?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=2661&store_id=1121

This DVD provides additional video clips for use during your classroom observation activity.

*Must be purchased and ordered in advance.

Child Assessment

Early Childhood Research Institute on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. (2001). Child assessment. Retrieved from http://clas.uiuc.edu/review/ChildAssessment.pdf

Review Guidelines for Material Selection: Child Assessment

BabyNet-SC Part C Organization

South Carolina First Steps. (2012). BabyNet policy and procedure manual appendix 3: Established risk conditions. Retrieved from http://scfirststeps.com/babynet/

This fact sheet provides BabyNet's List of Established Risk Conditions; children on this list are automatically eligible for BabyNet services

Reasons for Concern that Your Child or a Child in Your Care May Need Special Help

California Department of Education. (2004). Reasons for concern that your child or a child in your care may need special help. Retrieved from http://www.dds.ca.gov/earlystart/docs/ReasonsForConcern_English.pdf

Page 3 of this document lists areas of development and characteristics that might be reasons to be concerned about a child’s development.

15 minute In-Service on Individualizing

Head Start Center for Inclusion. (n.d.). 15 minute in-service: Individualizing. Retrieved from http://depts.washington.edu/hscenter/individualizing

This webpage provides information related to individualizing instruction in the classroom, including a presentation, tips for teachers, supervisor’s checklist, research brief, and a list of helpful resources.

15 minute In-Service on Supporting Early Literacy Through Universal Design & Assistive Technology

Head Start Center for Inclusion. (n.d.). 15 minute in-service: Supporting early literacy through universal design & assistive technology. Retrieved from http://depts.washington.edu/hscenter/family-literacy-2

This webpage provides information and resources for supporting early literacy, including a presentation, tips for teachers, supervisor’s checklist, research brief, and a list of helpful resources.

15 minute In-Service on IEP Basics

Head Start Center for Inclusion. (n.d.). 15 minute in-service: IEP basics. Retrieved from http://depts.washington.edu/hscenter/inclusion-service-iep

This webpage provides an introduction to the IEP process, including a presentation, tips for teachers, supervisor’s checklist, research brief, and a list of helpful resources.

Writing Individualized Family Service Plan Strategies that Fit into the Routine

Young, L. A. (2007). Writing individualized family service plan strategies that fit into the ROUTINE. Young Exceptional Children, 10(3), 2-9, doi: 10.1177/109625060701000301

This article provides a framework for developing IFSP strategies that reflect best practice.

Moving from Assessment Information to IFSPs: Guidelines for a Family-Centered Process

Young, L. A., & Grisham-Brown, J. (2006). Moving from assessment information to IFSPs: Guidelines for a family-centered process. Young Exceptional children, 9(2), 2-11, doi: 10.1177/109625060701000301

This article describes a step-by-step process for translating assessment information to IFSP outcomes.

Adapting Physical Activities to Promote Overall Health and Development: Suggestions for Interventionists and Families

Menear, K. S., & Davis, L. (2007). Adapting physical activities to promote overall health and development: Suggestions for interventionists and families. Young Exceptional Children, 10(2), 11-16, doi: 10.1177/109625060701000202

This article provides information about the importance of physical activity and lists resources regarding adaptations.

DEC Recommended Practices DVD: Selected Strategies for Teaching Young Children with Special Needs

Division for Early Childhood. (n.d.). DEC recommended practices DVD: Selected strategies for teaching young children with special needs. Retrieved from http://www.dec-sped.org/yec

This 20-minute DVD provides examples of teaching procedures including peer-mediated strategies, consequences, prompting strategies, and naturalistic teaching procedures.

*Must be purchased and ordered in advance.

Math Is for Everyone: Strategies for Supporting Early Mathematical Competencies in Young Children

Notari-Syverson, A., & Sadler, F. (2008). Math is for everyone: Strategies for supporting early mathematical competencies in young children. Young Exceptional Children, 11(3), 2-18, doi: 10.1177/1096250608314589

This article describes preschool math competencies and suggests strategies for use with children who are at-risk or children with disabilities.

Talking with Parents When You Have Concerns About a Child in Your Care

California MAP to Inclusion and Belonging. (2007). Talking with parents when you have concerns about a child in your care. Retrieved from http://cainclusion.org/camap/trainingppts.html

This module includes information about how to support families whether or not they choose to seek a referral to address the concerns.

Early Literacy

Zero to Three. (2003). Early literacy. Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/early-language-literacy/earlyliteracy2pagehandout.pdf

This handout offers ways to support early literacy for infants and toddlers.

Literacy Rich Classrooms and Community Activities: Infants

Center for Early Literacy Learning. (2010). Literacy-rich classroom and community activities. Retrieved from http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/cellpract_pract/infant/PGPrac_I_LitRichClass_WM.pdf

This information sheet offers about ideas for use in infant classrooms with real-life scenarios