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Inclusive Practices and Remote Learning

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Early Intervention: Resources for Families, Childcare, and Early Childhood Teachers

Tool Kits
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Parenting During a Pandemic

Podcasts
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Which to Choose? Universal Design for Learning or Accommodations

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
child drawing

Curriculum Modifications: Materials Adaptation

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
place setting

Curriculum Modifications: Environmental Adaptations

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
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Curriculum Modifications: Introduction to a Blog Series

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
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Universal Design for Learning and Project Work

Blogs, Perspectives on the Project Approach
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Rolling with the Times: Updating Our Language

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
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Implementing the Project Approach in Inclusive Classrooms

Podcasts
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Early Intervention

Resource Lists
dad and child playing with blocks

Helping Young Children With Disabilities During a Trying Time: Adding Structure and Routine

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Supporting Young Children's Friendships: An Interview with Dr. Michaelene Ostrosky

Supporting Young Children’s Friendships: An Interview with Dr. Michaelene Ostrosky

Podcasts
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Speech Development and Delays

Resource Lists
Moving from Early Intervention to PreK: What Parents and Caregivers Want to Know

Moving from Early Intervention to PreK: What Parents and Caregivers Want to Know

Resource Lists
Handling Challenging Behaviors in Child Care and at Home: Autism

Handling Challenging Behaviors in Child Care and at Home: Autism

Resource Lists
Tech Time! Video Games and Young Children with Special Needs

Tech Time! Video Games and Young Children with Special Needs

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Reading Partners: Sharing the Lead in Storybook Reading

Reading Partners: Sharing the Lead in Storybook Reading

Parenting Videos, Videos
Connecting with Concepts and Skills

Connecting with Concepts and Skills

Parenting Videos, Videos
Autism: Be Aware of the Signs

Autism: Be Aware of the Signs

Infant/toddler Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets
Scribbling as Early Steps to Reading and Writing

Scribbling as Early Steps to Reading and Writing

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
child drawing

Inclusion in Preschool Classrooms

Tip Sheets
Creating a Sense of Belonging in Preschool

Creating a Sense of Belonging in Preschool

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Sharing Books Can Open New Worlds

Sharing Books Can Open New Worlds

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Answering Questions About Your Child’s Special Needs

Answering Questions About Your Child’s Special Needs

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Thoughts on Project Work with Children Who Have Special Needs

Thoughts on Project Work with Children Who Have Special Needs

Blogs, Perspectives on the Project Approach
Chores and Children: A Time to Learn

Chores and Children: A Time to Learn

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Changing Seasons and New Concepts: Same and Different and Before and After

Changing Seasons and New Concepts: Same and Different and Before and After

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Games for All Young Children

Games for All Young Children

Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Sensory Overload

Sensory Overload

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
The Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 26.B.ECa

The Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 26.B.ECa

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
The Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 25.B.ECa

The Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 25.B.ECa

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Physical Development and Health Lesson Addressing Benchmark 23.B.ECb

Physical Development and Health Lesson Addressing Benchmark 23.B.ECb

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Physical Development and Health Lesson Addressing Benchmark 19.B.ECb

Physical Development and Health Lesson Addressing Benchmark 19.B.ECb

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 12.B.ECb

Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 12.B.ECb

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 12.A.ECb

Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 12.A.ECb

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 11.A.ECf

Science Lesson Addressing Benchmark 11.A.ECf

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 7.A.ECc

Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 7.A.ECc

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 6.B.ECb

Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 6.B.ECb

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 5.B.ECb

Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 5.B.ECb

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 4.D.ECa

Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 4.D.ECa

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 3.B.ECa

Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 3.B.ECa

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 2.B.ECa

Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 2.B.ECa

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 1.C.ECa

Language Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 1.C.ECa

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 10.B.ECa

Math Lesson Addressing Benchmark 10.B.ECa

Adapting Lesson Plans to Meet IELDS Benchmarks
Learning and Fun on Family Trips

Learning and Fun on Family Trips

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Starting Kindergarten?  Help Make It a Good Experience!  Adaptations for Children with Special Needs and Their Families

Starting Kindergarten? Help Make It a Good Experience! Adaptations for Children with Special Needs and Their Families

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Understanding and Accepting Differences: Why Can't Maria Walk?

Understanding and Accepting Differences: Why Can’t Maria Walk?

Infant/toddler Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets
Discussing Project Work with Children in Inclusive Classrooms

Discussing Project Work with Children in Inclusive Classrooms

Blogs, Perspectives on the Project Approach
Finding Help for Young Children With Special Needs

Finding Help for Young Children With Special Needs

Questions and Answers (Q&A)

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