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Early Intervention

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

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Sparking Family Engagement in Early Learning Programs

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Early Intervention

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Including Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities in Child Care

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The Impact of Trauma on the Lives of Young Children (Part 2)

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The Impact of Trauma on the Lives of Young Children (Part 1)

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Listening to Family Voices in Early Childhood Programs

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Language and Literacy in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

Language and Literacy in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

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Transformative Early Childhood Education: An Interview with Dr. Kathleen Gallagher

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

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

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Speech Development and Delays

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Best Practices for Infant and Toddler Care

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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

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Handling Challenging Behaviors in Child Care and at Home: Autism

Handling Challenging Behaviors in Child Care and at Home: Autism

Resource Lists
Developmental Milestones, Infant Toddler Guidelines, and Early Learning Standards: Metrics for Young Children

Developmental Milestones, Infant Toddler Guidelines, and Early Learning Standards: Metrics for Young Children

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Development in Young Children

Development in Young Children

Questions and Answers (Q&A)
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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About IEL

The Illinois Early Learning Project Web site is a source of evidence-based, reliable information on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois.

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