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Ready or Not? Early Childhood Teachers and Children with Disabilities
As an Early Childhood Teacher in my native Turkey and here in the United States, I did not feel I had enough knowledge about working with infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities to include them in programming or be an effective teacher.
Categories: Development and Learning, Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood
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Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) and Its Relevance to EI Services
Working with families in early intervention is a rewarding area of service provision. Working in collaboration with families requires service providers to develop meaningful relationships which can be smooth or not so smooth.
Categories: Development and Learning, Early Childhood, Intervention
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Italian Early Childhood Education Approaches: Montessori and Reggio Emilia
Europe has been a rich source of many influential educational ideas. In elementary and early childhood education, two of the best-known approaches with European origins are Montessori, and Reggio Emilia.
Categories: Development and Learning, Early Childhood, International
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Skipping the Straw: The Intersection of Sustainability and Accessibility
On July 1st, Seattle became the first major U.S. city to ban the use of plastic straws and utensils, with businesses facing a fine of up to $250 if they are found to be in violation of the ban.
Categories: Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Policy
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Early Childhood Education and Disability Bias
by Sharice Lane, October 30, 2018 I took a course in administration and leadership as participant in Georgetown University Certificate in Early Intervention. One of the course’s assignments was to
Categories: Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Policy
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The Intersection of Legislation, Immigration, and Disability
The rights and needs of people with disabilities are being increasingly recognized in the human rights and development fields.
Categories: Disability, International, Policy
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Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs: US Policy Statements
When American society implements policies for inclusion of people with disabilities during early childhood, a tremendous growth will be seen in the social awareness and empathy of the next generation.
Categories: Development and Learning, Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Policy
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ECI in DC: What do we know about Part C Implementation?
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities or delays by states under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Categories: Disability, Early Childhood, Intervention, Policy
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Children who Experience Homelessness: Policy Implications
While the policy statement more broadly targets early childhood and housing providers, the recommendations set forth throughout the document carry paramount implications for childcare and primary school teachers.
Categories: Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Intervention, Policy
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Assistive Technology in Early Intervention
Sydney is a toddler who lives at home with her parents. She receives daily care from her immediate and extended family members (i.e., grandparents, aunts, and cousins).
Categories: Disability, Early Childhood, Intervention, Policy