Discover ways to engage families when early childhood staff have concerns that a child is at risk for a disability or developmental delay. Some information in this module may also refer to children with disabilities as "children with special needs." The module is designed for educators working with children ages birth to 5.
In these webinars, explore inclusion, assessment, screening, and services for children with disabilities or suspected delays. Learn evidence-best practices that support individualization and partnering with parents.
In this webinar series, learn more about strategies that teachers can use every day in their classrooms or on home visits.
View this webinar series to learn about the issues that are unique to the Head Start community. Find information about the requirements in the Head Start Act and the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Find out how to use professional development and technical assistance to support staff. Learn about ways to implement effective research-based inclusive practices.
Listen to Pam Winton speaking about the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and its applicability for children with disabilities.
This Standards in Action vignette looks at Head Start Program Performance Standard 45 CFR § 1302.14(b). Review eligibility and selection requirements for children with disabilities.
Learn how to support peer and adult-child interactions for children with identified disabilities or suspected delays. Explore how social and emotional competence is key to early learning outcomes for all children.
In this webinar, find out about environmental modification practices. Learn how staff can make these changes to support children with suspected or identified disabilities.
Learn more about the Head Start Program Performance Standards as they relate to interim services. Identify ways to put these standards into practice.