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Our Resource Library contains materials and assistance for early childhood educators and those they serve. Explore our selection of podcasts, tip sheets, websites, documents, and self-study courses.
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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| United Cerebral Palsy | The United Cerebral Palsy website has a wide range of resources and links to over 130 affiliates. It's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Information on housing, transportation, current research, families and parenting, an on-site search engine, news and a calendar of events and conferences. Advocacy, discussion groups and public policy available here too. | Website |
| United States Department of Health & Human Service | The Office on Disability website offers disability information, programs/initiative information, as well as information on IDEA and the latest legal information. The Office on Disability: *Serve as the focal point within HHS for the implementation and coordination of policies, programs, and special initiatives related to disabilities with the Department and with other Federal agencies; view the expectations and accomplishments. *Oversee the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies, and special initiatives; *Heighten the interaction of programs within HHS and with Federal, State, community and valuable private sector partners; *Support plans and initiatives designed to tear down barriers facing people with disabilities, which prevent them from fully participating and contributing in an inclusive community life; *Centralize the solutions outlined in the NFI report to President Bush; and *Increase focus and awareness to help Americans living with disabilities. | Website |
| Univ. of MN Consortium on Children, Youth & Families | The University of Minnesota Consortium on Children, Youth & Families site is a very comprehensive collection of information, agencies and resources focused around the family and developing youth. An onsite search engine helps sift through the many organizations and the three in-house publications. Statistics, research, community networks, legislative info, families and learning network, and a broad range of categories to choose from regarding the family, including a section devoted to children with disabilities. | Website |
| University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing - Wellness | Our personal wellbeing - as well as the wellbeing of our families, the organizations in which we work, and the communities in which we live - is influenced by many factors illustrated in our Wellbeing Model, explained in more detail below. We encourage you to consider ways to increase your capacity and expand your potential in these areas. Advancing the health and wellbeing of people, organizations and communities is core to the Center for Spirituality & Healing. | Website |
| Unlocking Autism | The Unlocking Autism website offers numerous information for parents and professionals regarding Autism. The mission is to educate parents about legislation and existing laws, educate about biomedical treatments, provide parents a support hotline of other parents in the same situation from across the country. | Website |
| Untangling the Evidence on Preschool Effectiveness: Insights for Policymakers | This report from Beth Meloy and Linda Darling-Hammond "adds to the growing consensus that the preponderance of evidence demonstrates that high-quality preschool leaves children better prepared for school, especially in terms of their academic skill development." | Document |
| Updated National Health and Safety Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs | The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) recently released the 3rd edition of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs (updated as of January 2012). These national standards provide the most current information on quality health and safety practices and policies that should be followed in early care and education settings. Chapter 8 is dedicated to children with special health care needs and disabilities. | Document |
| USDA - My Plate Nutrition Information for Infants | Check out this resource from the United States Department of Agriculture:"Start your infant off on the path of lifelong healthy nutrition. The first year of a child's life is very important time for proper growth and development. Since infants eat and drink such small amounts at this stage, it’s important to make every bite count!" | Website |
| USDA - My Plate Nutrition Information for Toddlers | Check out this resource from the United States Department of Agriculture:"Give your toddler healthy choices as they explore new foods and flavors. Toddlers are learning to feed themselves and to eat new foods during this important time of growth and development. Young children have small stomachs and are learning what foods they like and dislike. So, make every bite count!" | Website |
| Use Visual Strategies for Autism | Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and lots of other students with behavior or communication challenges tend to be visual learners. They understand what they see better than what they hear. Therefore, they benefit significantly from the use of Visual Strategies. Deciding when and how to use pictures and other visual supports is the key. This website gives valuable information for speech pathologists, educators, parents, and therapists on how and when to use visual strategies. | Website |
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