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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 |
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| Bright Futures Education Center | Bright Futures is a national health promotion and disease prevention initiative that addresses children's health needs in the context of family and community. In addition to use in pediatric practice, many states implement Bright Futures principles, guidelines and tools to strengthen the connections between state and local programs, pediatric primary care, families, and local communities. Whether you are a health care or public health professional, a parent, or a child advocate, Bright Futures offers many different resources for your use in improving and maintaining the health of all children and adolescents. | Website |
| Bright Futures: Prevention and Health Promotion for Infants, Children, Adolescents, Families | The mission of Bright Futures is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities. Bright Futures uses a developmentally based approach to address children's health needs in the context of family and community. Bright Futures is a set of principles, strategies, and tools that are theory-based, evidence-driven, and systems-oriented that can be used to improve the health and well-being of all children. Bright Futures materials are used by health professionals who care for children, including pediatricians, nurse practitioners, school nurses, public health workers, family physicians, nurses, physician assistants, dentists, child care workers, and others. | Website |
| Building a Safe Learning Environment in the Classroom | "Creating a safe learning environment is a top priority for early childhood educators. This goes beyond physical safety—it encompasses a space where children feel seen, heard, and valued, laying the groundwork for deep, meaningful learning. In this article [from Brightwheel Blog], we'll explore actionable strategies teachers can use to craft nurturing and safe spaces." | Website |
| Building HOPE Through Teamwork In Child Care Settings | Develop your leadership skills by exploring the HOPE method for teamwork. Learn how the foundational principles outlined in the HOPE acronym can be utilized to promote a positive and enriching environment that will benefit children, families, and staff.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area - VI: Professionalism CDA Content Area - VI: Maintaining a commitment to professionalismLevel 3 - Designs & Leads🔊 This course includes Audio and is accessible from a mobile device. For optimal performance, viewing from a computer or tablet is highly recommended. New Navigation ToolsClick on the black box with 2 white arrows to view the self-study in Full-Screen Mode.Click on the black box with white eyeglasses to view the self-study in Accessibility Mode.For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register and pay online at Develop. Then, complete a 500 word reflection paper and submit this document with your reflection. Please note: You have access to this document as view only. To enable editing, download the document. Click "file" then "download as" in the upper left-hand corner of this screen. This will give you the option to open the document as a Word doc on your own computer. Then, you can complete the information and email it to: credit@inclusivechildcare.org. *Disregard any directions regarding a final quiz. The only learning assessment needed is the reflection paper. | Course |
| Building HOPE Through Teamwork in Child Care Settings | The foundational principles outlined in the HOPE acronym can naturally encourage teamwork and collaboration to promote a positive and enriching environment to benefit children, families, and staff. For a more in-depth study on the HOPE method for teamwork, we recommend our course on the subject found here. | Tipsheet |
| Calendar Time for Young Children - Good Intentions Gone Awry | This article from NAEYC provides “evidence-based practices are likely to be more effective than calendar activities in presenting time concepts to young children.” | Document |
| California Early Math Project 2020 | "Young children are naturally interested in mathematics. They frequently explore mathematical ideas when they compare things, sort and classify objects, recognize shapes and create patterns. Children should be encouraged and provided frequent opportunities to engage in mathematical learning and exploration." Learn more about the California Early Math Project. | |
| California Preschool Instructional Network | The California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) was initiated during the 2003-04 school year by the California Department of Education (CDE). The CPIN is organized utilizing the 11 regions designated by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). There is a Regional Lead, a Special Education Lead, and an English Learner Lead stationed in each of the eleven regions throughout the state of California. To find out about the Regional Leads in your area visit the Find the Regional Leads in Your Area page. Topics include early language and literacy, mathematics, Preschool Learning Foundations, the Desired Results System, school readiness and transition to kindergarten, children with disabilities, and English Language Learners. CPIN provides, facilitates and/or coordinates professional development opportunities for early childhood/school readiness staffs. CPIN supports existing regional communication and collaboration among various early childhood/school readiness providers. CPIN provides and gathers input regarding California Department of Education initiatives. The CPIN is one of many efforts that is focused on the goal of helping all young children in California develop into eager, healthy, and prepared learners who can flourish and succeed in elementary school and beyond. | Website |
| CARA'S Kit: Creating Adaptations for Routines and Activities | This kit contains information on how to make adaptations for individuals or groups of children who are experiencing challenged during everyday routines and activities. | Website |
| Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign | The Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign website consists of information from a four-year national public education campaign by the Center for Mental Health Services, a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to increase awareness about the emotional problems of America's children and adolescents and gain support for needed services. The website contains links for children and adolescents, tips for parents ranging from improving your child's mental health to issues that families may face regarding mental health. There are resources available for purchase or to download. The information is also available in spanish at www.mentalhealth.org/espanol/ | Website |
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