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Minnesota Department of Education - The Successful Learner Equation "The Successful Learner Equation is used to recognize and uplift the individuals, programs, and systems that contribute to the success of each learner. This page, from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), includes links to their 18-minute webinar, a one-page flyer with an overview of the equation, and a language guide that provides examples of alternative language to use when communicating with others on this topic." Website
Minnesota Help Me Connect A navigator connecting pregnant and parenting families with young children (birth – 8 years old) with services in their local communities that empower families to be healthy and safe. Website
MN Department of Education - Kindergarten Information Starting kindergarten is a big milestone in a child’s life and is an important decision for all families. Five-year-old children are experiencing rapid changes in their growth and kindergarten provides a free learning opportunity that supports them during this critical time and lays a foundation for future school success. In kindergarten, your child will learn from highly qualified teachers and benefit from interacting with other children. Your family will become part of a learning community that values the unique needs of each child and fosters of love of learning. Minnesota is committed to supporting the success of all young children as they enter kindergarten. Website
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations - Resource Library The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations has an amazing resource library. Resources are available in English, French, Hmong, Korean, Ojibwe, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, and Turkish. Be sure to check it out today! Website
National Institute for Children's Health Quality "The National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) is committed to “achieving better health outcomes for children.” Check out their resources on Breastfeeding, Early Childhood, Infant Health, and more." Website
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse is an Office of Family Assistance (OFA) funded national resource for fathers, practitioners, programs/Federal grantees, states, and the public at-large who are serving or interested in supporting strong fathers and families.Chedk out their resource library today! Website
Noticing Same and Different: The Concept of Comparison with Infants and Toddlers “More” is often one of children’s first words. Infants attend to differences, though they don’t yet discriminate between “more” as quantity or magnitude/size or intensity of sensation. Toddlers are beginning to differentiate between attributes and develop a spectrum of preferences. These are all examples of the origins of the precursor math concept of Comparison, that is noticing sameness and difference." Check out this article from The Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative. Website
Off to a Great Start The new website from Hands & Voices offers providers and families resources and activities to support the early intervention journey of families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Hands & Voices is a nonprofit organization run by parents who are dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It has local chapters made up mostly of parents along with professionals. Website
PATHWAYS OF EXPOSURE TO POTENTIALLY HARMFUL CHEMICALS During the 2009 legislative session, the Toxic Free Kids Act was passed and signed into law by the governor. This legislation requires the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to create two lists of chemicals: one list called “Chemicals of High Concern” and one called “Priority Chemicals.”The Toxic Free Kids (TFK) program is housed in the Environmental Surveillance and Assessment Section within the Environmental Health Division and supports the MDH mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.The Toxic Free Kids program has created a brief factsheet explaining toxic chemical exposures. It is available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish.
Physical Developmental Delays: What to look for The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently launched Physical Developmental Delays: What to Look For, an interactive online tool for parents of children ages 5 and under to use when they are concerned about their child's motor development. Health care providers who are approached with these concerns can refer to the AAP clinical report, Motor Delays: Early Identification and Evaluation, which includes an algorithm to guide developmental surveillance and screening, red flags signaling a need for prompt referral, and recommendations, including appropriate testing. Website
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