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Preventing Mosquito Bites Mosquitoes bite day and night. They spread germs through bites that can make you sick. Prevent illness by protecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Follow these steps from the Centers of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Website
Preventing Suspension and Expulsion From the Disabilites Services Newsletter, suspension and expulsion of young children are widespread problems. Data shows preschool children are expelled at least three times more than school-aged children. Data consistently indicates large racial disparities, with young boys of color being suspended at disproportionately high rates. Data also suggests early expulsion or suspension predicts later expulsion or suspension. This means children who experience exclusionary discipline practices in preschool are more likely to experience suspension or expulsion in later years.
Preventing Suspensions and Expulsions in Early Childhood Programs The purpose of this guide is to provide relevant, specific recommended policies and practices that are actionable and address the underlying root causes and provide effective alternatives. The recommended policies and practices are based on the most important research for eliminating suspensions and expulsions in early childhood settings and were developed with guidance from a panel of national experts. Website
Preventing the Spread of Communicable Illness Communicable illnesses—also known as an infectious or transmissible diseases—are often easily prevented with proper handwashing procedures and strict enforcement of health and exclusion protocols and guidelines. This tip sheet covers how germs are spread and how best to prevent infections in the child care setting. Tipsheet
Preventing, Monitoring, and Managing Head Lice This tip sheet highlights important steps in preventing, monitoring, and managing head lice in early care and education programs. Tipsheet
Prevention of Expulsion in Early Childhood: Part One In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel begin a three-part series on what expulsion means in early childhood and how it affects children and families. Podcast
Prevention of Expulsion in Early Childhood: Part Three In the final podcast on expulsion, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will talk about proactive steps to prevent expulsion from occurring Podcast
Prevention of Expulsion in Early Childhood: Part Two As we continue a conversation about expulsion in early childhood, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will describe the unique Minnesota program called Inclusion Coaching offered through the Center for Inclusive Child Care. This program is a support that can help prevent expulsion and suspension. Podcast
Pride Month: Creating an Inclusive Environment for All Families No matter where you live or your cultural background, you are unified by belonging to a family. A family has been the basis of humanity; it reflects the beautiful diversity that describes societies and cultures around the world. Many definitions of family exist; however, at its core, the concept of a family is fluid and ever evolving. In today’s world, parents are bringing up their children within increasingly diverse forms. As early childhood professionals, we understand it is critical to create welcoming and supporting environments that resonate with every family. This resource from The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership provides information and strategies to support LGBTQIA+ families in your program. Website
Primary Care: Six Essential Program Practices High-quality relationship-based care is central to optimal early brain development, emotional regulation, and learning (Center on the Developing Child, 2012). One of the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) six essential program practices to promote this type of care is primary care (PITC, n.d.). Consistent, responsive, and meaningful interactions with a primary caregiver build a child’s attachment with a familiar adult (Raikes & Edwards, 2009). Primary caregiving also strengthens relationships with the families of the children in the primary care group, which, in turn, supports the development of trust and security between the infant or toddler and the primary care provider (Lally, Torres, & Phelps, 2010) Document
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