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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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| Bullies in the Block Area: The Early Childhood Origins of "Mean" Behavior | This brief first provides a summary of the developmental trajectory to bullying behavior and theories about social and environmental contributors to bullying. The remainder summarizes promising strategies and evidence-based intervention models designed to prevent bullying by addressing factors that contribute to the development of "mean" behavior and aggression in early childhood. | Document |
| Bullying in Preschool | Being bullied means to be exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more students. It may also include an imbalance of power. And research indicates that a child with a disability is more likely to be physically or verbally bullied than his typically developing peers. This tip sheet includes signs of bullying behavior and strategies for extinguishing bullying. | 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 |
| Can Screen Time Be Educational for Toddlers? | How to choose media that's good for young children | Document |
| Canine Companions | A non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. This site provides information about the Canine Companion program including who is eligible and in what capacities these dogs can assist people with disabilities. Contact info and profile stories. | Website |
| Car Seat Safety for Premature Infants | Car seat safety is extra important for premature infants, who can be so small that they barely fit in a car seat. They can also have respiratory problems that make it hard for them to breathe well while sitting in a car seat.1 You can help keep your preemie safe in the car by choosing the right car seat and positioning your baby in it correctly. | Website |
| Car Seat Safety for Premature Infants | "Choosing the right car seat is one of the most important steps in ensuring car seat safety for your premature baby. Many preemies will go home below the lower weight limit for many car seats. Therefore, you will need to choose a seat that will properly fit a small baby." Learn more from this article from VeryWell Family. | 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 |
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