Resources for the 3rd Annual Early Childhood Summit
A {R}evolutionary Approach to Inclusion
in an Age of Accountability June 13-15th
Cyber Conversations Between {R}evolutionaries
Event is organized by Bresnahan-Halstead Center, University of Northern Colorado in partnership with Preschool Special Education & Child Find, CDE and Early Intervention Colorado, Office of Early Childhood, CDHS.
August 8th Cyber Conversation Resources
August 11th Cyber Conversation Resources
• Zoom Recording TBP
• Infographic on barriers and supports to learning how to read [pdf]
• Facts and figures about the importance of friendship [link to printables]
• Pre-K Teach and Play K-Readiness Toolkit [link to request]
• YEC article on K-Readiness mistakes made worldwide [pdf]
• Research on the importance of SEL/Teaching Soft Skills [pdf]
• Highly recommended text/work on 7 essential skills children need for success
• Mind in the Making [book]
• Mind in the Making [website]
KPF's Next Steps
• Create a Pre-K Teach & Play Toolkit on using embedding matrixes to create multiple and varied learning opportunities
• Create a Pre-K Teach & Play Toolkit on understanding what to do when children struggle to learn and/or develop
• Work with ECE leaders in CO and/or IHE to make more infographics that include the research evidence on topics such as how children learn through play, how children learn from one another and through relationships, and why SEL/soft skills are necessary for learning "academics"
• Work on resources for administrators (both with and without an EC background) regarding what is DAP, what is quality ECE, and what practices not to promote (e.g., behavior charts, worksheets, direct instruction, stress causing tests).
Your Next Steps
- Explore old and new resources here on the landing page.
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• DEC Recommended Practices [link to website]
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