DEC Resource Highlight, Part 1

As we mentioned in our previous blog post, in the coming weeks we will make an effort to address  topics suggested by our June 2016 conference participants. To that end, we will make recommendations on the available resources from the Division for Early Childhood, such as their position statements , Learning Decks (webinars), journals, and other publications. Please note that some of the resources are free for DEC members only (such as the journal articles); however, DEC does provide resources that are free for all, such as the Recommended Practices and Position Statements. Others are available for purchase. This list is by no means fully comprehensive; we selected more recently released publications or resources.

Suggested topic: Inclusion; balancing all children, typical and atypical

FREE RESOURCES

Executive Summary and Position Statement (English and Spanish) on Inclusion
Available for download

Recommended Practices
Available for download

FOR PURCHASE

Learning Decks: 

Preschool Inclusion: Challenges, Solutions, National Trends and Resources

Approved by: Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for 1 hour of continuing professional development in Early Intervention 

Using Embedded Learning Opportunities in Inclusive Preschool Routines and Activities

 Archived Learning Deck available for purchase here

Publications:
 
Young Exceptional Children Monograph 2: Natural Environments and Inclusion
Available for purchase here

Young Exceptional Children Monograph 16: Blending Practices For All Children
Available for purchase; one free article download here

CARA's Kit: Creating Adaptations for Routines and Activities
Available for purchase here

Suggested topic: Use of visuals

FREE RESOURCES (for DEC members; non-members may purchase)

Young Exceptional Children Articles

Visual Aids for Positive Behavior Support of Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Jaimee E. Kidder and Andrea P. McDonnell, (2015)

Supporting the Play of Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Implementation of Visual Scripts by Jennifer B. Ganz and Margaret M. Flores (2010)

FOR PURCHASE

Learning Deck:

Promoting Appropriate Behavior Using Visual Supports

Eligible for Type 2 BCBA, 1 credit
Approved by:

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for 1 hour of continuing professional development in Early Intervention
Archived Learning Deck available for purchase here

Suggested topic: Social skills; how to collect meaningful data on "soft" skills; how can we easily quantify improvements in social skills and emotional competence

FREE RESOURCES (for DEC Members; non-members may purchase)

Young Exceptional Children Articles:

Systematic Monitoring of Young Children’s Social-Emotional Competence and Challenging Behaviors by Audra Classen and Gregory A. Cheatham (2015)

Teaching Young Children Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills by Gail E. Joseph and Phillip S. Strain (2010)

FOR PURCHASE

 

 Learning Decks:

Systematic Monitoring of Young Children's Social-Emotional Competence and Challenging Behaviors

Available for purchase here

Everyone on Board: Implementing the Pyramid Model Program-Wide

Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Please continue to stay tuned in the coming weeks as we highlight DEC resources (related to your suggested topics at our 2016 conference) in a weekly blog post!

All image credits: Division for Early Childhood