DEC Resource Highlight, Part 4

As we mentioned in a 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, for the past few weeks we have been making recommendations on the available resources from the Division for Early Childhood, such as their position statements , Learning Decks (webinars), journals, and other publications. 

This week's Resource Highlight is on Assessment/Data Collection, and Supporting and Embedding Assessment Practices. 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 (within the last 6-8 years).

Suggested Topic: Assessment/Data Collection

FREE RESOURCES

DEC/CEC Personnel Standards

·       Initial Standards & Specialty Set: Assessment

·       Advanced Standards & Specialty Set:Assessment

Publications:

·       DEC Recommended Practices

(see section on Assessment)

·       Promoting Positive Outcomes for Children With Disabilities: Recommendations for Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation (March 2007)

  

 

·       Frameworks for Response to Intervention in Early Childhood: Description and Implications (2013)

 

FREE FOR DEC MEMBERS:

Young Exceptional Children Publications (Free to DEC Members; non-members may purchase):

   Resources for Supporting Recommended Practices for Assessment by Camille Catlett (2015)

   Three Mistakes Made Worldwide in “Getting Children Ready” for School by Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Sanna Harjusola-Webb, Margaret Chin, Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Serra Acar, Kay Heo, Maureen Corby, and Songtian Zeng (2016)

Bridging Behavioral Assessment and Behavioral Intervention: Finding Your Inner Behavior Analyst by LeAnne D. Johnson and Emily Monn (2015)

Challenging Behavior and Early Academic Skill Development: An Integrated Approach to Assessment and Intervention by Robin L. Hojnoski and Brenna K. Wood (2012)

 

Improving Child Outcomes With Data-Based Decision Making: Interpreting and Using Data by Karen L. Gischlar, Robin L. Hojnoski, and Kristen N. Missall (2009)

Improving Child Outcomes With Data-Based Decision Making: Graphing Data by Robin L. Hojnoski, Karen L. Gischlar, and Kristen N. Missall (2009)

Improving Child Outcomes With Data-Based Decision Making: Collecting Data by Robin L. Hojnoski, Karen L. Gischlar, and Kristen N. Missall (2009)

The Bridge: An Authentic Literacy Assessment Strategy for Individualizing and Informing Practice With Young Children With Disabilities by Patsy L. Pierce, Gail Summer, and Mark O'deKirk (2009)

Using Individual Growth and Development Indicators to Assess Child and Program Outcomes by Gayle J. Luze and Kere Hughes (2008)

FOR PURCHASE:

·       Young Exceptional Children Monograph No 13: Gathering Information to Make Informed Decisions: Contemporary Perspectives about Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (2011)

·       Young Exceptional Children Monograph No 4: Assessment: Gathering Meaningful Information (2002)

Suggested Topic: Supporting and Embedding Assessment Practices

FREE FOR DEC MEMBERS:

Young Exceptional Children Publications (Free to DEC Members; non-members may purchase):

·       Challenging Behavior and Early Academic Skill Development: An Integrated Approach to Assessment and Intervention by Robin L. Hojnoski & Brenna K. Wood (2012)

·       Embedding Assessment of Young Children Into Routines of Inclusive Settings: A Systematic Planning Approach by Rebecca J. Cook (2004)

FOR PURCHASE:

·       Young Exceptional Children Monograph No 16: Blending Practices for All Children (2014)

·        DEC Learning Deck: 

Using Embedded Learning Opportunities in Inclusive Preschool Routines and Activities

Purchase This Learning Deck

See our previous DEC Resource Highlights:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Stay tuned as we continue to go through the list of suggested topics from your conference feedback!

Resources compiled by Caitlin Spear, ODEC Training and Professional Development Chair

Image credits: Division for Early Childhood

DEC Resource Highlight, Part 2

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 (within the last 6-8 years).

Suggested topic: Families

This topic is extremely broad, but we have listed a variety of options below.

FREE RESOURCES

DEC Recommended Practices (includes a section on Family)
Recommended Practices, Glossary, and Examples
Free download here

FREE FOR DEC MEMBERS

Articles:

Listening for Details of Talk: Early Childhood Parent-Teacher Conference Communication Facilitators by Gregory A. Cheatham and Michaelene M. Ostrosky  

Young Exceptional Children, December 2009; vol. 13, 1: pp. 36-49.

Using Interagency Collaboration to Support Family-Centered Transition Practices, by Diane M. Branson and Ann Bingham  

Young Exceptional Children, June 2009; vol. 12, 3: pp. 15-31.

Resources for Learning About and Using Recommended Family Practices, by Camille Catlett  

Young Exceptional Children, June 2016; vol. 19, 2: pp. 49.

 

Community Mapping in Action: Uncovering Resources and Assets for Young Children and Their Families, by Rosario Ordoñez-Jasis and Janice Myck-Wayne
Young Exceptional Children, September 2012; vol. 15, 3: pp. 31-45.

 

FOR PURCHASE

Family-Centered Practice in Early-Intervention Context

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

Purchase This Learning Deck

A Framework for Engaging Families in Early Intervention: Current and Best Practice

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

Purchase This Learning Deck

Suggested topic: Home-based services

FREE RESOURCES

DEC Role of Special Instruction in Early Intervention*
Includes Position Statement and Guidance on Usage
Free download here

*By including this resource, we do not mean to imply that early intervention only happens in the home; but rather the home AND any other community settings in which the family participates or wishes to participate.

FREE FOR DEC MEMBERS

Articles:
Early Intervention Home-Visiting Principles in Practice: A Reflective Approach, by Bonnie Keilty

Young Exceptional Children, March 2008; vol. 11, 2: pp. 29-40.

Providing Individually Responsive Home Visits, by Robyn Ridgley and Kim O'Kelley  

Young Exceptional Children, June 2008; vol. 11, 3: pp. 17-26.

 

FOR PURCHASE

Home Visiting in Early Childhood Special Education: Effective Strategies and Practices

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

Purchase This Learning Deck

Young Exceptional Children Monograph No. 10
Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers and Their Families: Practices and Outcomes
Available at the DEC Bookstore
(DEC Members: email DEC to get a member discount code) 

Suggested topic: Cultural diversity 

FREE RESOURCES

Ohio Division for Early Childhood Research to Practice E-Newsletter Series on Diversity
The first August issue includes book and article reviews, videos, and online resources.
You may subscribe through the "email sign up" option on our Facebook page (see left navigation panel), or send us an email directly to be added to our mailing list.

Family Culture, Values, and Language
DEC Executive Summary and Position Statement
Free download here

FREE FOR DEC MEMBERS

Articles:
Evaluating Young Children From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds for Special Education Services, by Rashida Banerjee and Mark Guiberson
Young Exceptional Children, March 2012; vol. 15, 1: pp. 33-45.

Around the World: Supporting Young Children With ASD Who Are Dual Language Learners, by Donia Fahim and Kelly Nedwick  

Young Exceptional Children, June 2014; vol. 17, 2: pp. 3-20.

FOR PURCHASE

Young Exceptional Children Monograph No. 14
Supporting Young Children who are Dual Language Learners with or at-risk for Disabilities
Available at the DEC Bookstore
(DEC Members: email DEC to get a member discount code)

Stay tuned as we continue to go through the list of suggested topics from the conference. See our previous DEC Resource Highlight here!

Image credits: Division for Early Childhood