| Gonzales Unified School District Account Logins for students Click here to open link to drive Advocacy, Rights, Disability Topics -Wrightslaw Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Begin your search in the Advocacy Libraries and Law Libraries. You will find thousands of articles, cases, and resources about dozens of topics. Early Infant Assessment - Atypical and Typical Development- VIDEO In this lengthy video produced by Pathways, the narrator shares the experience of several parents whose infants had been diagnosed with atypical development. At about minute 15, the video compares two 6-month-old boys demonstrating specific and illustrated observations comparing and contrasting typical and atypical development. (29:58 min.) (For closed captions view the video on YouTube.) Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Special Education Programs A handbook developed by the Special Education Division of California Department of Education. Provides information that reflects the preferred practices in the field of evaluation and assessment of children ages birth through five years. Asthma Information
Asthma can't be cured. Even when you feel fine, you still have the disease, and it can flare up at any time. With today's knowledge and treatments, most people who have asthma are able to manage the disease. They have few if any, symptoms. They can live healthy, active lives and sleep through the night without interruption from asthma.
Ages and Stages Questionnaires -Check your child's developmental levels |
Learn more about your child's behavior and emotional development.
Learn more about what to expect your child to be able to do at each stage of development. |
The first three years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a baby's development. A newborn's brain is about 25 percent of its approximate adult weight. But by age 3, it has grown dramatically by producing billions of cells and hundreds of trillions of connections, or synapses, between these cells. In this section, you will learn about the many ways parents and caregivers can help children get off to a good start and establish healthy patterns for life-long learning.
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Breastfeeding questions? La Leche League has many sources of breastfeeding information.
Challenging Behaviors- Disequilibrium and Hitting in Toddlers- VIDEO In this short video, the narrator explains the developmental stage and then uses the acronym TEACH (Take a Minute; Engage and Empathize; Acknowledge and Validate; Connect and Problem Solve; How Does It Feel?) to help a toddler stop hitting. (8:48 min.) |
| ZERO TO THREE has developed a set of resources designed to help you better understand and cope with some of the typical challenges parents face in the early years: Aggression, Defiance, Inconsolable Crying, Children who are slow-to-warm-up and Sleep. Challenging Behavior- VIDEO This video shows examples of challenging behaviors, examines the reasons for challenging behavior and defines the term |
More infants and toddlers than ever are spending some portion of their day with adults other than their parents — either a relative, neighbor, babysitter or childcare professional. As parents welcome their baby home and plan to return to work, what are the qualities they should be looking for in a childcare setting? What is considered a “high-quality” child care setting for infants and toddlers? How do you prepare your baby or toddler for the transition to child care?
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Colorín Colorado is a free web-based service that provides information, activities, and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English language learners (ELLs).
Common Core Resources for Special Education Resources and guidelines on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the Special Education Community. Communication Development Milestones- VIDEO In this public service video, Dr. Lisa Schulman shares the communication milestones in typical development from 7 months to two years. (7:18 min.) (For closed captions view the video on YouTube.) Content Standards for Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations California Content Standards aligned with Common Core State Standards, the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework in The Alignment of with Key Early Education Resources the California Preschool Learning Foundations. DRDP-Desired Results Developmental Profile (2015) A Developmental Continuum from Early Infancy to Kindergarten Entry. The DRDP (2015) is a formative assessment instrument developed by the California Department of Education for the young child. Desired Results for Families Resources for families about the DRDP assessment tool. Developmental Screening Skills such as taking the first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move (crawling, walking, etc.). Learn how to look for developmental milestones and what to do if you’re worried about your child’s development or think there’s a problem. Developmental Milestones- Birth- 24 months and Doctor Visits- VIDEO In this public service video, Dr. Lisa Schulman discusses motor development milestones from birth to two years. (7:26 min.) (For closed captions view the video on YouTube.) Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children Recommended Practices are a DEC initiative that bridges the gap between research and practice, offering guidance to parents and professionals who work with young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities. Early Start The Early Start Program is California's response to federal legislation ensuring that early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families are provided in a coordinated, family-centered system of services that are available statewide. Evidence-Based Practice and Autism in the Schools The National Autism Center is May Institute’s Center for the Promotion of Evidence-based Practice is an advocate for evidence-based intervention approaches, the National Autism Center identifies effective programming and shares practical information with families and practitioners about how to respond to the challenges they face. |
This updated resource guide includes information on more than 30 topics or areas of service. Included are resources for food, housing, drug counseling, disabilities, health care, parent education, child development, domestic violence, recreation programs, senior services, and transportation, to name a few. Some 350 agencies and programs are listed in the guide.
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Is parenting merely common sense? No, parenting is a labor of love requiring practices reaching beyond simple common sense; it's about teaching, mentoring and modeling, guiding, bonding, communicating, nurturing, building relationships, coping, and far more. This section provides information and resources to help you with those everyday parenting issues.
Handwriting Without Tears Program- VIDEO Curriculum overview. IDEA-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website has information and resources for students, parents, educators, service providers, grantees, and anyone who cares about children with disabilities and their families and want to find information and explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. Individualized Education Plan for children ages 3-21. This legal document contains information about how the student's disability affects the learner and how the student will be served in the Local Education Agency/school setting. IFSP - Individualized Family Service Plan Overview- VIDEO- Individualized Family Service Plan. IFSp services are often delivered through Early Start programs. Infants and toddlers who have a developmental delay of at least 33% in one or more developmental areas or have an established risk condition of known etiology, with a high probability of resulting in delayed development; or be considered at high risk of having a substantial developmental disability due to a combination of biomedical risk factors of which are diagnosed by qualified personnel Click to watch a short review of the required elements of the IFSP. (3:17 min.) IFSP and IEP Handbook Handbook for developing Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Education Programs in Early Childhood Special Education. IFSP to IEP: Transitions for toddlers - VIDEO Click to watch a short review of Transitions and the relevant legal timelines. (1:44 min.) Inclusion Policy: Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs Guidance on policy and practices for inclusion. Resources in the appendix for educators and parents. Guidance on ratios for inclusion following the principle of natural proportions. Motor Development- CLAS: Culturally & Linguistically Sensitive Practices in Motor Skills Intervention for Young Children Click on the link below to review a short report on why it is so very important to understand a family's culture when supporting motor skill interventions. NAEYC- Ethic Position Statement and Position NAEYC recognizes that those who work with young children face many daily decisions that have moral and ethical implications. The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education. Neurosequential Model in Education The brain develops and is organized from the bottom up. Following brain development, there is a hierarchy of needs that must be addressed for a successful classroom that teachers and parents can agree upon. Neurosequential Model in Education for research-based Trauma-Informed Practices platform behind the installation of systems that create environments that foster safe learning for youth that has experienced trauma and its consequences. |
You know the importance of proper diet and exercise, but how do you feed a picky eater or encourage a child who hates sports to play outside? Learn how to keep your child healthy with the right foods and exercise.
Parents' Rights A brief summary of Procedural Safeguards for students with disabilities receiving special education services. PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System Click to watch a short video that explains how to get started using the PECS system. (3:39 min) PECS in Action - Phase 1 Click to watch a short video explaining the specifics of Phase 1 PECS use. (3:01 min.) |
This one is for the kids! Online games! PBS Parents is a trusted resource. PBS KIDS, offering access to educational games and activities inspired by PBS KIDS programs.
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PBS Parents is a trusted resource that’s filled with information on child development and early learning. It also serves as a parent's window to the world of PBS KIDS.
Pregnancy and Newborns Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and parents-to-be need. Read about babyproofing your home, preventing SIDS, how to stay healthy during pregnancy, coping with colic, what to expect on the first day of life, and much more. Resources on IEPs for Children with Disabilities Resources to improve instruction, assessment, and accountability for students with disabilities |
Reading Rockets offers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
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On this site, you will find the top tips every parent needs to keep kids safe. The information is broken down by age and then organized into three categories (at home, at play and on the way) so you’re sure to find exactly what you need. Make your selection below.
Social Stories A social story as a short story that “describes a situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives, and common responses in a specifically defined style and format.” The goal of a social story is to share appropriate social information so that it is easily understood by the target individual. Social Stories- What are Social Stories? VIDEO Click to watch a concise account of what Social Stories are and why they are effective for helping improve student behaviors. (1:42 min.) Social Stories- How to Write Your Own Social Stories. VIDEO Click to watch a short video that explains clearly how to write your own Social Stories for your own students. (3:09 min). Special Kids Crusade Community Programs, Toy Lending and more for Families of Children with Disabilities Special Kids Crusade develops resources, raises awareness and provides support to children with disabilities and their families in Monterey County. Speech and Language Development Strategies-VIDEO Talking matters and the importance of having conversations with children. The video outlines five specific strategies for supporting your child's speech and language skills. 1. self-talk, parallel talk is also known as broadcast talk 2. wait-and-see 3.modeling and 4.expansion and 5.recasting |
Erik Erikson's’ stages of development through the lifespan; starting from infancy through old age. As you read through the following eight stages with their sets of opposites, notice which strengths you identify with most and those you need to work on some more for yourself and for your child.
Article on dealing with the grief for parents of children with special needs. Feelings of stress are often compounded by a profound sense of grief that results from this loss of one’s initial hopes, dreams, and expectations. These feelings can be similar to those experienced when we encounter any other significant loss, such as a death or divorce.States of Grief for Parents of Children with Special Needs Token Economies - A Demonstration VIDEO Most teachers develop their own individualized token economies to meet the needs of their students specifically. Click to watch how one teacher uses her system with her student. (2:11 min.) Training Curriculum on IDEA 2004 The Building the Legacy / Construyendo el Legado training curriculum is intended to help all those involved with children with disabilities understand and implement the IDEA 2004, the nation’s special education law. Guidance for navigating the transition from early intervention to preschool, as well as the transition from preschool to kindergarten.
Researchers identified best practices indicators for transition practices.
Transitions are described as times of change. Families of young children with disabilities encounter many transitions. Each presents a variety of challenges as well as a set of common experiences.
Transition to Kindergarten Immunization Requirements Students entering school must show proof of the specific immunizations. Check the California Department of Education website for the latest requirements.
The Handbook on Transition from Early Childhood Special Education Programs provides specific information and resources to assist families, early intervention professionals, and school district personnel to navigate the move from services for infants and toddlers to special education services and programs for preschool-aged children in a seamless and efficient manner. The handbook offers timely information to those supporting children in a range of environments, including the regular
preschool classroom.
Resources from Head Start and Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center for parents, programs, and educators.
Transition- Preparing Children with disabilities for school This resource has information regarding Elements of a Successful Transition Process and a transition timeline. Transition- from Preschool to Kindergarten A resource by parents for parents from the Autism Society.
UDL- Promoting Positive Outcomes for Children with Disabilities
Zero to Three- Early Connections Last a LifetimeThe NAEYC has endorsed the work by the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children providing guidance on UDL for young children. multiple means of representation, multiple means of engagement, and multiple means of expression. Each part contains definitions and examples of how the principles of universal design for learning might appear when working with infants/toddlers, preschoolers, and students in early elementary classrooms. Our approach to supporting parents is based on the belief that parents are the true experts on their children, and that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to raising children. The information and tools we offer are designed to support parents in developing their own ways to promote their children’s growth and development. |
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