1 MAP to Inclusion and Belonging…..Making Access Possible MAP Website Tour Cindy Arstein-Kerslake Alejandro Castillon WestEd Center for Child and Family Studies

Overview Orientation to the MAP to Inclusion and Belonging Project and Website Resources and projects supported or developed by MAP County specific resources What resources do you need to support inclusion? Highlights of resources and links by topic area 2

MAP to Inclusion & Belonging…Making Access Possible Funded by the Child Development Division of the California Department of Education (CDD/CDE) with quality improvement funds Currently operated by WestEd Center for Child and Family Studies Project originally started from a federal project in 1998, continued with CDD/CDE funding Website developed in 2004 & updated regularly 3

MAP’s Purpose Primarily geared toward providing resources to support child care providers in implementing inclusive practices for children with disabilities from birth to 21 years of age in their programs Provides comprehensive resources related to children with disabilities useful to families and professionals Actively seeks to meet the needs of all stakeholders – welcome suggestions, questions and input 4

Where to Find MAP Go to Click on the MAP logo You’ll arrive at the Welcome Page with the complete menu 5

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7 Welcome Inclusion is more than the presence of children with disabilities or other special needs in early childhood settings or after–school programs; it really is all about belonging. As stated so eloquently by Norman Kunc... It's All About Belonging “When inclusive [practice] is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become ‘normal’ in order to contribute to the world. Instead, we search for and nourish the gifts that are inherent in all people. We begin to look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community, and in doing so, begin to realize the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging.” --Norman Kunc (1992)

MAP Project Resources Found at the top of the blue menu: CA CSEFEL County Specific Resources Hot Topics Inclusion Works! MAP Training PowerPoints Reports and Useful Documents 8

California Collaborative for the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning California Enhancements Adapted Materials CSEFEL/Teaching Pyramid Implementation Survey 9 CA CSEFEL

The Teaching Pyramid is comprehensive pro- fessional development on the CSEFEL components Visit the website for more information eachingpyramid eachingpyramid 10 Teaching Pyramid

County specific resources that support inclusion Click on the county name or map 11 County Specific Resources

County Specific Resources: Organizations* Regional Center Family Resource Center SELPA Resource and Referral Agency Local Planning Council County First 5 County Office of Education Early Head Start/Head Start * See the “Guide to County Resources” 12

County Specific Resources: Inclusion/Behavior Resources 13 County Inclusion Committee or Collaborative Support for Inclusion Teaching Pyramid Downloadable Resources Historical Data

Hot Topics New Resources Collected to Meet Needs Identified by the Field Early Identification: Learn the Signs Act Early (New!) Video Collection (New!) Coping with Trauma Family Engagement Healthy Mind, Healthy Body School Age and Beyond 14

Healthy Development and Developmental Milestones Working with Families When Concerns Arise Developmental Screening Referral for Evaluation and Assessment Community Resources/Support for Families Early Identification: Learn the Signs Act Early 15

Inclusion Works! Focus is on defining inclusive practice, describing collaboration, and sharing practical strategies Intended for use in child care settings for children birth to age 12 years Training PowerPoint complete with presenters notes and Inclusion Works! book are available for download. 16

17 Chapters in Inclusion Works Introduction (important to read) 1.Including Children with Disabilities or Other Special Needs: A Rationale 2.Comparing Inclusive Child Care and Quality Child Care Settings 3.Creating Inclusive Child Care Programs 4.Identifying and Finding Help 5.Collaborating for Inclusion 6.Examples of Inclusive Child Care Strategies 7.Appendices

MAP Training PowerPoints Talking to Parents When You Have Concerns About a Child in Your Care Overview of California Early Start – Updated as of October 2009 and 2011 Transition in Early Childhood at Age Three for Children with Special Needs Inclusion Works! (Training Power Point to be used with the book) 18

Reports and Useful Documents MAP Newsletter Archives Summary of Changes to Early Start and the Prevention Resource and Referral Services The American’s with Disabilities Act and Child Care: A Parent’s Guide California Department of Education Publications People First Language Quality Indicators of Inclusive Programs 19

What resources do you need to support inclusion? Let’s explore questions, topics and needs that you have regarding inclusion. 20

Resources and Links Useful, well-respected web resources with readily available materials Downloadable documents Training materials Video Resources in other languages identified In the PPT, the slide title is the menu area of the website, followed by the name of the website 21

Cultural Competency and Resources in Multiple Languages Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services National Information Center for Children &Youth with Disabilities Washington Learning Systems On the Go Resources for Literacy New! National Council of La Raza Communication Development Parent’s Guide in English, Spanish, and Chinese 22

10-minute podcasts by experts on inclusion Searchable resources and downloadable documents Short info-modules In-depth, self-study courses Trainer-of-trainer courses Broad range of topics 23 Inclusive Practice: CICC

Blog supporting home visitors and early interventionists Best practices for serving infants and toddlers in natural environments Inclusive Practice: Early Intervention Strategies for Success 24

Spanish-embedded learning opportunities Spanish curriculum modifications Classroom “Print & Go’s” 15-minute inclusion –Inclusion Basics: Ask a Friend to Play Video –IEP Basics Training Module/Video Resources –Video Glossary –Teacher Tools 25 Inclusive Practice: Head Start Inclusion

Joint Position Statement on Inclusion by DEC and NAEYC Connect Training Modules with PowerPoints, Video, Tip Sheets and Guiding Questions on: 1.Embedded Interventions 2.Transition 3.Communication for Collaboration 4.Family Professional Partner ships 5.Assistive Technology 6.Dialogic Reading 7.Tiered Instruction 26 Inclusive Practice: National Professional Development Center on Inclusion

Inclusive Practice: A Thinking Guide to Inclusive Practice 27

Video glossary with side- by-side examples of typical behavior and Red Flags for Autism 13-minute video on Autism Everyday told by families New! Talking to Parents about Autism —Tool Kit and Video Training 28 Disability Specific: Autism Speaks

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Ellyn Satter: Division of Responsibility—healthy approaches to feeding children with disabilities Head Start Body Start : National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play Inclusive Playgrounds in CA Let’s Move Child Care National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Yoga in My School 29

Legal and Licensing California Department of Developmental Disabilities –Early Start –Prevention Resource and Referral Services Child Development Division of CDE –Latest resources California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing California Department of Managed Care –Autism Task Force; California Health Care Reform –Health Care Help and Information

31 Organizations for Families: Family Center for Resources and Technology

NAEYC for Families Organizations for Families: NAEYC for Families, PBS Parents, kids in the house: special needs 32

33 Social-Emotional & Behavior: Early Learning Videos Emotional Regulation for Infants and Toddlers KTCB Public Television Parenting Videos

Resources on Stress reduction Tool kits and Tutorials 5 Simple Tips to Support Your Child’s Social and Emotional Health TACSEI Backpack series for parents Social Emotional & Behavior: Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation; TACSEI 34

Training & Technical Assistance BEGINNING TOGETHER CPIN Calendar of trainings include Inclusion Works! CONNECT online courses on inclusion catalog.haikulearning.com/productshttp://qassist- catalog.haikulearning.com/products Desired Results Access: Video Initiative Child Outcomes video (must see!) Santa Clara County Inclusion Collaborative SEEDS WestEd CPEI: Early Start Online and Early Start Neighborhood 35

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