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Chapter 10 Recruiting Children ©2013 Cengage Learning.
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Chapter Objectives Identify how family needs can be addressed in early care and education. Use mandates from federal laws to design policies and practices that support children with disabilities in early care and education settings. Make informed decisions about grouping children in centers. List steps in the intake process. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Discussion Questions What are the factors that should be used in grouping children? If an appropriate adult-to-child ratio is maintained and there are skilled, educated adults in the classroom, does it matter how many children are in the classroom? Why or why not? ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Factors for Grouping Children
Total number of children Physical space available Licensing requirements Number of staff members Skills of staff Needs of children Program philosophy ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Grouping Differences Chronological Vertical grouping
Classroom grouped on the basis of age Vertical grouping Classroom grouped with children from different age ranges from as much as three years ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Chronological Grouping
Benefits Task of the director is simplified Less experienced teachers may find it easier to plan the classroom and learning environment Disadvantages Children’s exposure to differences and diversity will be lessened Regardless of age, children will not all be in the same range of development ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Vertical Grouping Benefits Disadvantages
Allows for peer teaching among students Facilitates cooperation and appreciation Disadvantages Parental concerns Greater complexity of grouping and planning classrooms ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Children with Exceptionalities
When children with exceptionalities are included in the group, the size and composition of the group must be adjusted accordingly Need to be sure adults will be able to respond to their needs Grouping of classrooms should consider the needs of all children Advantages of inclusion for both nondisabled /disabled children ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Child Selection Factors to consider: Children with special needs
Age and grouping of children Child’s readiness Family needs Child’s health Social and emotional factors Child openings within the center Final selection should be based on the best interests of the child ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Children with Special Needs
Questions of readiness apply to all children and families seeking admission—whether the children are atypical or developmentally typical Will the child’s needs be met? Will the family’s needs be met? Will the program meet the needs of both the children and the family while also serving the needs of all other children and families involved in the program? ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Children with Special Needs
A director must understand Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Extends rights and due process protection to children with disabilities ages 3 to 5 Children with exceptionalities are ensured free public education in a least restrictive environment based on an individualized education plan (IEP) Public Law Free appropriate public education to everyone with disabilities, ages 3 to 21 ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Children with Special Needs
A director must understand American Disabilities Act (ADA) Centers are prohibited from denying admission to child simply because of disability unless such admission would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or would be an undue financial burden ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. 12
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Children with Special Needs
Collaboration and cooperation needed to meet needs of families who have children with special needs Child care directors Education agencies Head Start Social services School systems ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Children with Exceptionalities
Children with special needs Improved social competence Maintain higher levels of play Opportunity to interact with a diverse group of playmates Language and cognitive gains Children of typical development Increased acceptance of others who are different Become more comfortable with differences ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Enrollment Form Pre-enrollment information typically obtained
Name of child (including nickname) Names of family members and ages of siblings Names of other members of the household and their relationship to the child Name, address, telephone, and addresses of employers of parents Arrangement for payment of fees Transportation plans for child (including how the child will be transported and by whom) ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Enrollment Form Pre-enrollment information typically obtained
Emergency medical treatment authorization Name, address, and telephone number of a person (outside family) to contact in an emergency if family member cannot be reached Permission to participate in total school program (field trips, photos, videotaping, research, etc.) ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Confidentiality Information on children and families that is recorded on forms or obtained by staff members during interviews or home visits is confidential Cannot be released to any unauthorized persons without written permission from parent Programs that are recipient of federal funds made available by US Department of Education must be available to parents ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Intake Procedures Initial interview with parents
Home visit with the family Initial visit to the center Phasing in the new child ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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Chapter Summary When enrolling and grouping children, the director must consider the needs of all children space licensing regulations skills of staff parent relations Children’s records must be kept confidential Intake procedures should involve the staff, center, parent, child’s teacher, and child ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
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