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FREE TOOLKIT: Involving Families in Assessment and Intervention
June 8, 2023
A young child’s healthy development depends on many factors, including early assessment and intervention for children who have delays or disabilities. And when parents and other caregivers are involved as…
7 Steps to Establishing a Family Vision and Expectations
May 30, 2023
Clarifying goals and expectations for children’s behavior is an important prerequisite for improving behavior in schools—and the same is true for families. Share today’s post with the families you work…
11 Things to Do After an IEP Meeting
May 9, 2023
Many critical decisions are made during an IEP meeting for a student with support needs, so effective and timely followup—with families, students, and other team members—is essential. Today’s post offers…
Supporting Autistic Learners: The Role of Memory in Social Learning and Social Communication
May 2, 2023
How can you help support learners on the autism spectrum as they develop critical social skills and authentic, positive connections with others? That’s what today’s post is about. Adapted from…
3 Components of an Effective Early Intervention Home Visit
April 27, 2023
Early intervention visits in natural environments enhance the capacity of parents and other care providers to promote the growth and development of young children. In today’s blog post, adapted from…
10 Teacher Tips for Conducting Home Visits with Diverse Families
March 28, 2023
In their book Differentiating Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners, Shelley Fairbairn and Stephaney Jones-Vo discuss an effective way to learn more about diverse students and families: through home…
6 Steps to Helping Children Self-Monitor Their Behavior
March 14, 2023
Self-monitoring—teaching a child to observe their own actions—can improve many important aspects of behavior and academic performance. With a little know-how, you can explicitly teach children self-monitoring skills, and that’s…
9 Ways Home Visitors Can Support Parents with Cognitive Disabilities
March 2, 2023
What are the best ways for home visitors to support parents with developmental delays as they become confident and competent caregivers? Adapted from The Art and Practice of Home Visiting…
8 Things Caregivers Can Do to Ease Young Children’s Anxiety
February 16, 2023
Young children who frequently experience anxious feelings need patient, caring, and knowledgeable adults to provide them with effective support. Adapted from the home visiting guidebook Tackling the Tough Stuff by…
10 Fun Indoor Activities that Boost Young Children’s Development
January 19, 2023
This time of year can be rough, especially if you have young children at home and live in a climate where cold weather keeps them indoors many days. In today’s…