Improving inclusive programming for 2–5-year-olds can often feel overwhelming. High-quality inclusive classrooms require commitment from individuals at every level of the system. Teachers and support staff apply classroom-based practices to support inclusive settings, while administrators collaborate with teams and families to build the necessary infrastructure to sustain the program. With so many components involved in supporting children with IEPs in early childhood classrooms, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Read More IEP Meeting Discussions as the First Step to Inclusion
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New to TTAC? What I Wish I had Known as an ECSE Practitioner
If you’ve found yourself reading this article, you are in the right place for useful resources on supporting our young children in any educational environment. As the newest member of our Early Childhood Education Specialist Trio at ODU’s Training and Technical Assistance Center, I am excited to start making these meaningful connections. Read More New to TTAC? What I Wish I had Known as an ECSE Practitioner
Enhancing Communication in Early Childhood Classrooms
Effective communication is fundamental in any educational setting, but it holds particular importance in early childhood classrooms serving children with language delays. Improving communication within these environments not only fosters better learning outcomes but also enhances social skills and emotional development. The strategies below can be used to optimize communication in early childhood classrooms to best… Read More Enhancing Communication in Early Childhood Classrooms
Improving Early Childhood Inclusion: A Month-by-Month Action Plan for ECSE Leaders
“…even the smallest actions are steps in the right direction.” Author Unknown Embarking on the journey of building high-quality inclusive early childhood programs can be daunting for school division leaders. While the Training and Technical Assistance Center at ODU offers technical assistance to school divisions in the region, the process of implementing these changes can… Read More Improving Early Childhood Inclusion: A Month-by-Month Action Plan for ECSE Leaders
New Social-Emotional Learning Resources for the Summer Countdown
As the end of the school year approaches, there continue to be valuable opportunities to help children develop important problem-solving and self-regulation skills. Fortunately, many resources and additions to the TTAC ODU library are now available to help educators make the most of these teachable moments. Use this homestretch to promote learning and skill-building for… Read More New Social-Emotional Learning Resources for the Summer Countdown
Three Ways ECSE Leaders Can Improve Data Quality
In the tech world, the phrase “garbage in, garbage out,” is the idea that the quality of output is always determined by the quality of input (Market Business News, 2023). If data is entered incorrectly into a system, the output is unreliable. An example of “garbage” input would be an early childhood special education (ECSE) teacher entering… Read More Three Ways ECSE Leaders Can Improve Data Quality
Small Tweaks to Move Inclusive Mountains in Preschool
Regardless of your position in the decision making hierarchy or efforts to improve inclusion to-date, building the momentum necessary for change can begin with you. Collectively, from the top-down and bottom-up, small tweaks create the enabling context to move Virginia’s preschool inclusion needle in the right direction. The Inclusion Opportunity Jump to: The Placed vs… Read More Small Tweaks to Move Inclusive Mountains in Preschool
