This insightful webinar, presented by Dr. David Dickinson, Cowan Chair of Education and Associate Dean for Research at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, will describe the amazing role of language in supporting children's emotional, social, intellectual and literacy development. Read More
In this webinar, assessment and intervention experts, Erin Barton, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Steed, Ph.D., will describe the purpose of social-emotional screening of young children in the context of promoting social-emotional development and identifying children at risk for social-emotional difficulties. Read More
Read this excerpt from Early Social-Emotional Development for an overview of early growth and learning across developmental domains from birth–5, with particular emphasis on the components of emotional development in young children with and without special needs. Read More
Summertime is prime time for children to flex their social-emotional muscles: more free rein to express their emotions, interact with friends, negotiate play. A solid foundation of social-emotional skills also pays great dividends in the classroom. When you're ready to look ahead to next school year, consider taking a peek at the Strong Kids social-emotional program. With semi-scripted lessons for five different grade ranges, you'll give your students vital practice in identifying their feelings, managing their emotions, and regulating their behavior. Read More
Preschoolers are going to squabble. That's just a fact. An adult's first instinct is often to step in and settle the issue”but does that help next time around? Consider these steps you can take to help young children learn to solve their own problems. Read More
When students have trouble regulating their behavior, it makes learning a challenge. Many schools have PBIS programs in place to support positive behavior. How can you be sure yours is working? To find out, learn about a PBIS self-assessment your school can take to clearly pinpoint what you're doing well and what you should target in the year ahead. At the same time, put these tips and tools in the hands of teachers and counselors to help better bolster behavior at every level. Read More
Teachers and/or other school personnel for students in grades K-12 may consult this practical and easy-to-use behavior rating scale to help school psychologists identify students' risk factors before becoming problems. Read More
See examples of how parents may display affection, responsiveness, encouragement, and teaching with their young child and how to score them in these sample items from PICCOLO. Read More
