In this video clip, Dr. Lucinda Kramer addresses the question “How did relationships come to be a core concept of skilled dialogue?” based on her observations of an early childhood educator who nurtured respect, reciprocity, and responsiveness in her classroom. Meanwhile, Dr. Isaura Barrera explains who has benefited from skilled dialogue training. Read More
In this video, find out how one co-teaching pair of educators has honed their collaborative skills after working in tandem for several years. Using first-hand experience, the partners explain what has worked well for them in a shared classroom. You'll also discover the role that a school administrator plays in the co-teaching process. Read More
In this clip, you’ll get tips and strategies on creating class goals using Universal Design for Learning from a phys ed instructor. Read More
To learn about the importance of dual language development, watch this quick clip excerpted from the professional development DVD, One Child, Two Languages. Discussing research presented in its companion book, this accompanying DVD provides practical strategies and outlines assessment techniques for working with children learning ESL Read More
Watch the video clip and see a before-and-after of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in practice. PRT is an empirically supported treatment for autism recognized by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders and the National Standards Project. Read More
In this interview, Dr. Barrera tells us her inspiration behind developing the skilled dialogue concept, while Dr. Kramer explains how skilled dialogue is distinct from other approaches to diversity. Read More
Watch this short video to learn about the key concepts that support early intervention practices and to discover the 7 principles of providing early intervention services in natural environments. Read More
Watch as speech-language pathologists demonstrate the Rapid Series of Motor Activities (RSMA) approach to teaching preverbal children with ASD to talk. Read More
Social-emotional development is important for young children because it’s a key to success in school, in social environments, and in environments both at home and away from home. It’s also really the best predictor we have of academic success. If we want children to develop at their utmost capacity, we need to find problems early and begin to give them the support they need. ASQ:SE-2 gives us the information we need to get started! Read More
Why is developmental screening important? Co-developer of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Jane Squires, briefly explains the purpose of developmental screening and its end goal. Read More
