A popular tiered model of instructional support, the Building Blocks framework is widely used to facilitate effective inclusion in early learning settings. But it can also be used to guide decisions about instructional targets and strategies for remote learning and family support—and this presentation will show you how. Led by Ilene Schwartz, Ph.D., coauthor of Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Third Edition, this coffee chat will outline practical ways to use the framework in support of inclusive early childhood instruction during school shutdowns. Read More
What is early childhood coaching, and why is it so effective for young children, their families, and other care providers? Get practical answers in this coffee chat with Dathan Rush and M’Lisa Shelden, coauthors of The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook. You’ll get a brief overview of coaching in early childhood and discover the importance of supporting care providers within real-life contexts (as opposed to practitioner-contrived activities during sessions or visits). Read More
What are some best practices for educators working with dual language learners in early childhood settings? Find out in this coffee chat, presented by the authors of the new book Teaching Dual Language Learners. Experts Lisa López and Mariela Páez will introduce their book and talk about two of the topics it covers: 1) teachers’ beliefs and 2) practices that can promote the literacy development of bilingual children. Read More
Based on the presenters’ practical guidebook Autism Intervention Every Day!, this must-see coffee chat will discuss characteristics of autism in young children and offer tips on helping parents and caregivers target key skills during everyday life with their child. Register today for how-to guidance that will help you extend the benefits of intervention long after a home visit. Read More
Developed by a seasoned educator who specializes in trauma-informed teaching, the Re-Set Process is a neuroscience-based approach to improving behavioral success in children from Grades K–8. Read More
As schools reopen, what feelings and needs should educators prepare to notice and address in their students as a result of these stressors? And how can educators work together to respond to students in ways that help everyone feel safe and ready to learn? Get practical answers in this webinar from experienced educator and trauma expert Jen Alexander, author of the bestselling book Building Trauma-Sensitive Schoolsand the timely new ebook Supporting Students and Staff After COVID-19. Read More
Task analysis is a flexible tool for understanding how to teach a task—and it can also be used to assess whether students are learning and to identify obstacles to progress. Learn the why and how of task analysis in this must-see coffee chat! Presented by Jennifer Mahdavi, author of the practical new guidebook A Teacher’s Guide to Progress Monitoring, this chat will show you how to use task analysis to plan effective lessons for your students and evaluate their progress. Read More
During the current worldwide emergency, when our familiar routines are disrupted, many of us experience a heighten sense of uncertainty. Although information is widely available, it is often conflicting and hard to navigate. In this coffee chat, we acknowledge what we don’t know and offer an opportunity to think about ways to increase feelings of safety and regulation during this unprecedented time. Read More
School closures to halt the current pandemic have abruptly denied children access to critical educational opportunities, exacerbating the adverse impact of existing inequities. Young children who were already at risk for learning difficulties will often be the ones most likely to suffer as a result of missed learning experiences and stressful home environments. Join us in thinking about how multi-tiered systems of support may offer a framework for triaging children to their needed level of instructional support and delivering evidence-based intervention. Read More
This practical coffee chat will highlight how to capitalize on everyday activities and routines as embedded learning opportunities for young children. Examples from home and community activities will be shared. Read More
