This reflection tool is intended to help teams reflect on how they are fostering the 10 elements of belonging for all children, including children with disabilities within their communities. The tool includes an opportunity for teams to identify what they are doing well, what they could do differently, and what changes they should target to spark change.
Teaming and collaboration practices are those that promote and sustain collaborative adult partnerships, relationships, and ongoing interactions to ensure that programs and services achieve desired child and family outcomes and goals. Families are essential members of the team. This site includes checklists, practice guides for professionals, and practice guides for families.
Pennsylvania’s Learning Standards for Early Childhood delineate benchmarks along the birth to grade 2 continuum and serve as the foundation across all early childhood programs. They serve as a reminder that we are all working to collaborate towards the same goals for our children.
Provides tools and resources to guide you through the process of making adaptations for individuals or groups of children who are experiencing challenges during every day routines and activities. This resource provides guidance for working with both toddlers and preschool-age children. As you explore various classroom situations you will find that they are linked to Pennsylvania’s Early Learning Standards for Toddlers and Pre-Kindergarten.
