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Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood Resources. Kathy Jillson, Early Childhood Consultant State Support Team Region 3 Kathy.jillson@esc-cc.org. Resources for Early Childhood. ODE Web Resources Policies and Procedures/Rules Best Practices Standards Early Learning Program Guidelines/Resources Into Practice DVD

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Early Childhood Resources

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  1. Early Childhood Resources Kathy Jillson, Early Childhood Consultant State Support Team Region 3 Kathy.jillson@esc-cc.org

  2. Resources for Early Childhood • ODE Web Resources • Policies and Procedures/Rules • Best Practices • Standards • Early Learning Program Guidelines/Resources • Into Practice DVD • IMPACT • ELLRT • Technology Resources

  3. Have You Visited Ed Lately? www.Edresourcesohio.org Annotated Guides Guidance Document Updates/Search Features IEP/GPS ETR/GPS

  4. Best Practices/Big Ideas • Inclusive Practices • Research is positive • Joint Position Statement of DEC & NAEYC • How? • Collaboration with community partners • High quality, evidence based practice • Range of service delivery options • Differentiated instruction • Referral and transition practices that support inclusive practices • Consultation

  5. Resources • Ready Schools: Strong Beginnings, Smooth Transitions, Continuous Learning: A Ready School Resource Guide for Elementary School Leadership (ODE website) • National Early Literacy Panel - http://www.nifl.gov • Exec. Summary • Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning: http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/ • Living, Learning and Playing Together: A Guide for Parents (ODE Website) • Least Restrictive Environment (ODE) • Early Learning and School Readiness Updates (ODE) • SLP Guidelines at www.OMNIE.org

  6. Connecting to the Early Learning Program Guidelines • IMPACT • Into Practice DVD • ELLRT • Technology Resources

  7. Early Learning Program Guidelines (ELPG) ELPG Provides Framework for Expectations and Guidance for Continuous Improvement for ODE-funded Preschool Programs. Beliefs: • All children are competent and resourceful learners • All children can and do make meaning of complex ideas and concepts • All learning experiences can take place in the context of play as well as through structured activities in the hands of competent teachers • All families have the right to participate in their children’s educational journeys

  8. Early Learning Program Guidelines Into Practice: Development and Learning • 10 session (15+ hour) Professional Development Study Group • Highlights Section II: Environments Matter • Guide for self directed learning community

  9. IMPACT • Integrated Monitoring Process and Continuous Improvement Tool – IMPACT • Purpose: to engage programs in a continuous improvement process that relates to the Early Learning Program Guidelines. • Also Addresses • Community Partnerships • Professional Development • Observing Teachers • Examining Transitions

  10. Connecting State Initiatives that Guide Technology Use in Serving Young Children • Early Learning Program Guidelines • Early Language and Literacy Reflection Tool (ELLRT) and Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) • Ohio’s Operating Standards for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities (2008)

  11. Early Learning Program Guidelines Section II: Environments Matter • Outcome 1, Goal 1, Indicator 1.3: Age appropriate and developmentally appropriate materials that support learning in all content areas. • Outcome 1, Goal 2, Indicators 2.4 and 2.5: Intentional planning that meets the needs of diverse learners and use of whole-group, small-group and individual instructional strategies. • Outcome 2, Goal 1, Indicator 1.3: Evidence-based instructional strategies and teaching strategies that extend children’s learning, thinking and problem-solving. How is technology used to promote children’s and teachers’ learning? How are children provided access and adequate time to appropriately use technology in learning?

  12. Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO): Spring ‘09 &’10 Results Highest rated ELLCO elements for ECE and PSE Classrooms were: • Organization of the Classroom • Classroom Climate • Classroom Management Strategies Lowest rated ELLCO elements for ECE and PSE Classrooms were: • Presence and Use of Technology • Recognizing Diversity in the Classroom

  13. Early Language and Literacy Reflection Tool (ELLRT) This tool supports ELPG and helps teachers to take a critical look at their classroom environment. ELLRT Elements that are impacted by use of technology include: C. Technology in the Learning Environment: Sections 1-4. Your Turn: Small group discussion. What additional elements and sections might be impacted by technology use?

  14. Intent of Technology Series • Increase personal comfort with technology use • Design instruction using technology to support all children • Engineer the classroom environment with technology in mind • Use technology to support individual learners Establish a community of learners

  15. Begin with the End in Mind Meaning Technology Integration in Early Learning Environments: Article

  16. Website Guiding Questions • How does the website address Representation, Expression, Engagement? • What are children learning from this website? • What skills to children need to use this website? • Is the website appropriate for young children (i.e., are there ads flashing) http://preschoolconnections.wikispaces.com/

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