Books
Derman-Sparks, L. and the ABC Task Force. Anti-Bias Curriculum Tools for Empowering Young Children. Washington , DC NAEYC 1989
Bredekamp, Sue, Ed.; Copple, Carol, Ed.; (1997). Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Brillante, P. (2017). The essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom. Essentials series. The National Association for the Education of Young Children. ISBN: 1938113292 Corresponding webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQUWPpq8BRs
(2021). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8, Fourth Edition. Authors. ISBN: 1938113950 Corresponding study guide: https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/naeyc_dap4e_studyguide_new.pdf
Websites
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
https://challengingbehavior.org/
CT Early Learning Development and Standards (ELDS)
ctoec.org/supporting-child-development/ct-elds/
CT ELDS Resources for Families
https://www.ctoec.org/ct-elds-strategies-for-learning-athome/
Introduction to I.D.E.A.
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Early Childhood
https://ectacenter.org/idea.asp
Frank Porter Graham Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/node/2524
ECTA Center: Indicators of High-Quality Inclusion. (n.d.). ECTA Center.
https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/indicators.asp
Rocking and rolling. promoting inclusion in infant and toddler. (n.d.). NAEYC.
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/winter2021/inclusion-infant-toddler
Videos
Eastern CT State University – Challenging Behavior video
https://www.easternct.edu/center-for-early-childhood-education/supporting-development/understanding-challenging-behavior-in-youngchildren.html
Project Approach videos from ECSU
https://www.easternct.edu/center-for-early-childhood-education/investigating/index.html
CELL Video Getting Kids Involved (Cara’s Kit)
http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/getting_kids_involved.php
Meaningful Inclusion in Early Childhood
https://youtu.be/a2wJqDw9B68?si=UCiR2yvTBVjSsq3g
Teaching Tolerance; Starting Small (video)
Order Free at:
https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/film-kits/starting-small
The Role of Play in Any Setting
https://youtu.be/pjoyBZYk2zI
Supporting Social and Emotional Learning for Children with Disabilities
ECLKC. (2023, September 26). ECLKC.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/supporting-social-emotional-learning-children-disabilities
Articles
Beyond the Journal
Guidance including children with special needs
http://cispartners.vermont.gov/sites/cis/files/Guidance/Including%20Children%20with%20Special%20Need%20Are%20You%20and%20Your%20Childcare%20Program%20Ready%20Section%20C%20Objective%203%20Letter%20A.%20b.pdf
People First Language (disabilityisnatural.com)
NAEYC and DEC Joint Position Statement on Inclusion
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf
CT OEC Supporting all children using the CT ELDS: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners.
https://www.ct.gov/oec/lib/oec/DiverseLearnersApril_26_2016_Finalw.pdf
Universal Design Articles:
The Benefits of Being Bi-Lingual
The Benefits of Being Bilingual - eclkc - HHS.gov | SLIDEBLAST.COM
Anne Arundel Community College Teacher Disposition Survey
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yM3gCVfy0hwoVmR95BaCruKAnCkBdaRelGScExBeVmU/edit#gid=484262749
Publications:
Beneke, M. R., Newton, J. R., Vinh, M., Blanchard, S. B., & Kemp, P. (2019). Practicing inclusion, doing justice: Disability, identity, and belonging in early childhood. Zero to Three, 39(3), 26-34.
Buchanan, M., & Johnson, T. G. (2009). A Second Look at the Play of Young Children with Disabilities. American Journal of Play, 2(1), 41–59. http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1069230.pdf
Coogle, C. G., Storie, S., & Rahn, N. L. (2021). A framework for promoting access, increasing participation, and providing support in early childhood classrooms. Early Childhood Education Journal, 50(5), 867–877. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-021-01200-6
Lee, S., & Alonzo, M. (2024). A strengths-based approach to inclusive education for children of color with disabilities. YC: Young Children, 79(3), 14-22.
McCollow, M. M., & Hoffman, H. H. (2019). Supporting Social Development in Young Children with Disabilities: Building a Practitioner’s Toolkit. Early Childhood Education Journal, 47(3), 309–320. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-019-00930-y
Yogman, M., Garner, A., Hutchinson, J., Hirsh-Pasek, K., Golinkoff, R. M., Baum, R., Gambon, T., Lavin, A., Mattson, G., Wissow, L., Hill, D. L., Ameenuddin, N., Chassiakos, Y. R., Cross, C., Boyd, R., Mendelson, R., Moreno, M. A., Radesky, J., Swanson, W. S., . . . Smith, J. (2018). The Power of Play: A pediatric role in enhancing development in young children. PEDIATRICS, 142(3). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-2058
Children’s Books
https://www.Storylineonline.net
There Are No Mirrors in My Nana’s House
My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis
When Sophie Gets Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
Susan Laughs by Jeanne Willi
Additional Resources
Guides:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2023, August 16). Positive, Proactive Approaches to Supporting Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Stakeholders (July 19, 2022) - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/idea-files/guide-positive-proactive-approaches-to-supporting-children-with-disabilities/
PDF Infographics:
Developmentally Appropriate Practice inforgraphic_DAP_2 2.pdf
Policy Brief:
Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities: A Critical Quality Indicator for Early Childhood Education. (2022). National Centre on Early Childhood Quality Assurance. https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/new-occ/resource/files/22_09_09_inclusion_of_young_children_with_disabilities_brief_final_508_compliant_1.pdf
Resource List:
American Academy of Pediatrics, Child Trends, Department of Justice, FPG Child Development Institute, U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, & Catlett, C. (2018). SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE PRACTICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES RESEARCH / EVIDENCE RESOURCES. In SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE PRACTICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES RESEARCH / EVIDENCE RESOURCES. https://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/meetings/ecidea18/ResourcestoSupportInclusivePracticesMay2018_02.pdf
Webinars:
The Power of Play american academy of pediatrics - Search Videos. (2023). https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=The%20Power%20of%20Play%20american%20academy%20of%20pediatrics&mid=6DFED5A430A3E466A7BB6DFED5A430A3E466A7BB&ajaxhist=0