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
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
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
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
Checklist from Quality Star NY adapted from NAEYC and “Are We Supporting Diversity? A Tool for Reflection and Dialogue” Work/Family Directions, Inc.
http://qualitystarsny.org/resources/FE/FIS/NAEYC_Pathways-to-Cultural-Competence_Checklist_NYS-version.pd
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:
https://fpg.unc.edu/sites/fpg.unc.edu/files/resources/presentations-and-webinars/ConnPowersBTJ%281%29.pdf
https://tats.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2017/09/TATS-FIN_UDL1.pdf
The Benefits of Being Bi-Lingual
The Benefits of Being Bilingual - eclkc - HHS.gov | SLIDEBLAST.COM
National Council for Learning Disabilities
5 Questions Parents and Educators Can Ask to Start Conversations About Using Terms Like Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
https://www.ncld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/SLD-Conversations.D3.pdf
Anne Arundel Community College Teacher Disposition Survey
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yM3gCVfy0hwoVmR95BaCruKAnCkBdaRelGScExBeVmU/edit#gid=484262749
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