Course Resources – ECED 1001

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

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