Course Resources – ECED 2375

Websites

NAEYC Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Position Statement
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/equity

CT Parent Advocacy Center
https://cpacinc.org/programs.aspx

Timeline of Children’s Rights
https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention/history-child-rights

Convention of the Rights of Children
https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention/convention-text

Understood.org “We’re dedicated to shaping a world where millions of people who learn and think differently can thrive at home, at school, and at work.”
https://www.understood.org/pages/en/school-learning/for-educators/?_sp=6977c727-fce4-4332-90d7-33ed756af818.1613665344358

Head Start Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/article/head-start-parent-family-community-engagement-framework

Ct State Department of Education: Full, Equal and Equitable Partnerships with Families
https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Publications/Full-Equal-and-Equitable-Partnerships-with-Families/Implementing-the-Framework

The Family Engagement Inventory: A Brief Cross Disciplinary Synthesis
https://www.parentsatthetable.org/storage/app/media/resources/Main%20Resources/The%20Family%20Enagement%20Inventory%20A%20Brief%20Cross%20Disciplinary%20Synthesis.pdf

5 Functions of Community
http://krypton.mnsu.edu/~jp5985fj/courses/230/Institutions.html

Connect Module
https://connectmodules.dec-sped.org/connect-modules/learners/module-4/

Children’s Defense Fund: Comprehensive, non-profit child advocacy agency offering information and support. National Childhood Trauma and Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/early-childhood-trauma/effects

For families. (n.d.). NAEYC. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/for-families Greenwood, S., & Greenwood, S. (2024, May 2). The modern American family. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/09/14/the-modern-american-family/

Diverse families. (n.d.). NAEYC.
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/diverse-families

Articles

Albuquerque School District: Family Engagement Best Practices Rubric and Assessment
https://www.aps.edu/family-engagement-collaborative/documents/family-engagement-best-practices-rubric-with-action-plan

NAEYC and DEC Joint Position Statement on Inclusion
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf

Building Relationships with Families of Children with Special Needs
https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/infant-toddler-resource-guide/building-relationships

How Early Childhood Trauma Is Unique
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/early-childhood-trauma/effects

Types of Family Structures
https://family.lovetoknow.com/about-family-values/types-family-structures
https://www.scoe.org/files/ccpc-family-structures.pdf

Links to material about disabilities in different time periods in Great Britain
https://historicengland.org.uk/research/inclusive-heritage/disability-history/

A Brief Timeline of the History of Disabilities: The Shameful Treatment of People with Disabilities
https://sailhelps.org/a-brief-timeline-of-the-history-of-disabilities-the-shameful-treatment-of-people-with-disabilities/

Developing a plan for Advocacy
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/advocacy-principles/advocacy-plan/main

NeuroLaunch.com. (2024, August 18). Stress in Families of Children with Disabilities: Understanding Key Periods and Coping Strategies.
https://neurolaunch.com/families-of-a-child-with-a-disability-tend-to-experience-most-stress-during/

Videos

Best Practices in Family and Community Engagement Video Series
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/community-engagement/article/best-practices-family-community-engagement-video-series

The History of Special Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Jes6PHzkk

Ted Talk
Parenting Styles | Scout O’Donnell | TEDxTheMastersSchool

“The Raising of America is a five-part documentary series that explores how a strong start for all our kids can lead to a healthier, stronger and
more equitable nation.” Link to streaming rights of Raising of America.
http://vod.raisingofamerica.org

Webinars

Effective Strategies for Family Communication and Engagement | ECLKC. (2022, January). ECLKC.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/effective-strategies-family-communication-engagement

Supporting Family Advocacy | ECLKC. (2023, September 26). ECLKC.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/supporting-family-advocacy