Illinois STAR NET provides a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth for those who touch the lives of young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs. STAR NET supports family-centered, researched and effective practices in early childhood education and care.In this podcast series, produced by STAR NET Regions I&III, we provide various informational episodes focused on our workshops, current topics, and other concepts focused on ...
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In this episode, we are joined by Jen Mohr a PFA teacher from Rock Island School District 41. Today we are going to talk about Jen’s experience in creating an interactive and engaging writing center in her preschool classroom.Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Breaking Down the IEP Process for Families with Dr. Kasandra Posey
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kasandra Posey from FAIR Consultancy LLC, about what families should know about the IEP process. She shares tips about what families should do, what to look out for, and how to work with the school district as they navigate the process. Resources: The Parent Guide-English The Parent Guide Spanish Procedural Safegua…
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Play Without Limits - Exploring the Process and Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds For Children
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In this podcast with the president of Hadley's Haven, Lenore Ashby, we walk through the journey of what it takes to build an inclusive playground in your community. From advocating for true accessibility over just meeting ADA compliance to setting up a 501c3 and navigating grants with a local township and fundraising, Lenore shares the importance o…
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Beginning of the School Year: Insights from the Field
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In this episode, veteran teachers Sherial McKinney and Marc Baxter share some insights into preparing for a new school year. Our discussion covers the weeks leading up to the start of school, preparing the classroom, and getting to know the children and families. Click here for a list of resources you might use for the start of the school year!…
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Teaming and Collaboration: Sharing Roles Equally
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In this episode, we talk with Heather Nolan from the Urbana Early Childhood School about teaming and collaboration. Heather takes a unique view on this process, including everyone in the process, making sure that all voices are heard, and having all classroom members, teachers, and paraeducators, take turns in the leader role, classroom support rol…
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Whole Group Visuals with Jasmine Norris
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In this podcast, we discuss the use of visuals with the whole class in addition to using them as individual supports. Jaz discusses several strategies she uses and the benefits she sees as she provides these supports for everyone. Jaz even shared some examples of the visuals she created, click on the link below to view them. Resource Jasmine Norris…
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CU Early, A Prevention Initiative Program
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In this episode, we talk with Kelly Russell from the CU Early Prevention Initiative Program in Champaign County. We discuss the importance of Early Intervention, the transition process from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education, extended services, and resources for families. Resources Children and Family Connections of Central Ill…
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Book Study Review: Emotionally Responsive Teaching by Travis Wright
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This podcast is a review of the book study series completed in the Spring of 2024 on Emotionally Responsive Teaching by Travis Wright. Marc Baxter and Sheila Yates review some of the key points from the book and discussions with the group. Some of the key points include: what is "trauma" and how it might have come to mean many things, how the skill…
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Visual Supports at Snack Time
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Nikki Pehlke is a WIU Student and currently serves as lead teacher in an Early Childhood Special Education classroom at PH Miller in Plano, IL. In this podcast, Nikki describes the power of student choice and voice, as well as how to use visuals authentically to support accessible communication. She also discusses how relationship-building with stu…
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Screening, Evaluation, and Referrals. Oh, My!
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In this episode, we talk with Katie Madigan from the Urbana Early Childhood School about their process for screening, evaluation, and referrals for identifying children with IEPs. Resource - you are welcome to visit the Urbana Early Childhood School. https://uecs.usd116.org/about/Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Lesser Known Senses: The Proprioceptive System
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Welcome to the third and final episode in this three part series on the lesser known senses! In this episode, Kirsten Amundson and Joanna Pasheluk Schimek join us as we discuss in the proprioceptive system. We will talk about what it is, what to look for in children, and what strategies can be used to support the development of this sense. Resource…
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The Lesser Known Senses: The Vestibular System
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Welcome to the second episode in this three part series on the lesser known senses! In this episode, Kirsten Amundson and Joanna Pasheluk Schimek join us as we discuss in the vestibular system. We will talk about what it is, what to look for in children, and what strategies can be used to support the development of this sense. Resources: Kelly Mahl…
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The Lesser Known Senses: Interoception
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Welcome to the first episode in this three part series on the lesser known senses! In this episode, Kirsten Amundson and Joanna Pasheluk Schimek join us as we discuss in the interoception sense. We will talk about what it is, what to look for in children, and what strategies can be used to support the development of this sense. Resources: Kelly Mah…
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Community Based Organizations: Hand in Hand
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In this podcast, Angie Kendall shares how Hand in Hand, a Community Based Organization in Bettendorf, Iowa grew from a one week summer camp for individuals with disabilities, to offering over 15 programs for individuals with disabilities from infants through adults. We talk about the impact this program has on the community and the different types …
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Preschool Inclusion in Illinois Episode 6: Implementing Preschool Inclusion: East Moline’s Journey Toward Inclusion
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In this episode, we learn about the preschool inclusion journey from Melissa McCullough, Principal of the East Moline School District 37, Early Learning Center, Emily Ropars, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, Pam Reising Rechner, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, and Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES Resources: NAEYC & DEC…
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Preschool Inclusion in Illinois Episode 5: Implementing Preschool Inclusion: Plano Early Learning’s Inclusion Journey
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In this episode, we continue to explore the process of achieving high quality inclusion for preschool children. Please listen as Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES and Laurel Mateyka, Principal at PH Miller Elementary School and Plano Early Learning, discuss Plano Early Learning’s Inclusion journey Resources: NAEYC & DEC Inclusion Joint …
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Preschool Inclusion in Illinois Episode 4: Implementing Preschool Inclusion: Mannheim’s Journey
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Show Notes: In this episode, we learn about Mannheim Early Childhood Centers Inclusion journey as one of Illinois’ 3 Community Inclusion Teams. We’ll hear from Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES, Emily Ropars, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES and Shannon Cribaro, Director of Early Childhood Education for District 83 and Principal …
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Preschool Inclusion in Illinois Episode 3: Implementing Preschool Inclusion: Springfield’s Journey
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In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from Kevi Jackson, PreK Programs Coordinator with Springfield School District 186, Julie Schackman, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, and Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES as we learn about Springfield’s inclusion journey as one of Illinois’ 3 Community Inclusion Teams. Resources: …
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DEI with Jade Johnson from Jade Inclusion
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In this podcast episode, we talk with Jade Johnson from Jade Inclusion about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education and some of the lifelong impacts experiences can have on individuals. Resources: Jade Inclusion Email: jade.inclusion@gmail.comIllinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Preschool Inclusion in Illinois Series: Episode 2 - Implementing Preschool Inclusion: Collinsville's Journey
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In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from Christine Coleman, Pre K Coordinator with the Collinsville School District, Pam Reising Rechner, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, and Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES as they share Collinsville’s journey as one of Illinois’ 3 Community Inclusion Teams. Resources: NAEYC & DEC…
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Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom
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In this episode, Abbie Loos, a preschool bilingual teacher from Urbana Early Childhood School, discusses supporting multilingual learners in the early childhood classroom. She shares tips for looking at the whole child and strategies to include families while supporting the child's home language in the classroom environment. Resources: WIDA Early L…
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Preschool Inclusion in Illinois Series: Episode 1 - Building a System to Support Implementation of Preschool Inclusion
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In this episode, you will hear from Megan Vinh, Associate Director of the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center and Ann Kremer, Director of Early CHOICES the Illinois inclusion initiative for birth to 5. Megan and Ann discuss Inclusion and the tools, structures and planning used to support three Illinois communities to build Community Inclusi…
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DAP Series, Episode 16, A Conversation with Susan Friedman
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In this last episode of the DAP series, Susan Friedman, Senior Director, Publishing and Content Development with NAEYC and volume editor on the 4th edition shares the driving factors for the 4th edition, key concepts threaded throughout the DAP book, and ways to engage more deeply with DAP. Resources: DAP Position statement purpose (image of how th…
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DAP Series, Episode 15, Guidance and Discipline
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In this episode, Carol Weisheit, Regional Manager with Birth to Five Illinois and former college instructor shares her thoughts on foundational knowledge and principles for developmentally appropriate guidance techniques. Resources: Dan Siegel Hand Model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFTljLo1bK8 Guidance Matters Column with Dan Gartrell: https:/…
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DAP Series, Episode 13, Individuality and Inclusion
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Listen to this episode to hear from Talin Tokat, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, about how the DAP core consideration of individuality supports her work on inclusion in Illinois. Resources: https://www.eclre.org/Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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DAP SEries, Episode 14, Play in K!
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In this episode educators, Erean Mei, Margi Bhansali, and Alli Bizon share the value of play-based instruction for all children and recommendations to advocate for and advance equitable play in Kindergarten classrooms in Illinois. Episode Notes: Implementing Play-Based Learning Across Illinois Classrooms Brief https://online.fliphtml5.com/mgbmv/esm…
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We all Need a Knapp...Reflections on a Career in Early Childhood.
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Jodi Knapp, a 38 year early childhood veteran in the field spends time reflecting on her career on her last day before retiring as an Early Childhood Special Education Professional Development Specialist from STAR NET Regions I and III. Resource links: -Illinois Early Learning Project - https://illinoisearlylearning.org -Early Childhood Professiona…
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DAP Series, Episode 12, Context and Challenging Behavior
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In this episode, Dr. Angela Searcy shares the importance of considering context when thinking about challenging behavior. Dr. Searcy also shares how the "Push Past It" Approach from her book can be helpful for educators and professionals as a tool to be intentional when addressing challenging behaviors. Resources: Dr. Angela Searcy Author Page: htt…
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Early Childhood Professional Development Projects in Illinois
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In this episode, you will hear from Kristy Doan, Early Childhood Principal Consultant, about the vision of the Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood Department and several other leaders of professional development organizations in Illinois, including Early Childhood Professional Learning, Early CHOICES and STAR NET. ISBE Professional De…
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DAP Series, episode 11, The Language of Microaggressions
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NAEYC advocates for educators to use strengths-based inclusive language to affirm all children and families they work with and identifies deficit language as a microaggression. In this episode, Dr. Anni Reinking, founder of Reinking Education Consulting, author, and researcher shares her knowledge on microaggressions and ways early childhood profes…
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In this podcast episode, Sherial McKinney discusses the importance of mathematics in early childhood education. She focuses on the importance of the adult's attitude when engaging in mathematical activities and reminds us to be aware of the attitude we portray when introducing math concepts. DREME - Development and Research in Early Math Education …
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DAP Series, episode 10, Shifting Language from Special Needs to Disability with Dr. Emily Dorsey
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In this episode, Emily Reilly talks with Dr. Emily Dorsey with the Illinois Early Learning Project (IEL) to explore one aspect of the DAP core consideration of context, specifically rethinking the use of the term special needs. Dr. Dorsey shares some of the factors that prompted IEL to shift the title of one of their blog posts from "Children with …
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DAP Series, Episode 9, Equitable Play Spaces to Support Multilingual Learners with Disabilities
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In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Meeker, Director of the Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Faculty member at Western Illinois University shares the benefits of and her experience with inquiry based learning as a way to support equitable play spaces for children. Stay connected and up to date on the topic on Lind…
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DAP Series, Episode 8, No More Worksheets for Math, DAP Ways to Support Math Learning in Early Childhood with Sherial McKinney
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In this episode, Sherial McKinney, retired early childhood educator and current Resource Specialist with STAR NET Regions I and III, shares her knowledge about ways to make math learning fun and meaningful in the early childhood years. Listening to this episode will prompt educators and families to get creative in using natural opportunities and av…
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Grief and Loss in Young Children
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Young children experience grief and loss in a variety of ways. In this episode of the STAR NET Regions I and III podcast, Emily Reilly chats with Elizabeth Frisbie, an early childhood mental health consultant in Illinois, about grief and loss from a developmental perspective and how adults, both professionals and family members, can talk to childre…
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DAP Series, Episode 7, DAP and Math Content Learning with Dr. Sallee Beneke
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In this episode of the DAP series, Emily Reilly talks with Dr. Sallee Beneke about how to support math content learning with preschool children in developmentally appropriate ways. Dr. Benekee also explains from a developmental perspective why the use of calendar time is not an engaging strategy for teaching math concepts in the preschool years. Ep…
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I Wonder...Sensory Stimuli
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In this podcast, join us as we explore some of the different stimuli in our environments that can have an impact on how young children experience our world. For more information about sensory considerations, register for our TED-Ed lesson on Understanding Sensory Processing. Click this link to register: https://starnet.org/home/events/sensory-proce…
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DAP Series, Episode 6, Perspectives on DAP with Angelica Taylor
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Description: In this episode of the DAP series, Emily Reilly interviews Angelica Taylor, Doctoral Student at University of Illinois, about her perspectives and experience with using DAP in her work. Episode notes: DAP Position Statement: https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/dap-state…
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In this episode, we talk with Beth Ladd from the Urbana Early Childhood School on her experiences with play in early childhood.Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Developmentally Appropriate Practice Series, Episode 5: DAP and Related Service Providers
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In this episode of the DAP series, Emily Reilly interviews Becky Handler, Early Childhood Resource Specialist and SLP, for her perspective on how DAP can support the work of related service providers.Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Series #4
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In this episode of the Developmentally Appropriate Practice series, Emily Reilly interviews Dr. Antoinette Taylor.Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Adult Anti-Bias Education #5 of 5
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This is the final episode of the Adult Anti-Bias Education discussion with Evelyn Green, Emily Ropars, and Anni Reinking. Further Resource: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/interactive-training/room-to-grow-resources-for-racial-justice/?cid=e98842ea7dfcccf16d49114875036279Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Adult Anti-Bias Education #4 of 5
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In this 4th episode in the ABE Adult Learning Principles series, listen to Anni, Evelyn, and Emily discuss the third ABE Adult Learning Principles.Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Adult Anti-Bias Education #3 of 5
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In this 3rd episode in the ABE Adult Learning Princples series, listen to Anni, Evelyn, and Emily discuss the third ABE Adult Learning Principles. Resource: Adultification (https://hello.naeyc.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?MessageKey=dd58f428-1873-4180-87bc-a6398999ecce&CommunityKey=f51f9fd4-47c9-4bfd-aca7-23e9f31b601e)…
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Adult Anti-Bias Education #2 of 5
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In this episode Anni, Evelyn, and Emily continue the conversation on ABE Adult Learning Goals, specifically #2. Trigger warning. www.starnet.orgIllinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Music in Early Childhood with Jim Gill
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In this episode listen to Emily Reilly interview Jim Gill (https://www.jimgill.com/).Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Adult Anti-Bias Education Principles Series #1 of 5
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In this first episode, listen to Evelyn Green, Emily Ropars, and Anni Reinking talk through the Adult ABE learning principles. This one focuses on the first one: to increase your awareness and understanding of your own social identity in its many facets and your own cultural context, both childhood and current. Before listening to this series, and …
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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Series #3
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Developmentally Appropriate Practice 101 (Q&A) https://illinoisearlylearning.org/reslists/dap-educators/ Developmentally Appropriate Practice (Tool Kit) https://illinoisearlylearning.org/toolkits/dap/ Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Educators (Resource List) https://illinoisearlylearning.org/reslists/dap-educators/ IEL Podcast: https://ill…
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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Series #2
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"DAP Series, Episode 2, Interview with Laurel Copleland, Early Childhood Educator" Make sure to checkout our website at www.starnet.orgIllinois STAR NET Regions I&III tarafından oluşturuldu
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Talin Tokat and Emily Ropars with Early CHOICES share their favorite inclusion resources and to plug services Early CHOICES provides. Their next session on High Quality Inclusion on January 7, 2022. Early CHOICES website: https://www.eclre.org/ CARA's Kit: https://www.dec-sped.org/cara-s-kit-base Understanding Inclusion Modules: https://www.eclre.o…
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