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Integrate strategies that support diversity, equity and inclusion
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
examine personal perspectives related to promoting a growth mindset around inclusive practices
examine the disparity in access to resources for children with differing abilities and their families
identify strategies for countering the impact of societal bias regarding disabilities and other types of diversity
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Provide inclusive programs for young children.
Assessment Strategies
individually or in a small group
in written or oral presentations
in group or simulated settings
in a project
Criteria
promotes inclusive programming
provides a rationale for inclusion in ECE
includes elements of designing an inclusive program
includes documented research supporting the position that all children can learn
utilizes "people first" language in all forms of communication
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Promote inclusive programs for young children
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
provide a rationale for inclusion in ECE
discuss elements of designing an inclusive program
summarize documented research supporting the position that all children can learn
examine preferred terms related to differing abilities and identity
describe a strength-based perspective when working with children with differing abilities
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Analyze legal and ethical requirements including, but not limited to, ADA and IDEA
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
summarize rights and responsibilities under ADA/IDEA
summarize the ethical responsibilities of early childhood educators
identify state and national mandates for effective practices in inclusion
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Explain the process to refer and support children with differing abilities
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the roles and steps in the referral process
describe the roles and steps in the evaluation process
describe the roles in and parts of the IFSP/IEP process
describe the roles in the consultation process
identify the continuum of service delivery options to children with disabilities
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Analyze the abilities of children with physical, cognitive, health/medical, communication and/or behavioral/emotional disorders
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the primary characteristics, early signs, and educational needs of children with physical differences
describe the primary characteristics and educational needs of children with health/medical differences
describe the primary characteristics, early signs, and educational needs of children with communication differences
describe the primary characteristics, early signs, and educational needs of children with behavioral/emotional differences
describe the primary characteristics, early signs, and educational needs of children with cognitive differences
differentiate the characteristics of children who are typically developing, at risk, gifted, or have developmental delays
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Analyze the abilities of children with neurodiversity
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify types of neurodiversity (i.e., ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia)
describe the primary characteristics and early signs of children with autism spectrum disorder
describe the educational needs of children with autism spectrum disorder
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Work collaboratively through the consultation process to embed intervention in natural based settings.
Criteria
you describe stages in the consultation process
you describe the roles of the consultants
you describe your role as a consultee
you identify the continuum of service delivery options to children with disabilities
you apply state and national mandates for best practices in preschool inclusion
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Determine ways to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
differentiate between accommodations and modifications
identify strategies for modifying daily schedules and routines to meet individualized needs of children
identify strategies for modifying the indoor and outdoor environment to meet the individualized needs of children
identify strategies for modifying the materials to meet the individualized needs of children
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Identify strategies for cultivating partnerships with families who have children with developmental differences
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
explain effective strategies for communicating with families who have children with differing abilities
describe the role as an advocate for children and families
describe how to work with families who have children with differing abilities
investigate community resources to serve the specific needs of children and families
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Examine the consultation process to embed intervention in natural based settings. (DELETE)
Assessment Strategies
individually or in a small group
in written or oral presentations
in group or simulated settings
in a project
Criteria
describe stages in the consultation process
describe the roles of the consultants
describe your role as a consultee
identify the continuum of service delivery options to children with disabilities
apply state and national mandates for best practices in preschool inclusion
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Work collaboratively with community and professional resources.
Assessment Strategies
individually or in a small group
in written or oral presentations
in group or simulated settings
in a case study, role play or project
Criteria
outline the steps of a referral process
correlate community resources to serve the specific needs of the child and family
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Identify community and professional resources.(DELETE)
Assessment Strategies
individually or in a small group
in written or oral presentations
in group or simulated settings
in a case study, role play or project
Criteria
outline the steps of a referral process
correlate community resources to serve the specific needs of the child and family
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Differentiate between typical and exceptional development.(DELETE)
Assessment Strategies
individually or in a small group
in written or oral presentations
in group or simulated settings
in a project
Criteria
differentiate the characteristics of children who are typically developing, at risk, gifted, or have developmental delays
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Utilize an individual educational plan (IEP/IFSP) for children with developmental differences.
Assessment Strategies
individually or in a small group
in written or oral presentations
in group or simulated settings
in a case study, role play or project
Criteria
analyze the parts of an IEP/IFSP relevant to the early childhood education setting
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Cultivate partnerships with families who have children with developmental differences.
Assessment Strategies
individually or in a small group
in written or oral presentations
in group or simulated settings
in a case study, role play or project
Criteria
utilize effective strategies for communicating with families who have children with differing abilities
plan the course of advocacy you would use on behalf of a family who has children with differing abilities
analyze your ability to work non-judgmentally with families who have children with differing abilities