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Restraint and Seclusion: Resource Document (U.S. Department of Education)
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The purpose of this Resource Document is to present
and describe 15 principles for State, district, and school staff; parents; and other stakeholders to consider when States, localities, and districts develop policies and procedures, which should be in writing on the use of restraint and seclusion. |
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www2.ed.gov/policy/seclusion/restraints-and-seclusion-resources.pdf |
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Adult Autism & Employment: A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
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What you can expect to find in this guide is a discussion of the aspects of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders), specifically, that can impact a person's job performance and how the job and work environment can be adjusted to accomodate. |
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An Administrator's Guide to Preschool Inclusion (Pdf) by Ruth Ashworth Wolery, Samuel L. Odom
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This guide was developed to address some of the issues raised by administrators of 16 preschool programs serving 112 children with a wide range of disabilities in inclusive settings. Practical strategies to address challenges encountered by teams as they set up and maintain successful inclusive programs are provided. Also included are stories and experiences that illustrate how to make high quality early childhood inclusion a reality.
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projects.fpg.unc.edu/~assets/pdfs/pubs/AdmGuide.pdf |
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CONNECT Module 4: Family-Professional Partnership
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This module focuses on effective practices for developing trusting family-professional partnerships in early care and education programs (including home visiting, early intervention, and other 0-3 settings). CONNECT modules are free and use an evidence-based approach to professional development. They include video clips, activities, and handouts that are designed to be embedded into existing curricula, coursework, and other professional development opportunities. |
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community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-4 |
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Special Quest Multimedia Training Library
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The SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library supports the inclusion of young children with disabilities birth–five and their families, in early care and education settings. The SpecialQuest materials and approach have been used with over 5,000 participants nationwide, refined over the past ten years, and have been shown to create and sustain change. Materials on this website are provided at no cost with funding from the Office of Head Start. (EArly Childhood) |
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ncoe.pointinspace.com/trainingmaterials/ |
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American Society for Deaf Children
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The American Society for Deaf Children supports and educates families of deaf and hard of hearing children and advocates for high quality programs and services. (parent, parents, National Organizations) |
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www.deafchildren.org/ |
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Resources from the Early Intervention Training Center for Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments
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This resource includes Professional Development Modules on the following topics:
1. Family-Centered Practices for Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments
2. Visual Conditions and Functional Vision: Early Intervention Issues
3. Developmentally Appropriate Orientation and Mobility
4. Communication and Emergent Literacy: Early Intervention Issues
5. Assessment of Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairments (Early Childhood)
(families/parent/parents/preschool)
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projects.fpg.unc.edu/~edin/resources.cfm |
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Interactive Collaborative Autism Network (ICAN)
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The Interactive Collaborative Autism Network (ICAN) site is for anyone who lives with, teaches, or otherwise supports children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including parents, teachers, and individuals with ASD. This site contains online instructional modules on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and information about characteristics, assessment, and academic, behavioral, communication, environmental, sensory, and social interventions. |
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ctserc.org/s/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=386:interactive-collaborative-autism-network-ican&catid=19:autism&Itemid=110 |
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Mathematics Vocabulary Word Wall Cards (Virginia Department of Education)
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Mathematics vocabulary word wall cards provide a display of mathematics content words and associated visual cues to assist in vocabulary development. The cards should be used as an instructional tool for teachers and then as a reference for all students, particularly English learners and students with disabilities. |
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www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/mathematics/resources/vocab_cards/index.shtml |
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