Visual Supports
These pictures and visuals help present important information in a way that children can understand and use. They encourage engagement and learning in many different settings, routines, and activities.
Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
Embedded Learning Opportunities
Embedded learning opportunities are short teaching interactions focused on a child’s individual learning objectives during ongoing daily activities and routines. Learn how to plan for and use embedded teaching.
Fragile X Syndrome
Learn about the characteristics and diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome and resources to support children and families with this inherited genetic disorder.
Individualized Professional Development Plans to Support Career Pathways
Success in any career requires the continued development of skills and knowledge. Explore tools and resources to help supervisors develop effective plans with staff.
Creating an Individualized Professional Development Plan Decision Tree
Review this infographic for key considerations when creating an Individualized Professional Development Plan.
Social Stories
Use these stories to teach children a variety of social skills and norms. Print and personalize the story for a specific child and read it one-on-one when the child is calm and relaxed.
Individualized Instructional Strategies
Watch these short videos to learn about individualized instructional strategies, such as trial teaching and prompts, to help children with special needs obtain the skills and concepts they are trying to learn.
Challenging Behavior Tips for Families
Learn and share useful tips for promoting positive behavior during common family activities and routines that can sometimes be challenging.
Approaches to Learning During the Third Year of Life
As children play, their brain builds connections that support many skills, including the skill of self-regulation. Learn how you can be the child’s most important teacher and “guide on the side” as they play.
Approaches to Learning During the Second Year of Life
Toddlers learn by following their curiosity. Learn how to support them as they gain new skills and concepts by exploring and experimenting. Discover ways you can guide their learning as they engage with the world.