Articles
The Importance of Professional Development, Dixon Lebeau, Mary, Early Childhood News.
Coaching: How is it used in early childhood education?
Publications and Other Resources
Assistive Technology Training for Providers & Families of Children in Early Intervention (Research Brief Volume 2, Number 1 2005 1) is a brief report of a national study to determine how early intervention providers are educated and trained on the use and implementation of assistive technology for infants and toddlers in early intervention programs. Download on the right.
Credentials for the Infant/Toddler Child Care Workforce is a technical assistance tool for Child Care and Development Fund Administrators.
Early Childhood Community Wiki: Help Define Approaches to Professional Development
Practical Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Development: Evidence, Strategies and Resources, Pamela J. Winton, Jeanette A. McCollum, and Camille Catlett 2007. $69.95.
Report on Consortium of Organizations on the Preparation and use of Speech-Language Paraprofessionals in Early Intervention and Education Settings presents the conclusions of a research and study on the development of a framework for the appropriate preparation, use, and delivery of speech and language services in early intervention and education settings. Download on the right.
Research Synthesis on Infant Mental Health and Early Care and Education Providers was developed to answer frequently asked questions about Infant Mental Health (IMH)- early social and emotional development - and the IMH system. It also provides information about where to turn for additional information for promoting IMH when children and families experience challenges.
Sharing Knowledge with Infant-Toddler Teachers and Home Visitors is a series of lessons published by the Early Head Start National Resource Center at Zero to Three, that focuses on early development and quality services. One series is for infant toddler teachers and home visitors; the other for people who provide training. The series for infant toddler teachers and home visitors contains information and opportunities for reflection. The Trainer’s Companion Manual provides additional information and ideas for training activities.
