EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES

Kathy Jillson, Early Childhood ConsultantState Support Team Region 3Kathy.jillson@esc-cc.org

RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

ODE Web Resources Policies and Procedures/Rules Best Practices Standards

Early Learning Program Guidelines/Resources Into Practice DVD IMPACT ELLRT Technology Resources

HAVE YOU VISITED ED LATELY?

www.Edresourcesohio.org

Annotated GuidesGuidance Document

Updates/Search FeaturesIEP/GPSETR/GPS

BEST PRACTICES/BIG IDEAS

Inclusive Practices Research is positive Joint Position Statement of DEC & NAEYC

How? Collaboration with community partners High quality, evidence based practice Range of service delivery options Differentiated instruction Referral and transition practices that support inclusive

practices Consultation

RESOURCES Ready Schools: Strong Beginnings, Smooth

Transitions, Continuous Learning: A Ready School Resource Guide for Elementary School Leadership (ODE website)

National Early Literacy Panel - http://www.nifl.gov Exec. Summary

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning: http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/

Living, Learning and Playing Together: A Guide for Parents (ODE Website)

Least Restrictive Environment (ODE) Early Learning and School Readiness Updates (ODE) SLP Guidelines at www.OMNIE.org

CONNECTING TO THE EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM GUIDELINES

• IMPACT• Into Practice DVD• ELLRT• Technology Resources

EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM GUIDELINES (ELPG)

ELPG Provides Framework for Expectations and Guidance for Continuous Improvement for ODE-funded Preschool Programs.

Beliefs: All children are competent and resourceful learners All children can and do make meaning of complex

ideas and concepts All learning experiences can take place in the context

of play as well as through structured activities in the hands of competent teachers

All families have the right to participate in their children’s educational journeys

EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM GUIDELINES INTO PRACTICE: DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

10 session (15+ hour) Professional Development Study Group

Highlights Section II: Environments Matter Guide for self directed learning community

IMPACT Integrated Monitoring Process and

Continuous Improvement Tool – IMPACT Purpose: to engage programs in a

continuous improvement process that relates to the Early Learning Program Guidelines.

Also AddressesCommunity PartnershipsProfessional DevelopmentObserving TeachersExamining Transitions

CONNECTING STATE INITIATIVES THAT GUIDE TECHNOLOGY USE IN SERVING YOUNG CHILDREN

Early Learning Program Guidelines Early Language and Literacy Reflection Tool

(ELLRT) and Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO)

Ohio’s Operating Standards for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities (2008)

EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Section II: Environments Matter Outcome 1, Goal 1, Indicator 1.3: Age appropriate and

developmentally appropriate materials that support learning in all content areas.

Outcome 1, Goal 2, Indicators 2.4 and 2.5: Intentional planning that meets the needs of diverse learners and use of whole-group, small-group and individual instructional strategies.

Outcome 2, Goal 1, Indicator 1.3: Evidence-based instructional strategies and teaching strategies that extend children’s learning, thinking and problem-solving.

How is technology used to promote children’s and teachers’ learning?

How are children provided access and adequate time to appropriately use technology in learning?

EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY CLASSROOM OBSERVATION (ELLCO): SPRING ‘09 &’10 RESULTS

Highest rated ELLCO elements for ECE and PSE Classrooms were:

Organization of the Classroom Classroom Climate Classroom Management StrategiesLowest rated ELLCO elements for ECE and

PSE Classrooms were: Presence and Use of Technology Recognizing Diversity in the Classroom

EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY REFLECTION TOOL (ELLRT)

This tool supports ELPG and helps teachers to take a critical look at their classroom

environment.

ELLRT Elements that are impacted by use of technology include:

C. Technology in the Learning Environment: Sections 1-4.

Your Turn: Small group discussion. What additional elements and sections might be

impacted by technology use?

INTENT OF TECHNOLOGY SERIES

Increase personal comfort with technology use

Design instruction using technology to support all children

Engineer the classroom environment with technology in mind

Use technology to support individual learners

Establish a community of learners

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Meaning Technology Integration in Early Learning Environments: Article

WEBSITE GUIDING QUESTIONS

How does the website address Representation, Expression, Engagement?

What are children learning from this website?

What skills to children need to use this website?

Is the website appropriate for young children (i.e., are there ads flashing)

http://preschoolconnections.wikispaces.com/