Inclusion Matters

WIDA stands for World Class Instructional Design and Assessment and is part of the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research at UW Madison. They are THE experts in working with Multilingual Learners and their families.  Listen and learn how to meet one of the new Minnesota Knowledge and Competency Framework new competency areas, Working with Multilingual Learners and their Families.  Join us as we welcome Cindy Check and Carmen Cook who are partnering with the MN Department of Education and working to lead this work to share free resources and essential actions for all those working with young children, equipping them to support multilingual learners. To learn more about the available resources for educators working with young multilingual learners and their families, visit MDE: Multilingual Learners. You will find links to gain access to the WIDA Early Years training as well as additional resources and support. For information regarding training support, please contact Cindy Check at cindycheck61@gmail.com or 952-594-2745.

Tari Niemeyer, a dedicated CICC coach, shares her expertise in guiding early childhood professionals on handling challenging behaviors. She discusses viewing children's actions as communication, highlighting the Nurtured Heart Approach to foster positive interactions. The conversation dives into celebrating constructive behaviors and the importance of routines in creating a supportive environment. Tari also emphasizes proactive strategies that promote emotional regulation, making transitions easier and enhancing overall learning experiences for both caregivers and children.

Tari Niemeyer, a CICC coach, shares valuable insights on addressing behavior challenges in early childhood settings. She discusses the significance of caregiver support in navigating typical challenges like sharing and communication. The conversation delves into attention-seeking behaviors and underscores the importance of fostering positive relationships between children and caregivers. Additionally, Tari highlights the power of language, stressing how clear communication can enhance children's understanding and emotional expression. It’s an engaging discussion on nurturing young minds!

We wrap up the series with Kiley Hendrick, ECSE Teacher, St. Paul Public Schools, and Jackie Johnson, CICC Coach by discussing what is helpful in the ECSE-child care partnership and what are some possible roadblocks to success?

Kiley Hendrick, ECSE Teacher, St. Paul Public Schools, and Jackie Johnson, CICC Coach join us for part two to discuss key components of success in the partnership between child care and ECSE.

Join us as we host Kiley Hendrick, ECSE Teacher, St. Paul Public Schools, and Jackie Johnson, CICC Coach in a discussion of an overview of early childhood special education, the system, and the process of evaluation.

Our guests from the MN Department of Human Services Autism Resource Portal, Nicole Berning, and Kim Hicks join us again to showcase the amazing resources located in the portal.  They discuss ways it can be helpful to early childhood professionals and to parents.

Listen as our guests, Nicole Berning, Autism Clinical Lead, and Kim Hicks, Autism Policy Lead for the MN Department of Human Services share an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and some of the early signs to watch for as you care for young children.

Childhood trauma expert, Arielle Handevidt, and early childhood trauma specialist, Lily Cooks, discuss trauma-responsive care in the early childhood setting. They delve into leadership roles, engaging parents, staff training, community building, and the importance of collaborative partnerships between parents, teachers, and board members.

Join Arielle Handevidt from Northside Achievement Zone and Lily Cooks from Seward Child Development Center as they discuss trauma-awareness in early childhood settings. Learn about trauma-informed care, creating trauma-responsive environments, and supporting trauma-sensitive practices to enhance children's well-being and success.