For Early Childhood Educators
Resources for Early Childhood Educators
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Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
450 Columbus Blvd. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 500-4412 www.ctoec.org The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) supports families, children, and early childhood professionals through programs, services, and resources. |
Early Childhood Consultation Partnership® (ECCP®)
www.eccpct.com The Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP®) is a leading statewide program offering mental health support to young children at risk of suspension/expulsion due to behavioral concerns. ECCP® provides consultation, capacity building, and treatment planning to support children, families, and classrooms. To find the ECCP® Consultant who covers your town, click here. |
Connecticut Association of the Education of Young Children
www.ctaeyc.org The Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children (CTAEYC) is the state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). CTAEYC’s focus is to improve the lives of young children by supporting the professionals who care for and educate them. |
ctSHARED
www.ctshares.org ctSHARES is a free, web-based platform for Connecticut early childhood providers, offering resources, policies, savings, and more. Managed by CTAEYC and funded by the Office of Early Childhood, it simplifies access to essential tools and guidance. |
Standard Response Protocol
https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html This workbook has been produced to help preschool and elementary teachers guide students through the process of learning how to stay safe by engaging in fun activities. |
Professional Development
Ongoing Professional Development
Statewide Professional Learning Opportunities
www.ctoec.org/aqis Join early childhood professionals and AQIS facilitators for professional learning on NAEYC Standards and Assessment. Open to all regions, these sessions focus on high-quality practices that support children, families, and communities. |
CT OEC Standards, Curriculum and Assessment Workshops
www.ctoec.org Access free professional development related to standards, curriculum, and assessment. This support is offered in collaboration with the RESC (Regional Education Service Centers) Alliance. |
HAMDEN CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: To inquire about additional available professional development opportunities, please contact Judy Goldberg.
Grant Opportunities
Child Care Business Opportunity Fund
www.ctwbdc.org
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) has opened its fourth round of grants to qualified Connecticut child care providers through its Child Care Business Opportunity Fund. The Opportunity Fund is designed to help licensed and aspiring child care businesses grow!
www.ctwbdc.org
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) has opened its fourth round of grants to qualified Connecticut child care providers through its Child Care Business Opportunity Fund. The Opportunity Fund is designed to help licensed and aspiring child care businesses grow!
Hamden's Guide for Early Childhood Educators
To This guide is a resource for classroom staff who work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers, and the families they serve. The first five years of a child's life is one of rapid brain development. During this time of cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and motor development, a child's teacher is a driving influence toward impacting this growth. Although development is typically a continuous process with a predictable sequence, each child's development is unique.
This guide acknowledges the uniqueness of each child's development, and the challenges that accompany the task of meeting individual needs and fostering positive developmental outcomes. We hope you will find this guide useful in supporting your crucial role in impacting the positive development of young children.
Click on a section title below to view on Google Docs. To download a PDF of a section, go to file > download > PDF.
This guide acknowledges the uniqueness of each child's development, and the challenges that accompany the task of meeting individual needs and fostering positive developmental outcomes. We hope you will find this guide useful in supporting your crucial role in impacting the positive development of young children.
Click on a section title below to view on Google Docs. To download a PDF of a section, go to file > download > PDF.
- SECTION I: Birth to Three System
- SECTION 1A: Birth to Three: Transition Process to Hamden Public Schools or other Local Education Agency School District
- SECTION II: Preschool: Special Education Services (Hamden Public Schools)
- SECTION III: Developmental Milestones and Supporting Development
- SECTION IV: Data Collection and Observation
- SECTION V: The Classroom Environment
- SECTION VI: Challenging Behavior SECTION VII: Communication with Families
- SECTION VII: Dual Language Learners
- APPENDIX: Links to Special Topics of Interest
