Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
This publication from the CDC outlines strategies and approaches intended to be used in combination as part of a comprehensive … Read more
3 Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
This Report from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University describes a set of “design principles” that policymakers … Read more
Norm-Referenced Assessment Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration for Eligibility Determination
In light of program closures and the need for social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center for IDEA … Read more
Administering Medications in Early Care Settings
This article from Child Care Exchange describes regulations and considerations for early child care and early education providers around administering medication to … Read more
Infant Mental Health and IDEA Part C Position Paper
This position paper from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Infant Toddler Coordinators’ Association (ITCA) outlines how to effectively … Read more
Joint Statement on Part C and Home Visiting Collaboration
In January 2017, the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released a joint statement on the importance … Read more
Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released a policy statement in 2015 regarding the inclusion of … Read more
Joint Policy Statement on Children Who Are Homeless
In 2016, the US Departments of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education published a joint policy … Read more
Effective Practice in Providing Family Support: Making It Real for Families of Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (2012)
Developed under the leadership of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in collaboration with the California Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) … Read more