CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge
CONNECT is working with the early childhood community to create a series of web-based resources that focus on and respond to challenges faced each day by those working with young children with disabilities and their families.
CONNECT Quick Links:
About Connect | CONNECT Fact Sheet | CONNECT Modules
Module 1 Preview Now Available
CONNECT is now offering Module 1: Embedded Interventions for preview through November 30th, 2009. The preview is a slimmed down version of Module 1, designed to give instructors a quick glimpse of content and resources available for learners. View Preview
Module Release Schedule
-Embedded Interventions (Preview available until November 2009)
-Family-professional partnership (Available 2010)
-Transition (Available 2010)
CONNECT Webinar: November 12, 2009 at 2pm EST
Learn more about CONNECT modules. Hear about the CONNECT evidence-based practice approach to professional development. Pose questions and share ideas.
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Featured Resources
Foundations of Inclusion Birth to Five Video
Related Resources:
Joint Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion
Practical, Creative, Strategic, Informative & Reflective - CONNECT
by Erin Speer Smith
Erin Speer Smith from the North Carolina Community College System Office talks about working with 58 community colleges and what new CONNECT modules could mean for early childhood education.
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OSEP Offers RFP Opportunity for Community Colleges
CONNECT and NPDCI have put together some resources that might be useful for interested applicants. View Applicant Resources Page
CONNECT's 3+2 Review
CONNECT presented its performance information and plans for Years 3-5 to its 3+2 Review Committee on August 11, 2009. As part of the presentation, CONNECT prepared a briefing book to familiarize reviewers with project goals, activities and accomplishments, and other relevant information to that date. View CONNECT's 3+2 Briefing Book
