Professional Development on Inclusion eNews, October 2009
A regular email newsletter and update from the National Professional Development Center on Inclusion
October 2009
In this issue
- Announcements: CONNECT Module 1 Preview is Now Available | Upcoming CONNECT Webinar
- Discussions: Speaking of Inclusion Blog
- Resources: Multiple Resources on Inclusion Now Available | Resources on Professional Development | Upcoming Presentations
Announcements
CONNECT Module 1 Preview is Now Available
Early childhood faculty are invited to preview CONNECT’s Module 1: Embedded Interventions through November 30, 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.
Upcoming CONNECT Webinar
A CONNECT Webinar will be held on 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.
Discussions
Speaking of Inclusion Blog
Visit NPDCI’s blog “Speaking of Inclusion..."Each week we invite your comments on inclusion insights, stories and resources.
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Identifying and Using Evidence-Based Practices in Early Childhood
by Virginia Buysse – October 16, 2009
Does evidence-based practice mean that certain practices are supported by scientific evidence, whereas others are not? If so, which ones? And what do we mean by a practice?
Read More | Comment
Help Has Arrived
by Camille Catlett – October 2, 2009
Find resources to support your professional development work and share your ideas.
Read More | Comment
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More Blog Postings
- Christine’s Chronicles
by Christine Lindauer – October 20, 2009
Follow along with one parent on her journey to make inclusion a reality for her son.
Read More | Comment - New Grant Opportunity for Community Colleges
By Pam Winton – October 9, 2009
Read More | Comment
Resources
Resources Related to the DEC/NAEYC Joint Position Statement on Inclusion Now Available
Access resources including long and short versions of the position statement in multiple languages, blogs, a video, and a downloadable set of PowerPoint slides.
Read More | Comment/Discuss
Professional Development Resources
Access resources on professional development including a concept paper with a definition and framework for professional development, research findings, blogs, and other related resources and presentations.
Read More
Upcoming Presentations by NPDCI and CONNECT Personnel
2009 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo, November, 2009
- Using DEC/NAEYC’s Definition and Position Statement to Support Inclusion.
OSEP Project Directors Meeting, December 2009
- Bringing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to Professional Development (PD)
- Getting our Acts Together
"Word of Mouse"
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