Resource Library
This resource database was developed by the USC College of Education in collaboration with early childhood faculty at Greenville, Midlands, and Trident Technical Colleges through federal-grant funding to support early childhood faculty at South Carolina Technical Colleges to embed information about inclusion and supporting children with disabilities across early childhood coursework. When the federal grant ended, the researchers reached out to the Inclusion Collaborative to house the resource database on this website and to make it accessible to the wider early childhood community. The more than 300 high-quality resources include evidence-based strategies and community resources that support the inclusion young children with disabilities in early childhood settings.
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Kids Health on Infections
Health and Safety
Use this website to learn about various types of childhood infections.
Learn the Signs. Act Early Resources for Early Care and Education
Information about Disability
This CDC page gives early care and education providers free training, milestone checklists, tip sheets for talking with families about developmental concerns, and materials to share with families.
Let's Read Together: Tools for Early Literacy Development for All Young Children
Early Literacy
This article provides an overview of effective early literacy activities and provides an investigation of “Stepping Stones to Literacy,” an early literacy intervention program.
Looking at the World: Children and Science
Early Science
In this article, a children's nonfiction author explains why young children are natural scientists and encourages adults to share cause-and-effect explanations that help children ask questions and think critically.
Making Choices: A Proactive Way to Improve Behaviors for Young Children with Challenging Behaviors
Challenging Behavior
The article focuses on making choices, a way to improve behavior for young children who are adversely affected by repeated patterns of problem behavior.
Math and Science in Preschool: Policies and Practice
Early Math
This policy brief from NIEER addresses the development of science and mathematics in preschoolers, critical issues in this field, and recommendations for policy.
Math Is for Everyone: Strategies for Supporting Early Mathematical Competencies in Young Children
Early Math
This article describes preschool math competencies and suggests strategies for use with children who are at-risk or children with disabilities.
Math Learning Disabilities
Early Math
This webpage describes how math learning problems can vary, including difficulties with mathematical symbols, mastering basic number facts, challenges with the visual-spatial aspects of math, and more.
Meals for Schools and Child Care
Nutrition
This website provides links to nutrition programs the USDA Food and Nutrition Service offers to provide healthy food to children, such as Farm to School and the School Breakfast Program.