There's an urgent need to support language rich environments for young deaf & hard of hearing children who are falling behind in language. The percentage of deaf children 0-5 meeting age expectations decreased by 4% fall to spring... visit draccess.org/DataByte03.html for full story.

Are you new to using the #DRDP to assess young children in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten (K)? Join the DR Access Team to gain essential information and resources for using the DRDP with children with #IEPs in TK & K. draccess.org/UsingDRDPinTKK… #SpecialEducation

It's International Sign Language Week! See this powerful post by @raisingbilinguals_ instagram.com/p/DAMbkzKz5q9/… Deaf & Hard of Hearing 3 yr olds aren't meeting language milestones. It’s not because they are deaf. It's because they are not given access to sign language & deaf peers

Call for Input from DEC: Review Recommended Practices w/ a Focus on Race & Ability: dec-sped.org/single-post/ca… Respond by Friday, Sept 27th #DEC RPs (divisionearlychildhood.egnyte.com/dl/7urLPWCt5U) offer guidance for working with children who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities

Do you have questions about using the DRDP to assess young children in TK and K? Questions can be asked live or can be submitted in advance. Space is limited for these events, so register today! 2:00-2:30pm Tuesdays October 8th and 15th draccess.org/UsingTKKQAAoct… #DRDP #IEP

Take a closer look at the Health Domain! These foundations highlight the key knowledge and skills that set the stage for young children to grow into healthy adults. Let’s empower our little ones to lead healthy, balanced lives! cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/psfou…

Join us to learn how to use DRAccessReports.org and the suite of child & peer reference reports available for special education for the #DRDP, so you’ll be ready to use the reports for planning. Tuesday, October 29th, 2-3:00 PM napacoe.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #IEP #IFSP #Preschool

Our new Project Overview features a logic model graphic describing project activities and goals, with how they lead to positive child and family outcomes, and a system where everyone belongs! draccess.org/Overview.html #DRDP #inclusion #PracticeBasedCoaching #SpecialEducation #IEP

The research is clear: Play-based learning WORKS and leads to INCREASED LEARNING! #UPK programs should embrace a full spectrum of play from self-directed free play to educator-guided activities! Read more: naeyc.org/resources/pubs…

Additional sessions added! Have your questions answered about using the DRDP to assess young children in TK or K. Questions can be asked live or submitted in advance, and will be answered during the meeting. Space is limited so register today! draccess.org/UsingTKKQAoct2… #DRDP #IEP

New Assessors Recorded Webinar now available! We are pleased to announce the posting of our recent webinar: draccess.org/NewAssessorsGe… Features essential information and resources for using the DRDP with children with IFSPs & IEPs. #Assessment #DRDP #SpecialEducation #IEP #IFSP

ECTA Center's "Breadth of the Three Child Outcomes" pretty infographic of the areas of development covered by each of the three OSEP outcomes. ectacenter.org/eco/pages/chil… #ChildOutcomes #ChildDevelopment #EarlyChildhood #SpecialEducation #OSEP

Hot off the presses! The latest edition of The Special EDge newsletter. Including"Serving Students with Disabilities in Juvenile Justice Facilities: The View from Los Angeles" by Saran Tugsjargal, ACSE Youth Commissioner. sipinclusion.org/2024/10/11/the…

Dancing is a great way for parents to build confidence interacting physically with their kids. Luna dance & creativity, on the cutting edge of using movement to support young children & their families, has videos teachers could play in class to lead dance: lunadancecreativity.org/early-childhoo…

Massive library of videos about assistive technologies (AT) in #EarlyLearning in English and Spanish! youtube.com/@stepupatproje… stepupat.org works to increase early literacy outcomes for preschool children with disabilities using assistive technology. #SpecialEducation

In this workshop, we will describe & practice how #DRDP profiles inform: - Present levels of performance or development on the #IEP or #IFSP - Long term goals - What to teach next - Linking the DRDP to the CA Early Learning Foundations napacoe.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #SpecialEducation

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and WestEd are thrilled to bring you a series of FREE webinars to support inclusive practices as part of the Beginning Together project! 🎉 Register NOW! app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dc6bb2c…

napacoe.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Does your #SELPA or district show improved child outcome results? Find out by joining Dr. Elizabeth Schroeder & Dr. Cornelia Taylor for this one-hour session to learn how to interpret the Indicator 7 child outcomes reports. #ChildOutcomesData #OSEP #CA

Check out tons of resources including a FREE three-part webinar series on identifying, reporting, and supporting Dual Language Learners (DLLs) in California State Preschool Programs (CSPP)! Visit the updated DLL Support Webpage HERE: cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/dllsu…

The Group Report is now available in draccessreports.org This report provides information about a group of children's knowledge, skills, and behaviors across a range of developmental domains and may be used to guide instruction, modify curriculum, or plan program improvement.