Visual Supports for Infants and Toddlers
Explore this special collection of visuals that was designed to support the participation and learning of young children between the ages of 16 to 36 months.
Children with Disabilities
Young children vary in their skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and abilities. Effective teaching requires individualized teaching and chances to learn for all children to access, participate, and thrive in early learning settings. Individualizing for children who need more support helps ensure effective teaching for children with disabilities and other special needs across all the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains. Using children’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals is part of effective teaching, individualizing, and creating environments to support children’s positive outcomes.
Visual Supports
These pictures and visuals help present important information in a way that children can understand and use. They encourage engagement and learning in many different settings, routines, and activities.
Social Stories
Use these stories to teach children a variety of social skills and norms. Print and personalize the story for a specific child and read it one-on-one when the child is calm and relaxed.
Partnering with Part C Providers
Explore the importance of strong partnerships between Early Head Start and Part C providers. Learn effective strategies to leverage these partnerships to improve the services and care offered to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
Embedded Learning Opportunities: FAQs
Find answers to common questions about embedded learning opportunities (ELOs) for infants and toddlers.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Read this guide to learn about the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and practical tips for using UDL strategies to support access and engagement.
Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) Tips
Read this guide to learn about the purpose, development, and implementation of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and practical tips on how education staff can stay involved throughout the IFSP process.
Working with Part C Providers
Read this guide to learn about Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and practical tips for partnering with Part C providers.
Practice-Based Coaching to Support Inclusion
Use Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) practices to ensure the full and effective participation of children with disabilities or suspected delays. Learn how coaches can support specific inclusive practices in their work.
1302.60 Full participation in program services and activities.
Programs must ensure enrolled children with disabilities and their families receive all services delivered in the least restrictive possible environment and that they fully participate in all program activities.