Early CHOICES

Registration for the Illinois Technical Assistance Projects (ITAPS) Virtual Institute is still open! Join ITAPS on October 11, 2024 for an extraordinary day of virtual professional development where multiple Technical Assistance Projects are collaborating to present a diverse array of sessions tailored for educators across all grade levels and subject areas. Whether you're a special education teacher, general education teacher, administrator, or paraprofessional, this conference has something for everyone. For more information, visit www.iesenetwork.org

Join us for a comprehensive professional development series designed to empower early childhood professionals with practical, effective strategies for creating inclusive early childhood education environments. This series will focus on streamlining the implementation of inclusive practices to ensure children with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive. We will provide practical applications and real-world examples of how inclusive practices can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routines and classroom activities. This series is ideal for professionals at all levels who are committed to fostering inclusive learning environments. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eK7BndJW

Looking for more opportunities to support inclusion in early childhood programs? Join the EC LRE Stakeholders Consortium! The mission of the EC LRE Stakeholders Consortium is to promote inclusion of ALL children with disabilities in ALL early childhood environments, which provide equitable access with individualized supports to learn, grow and thrive. This group meets quarterly beginning September 12th. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ey-aRvyV

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Ready to elevate the inclusive practices in your early childhood education program? Contact us today to explore our technical assistance and professional development opportunities. Together, we can create a tailored plan to support your team effectively. Please note: Timely inquiries are essential to ensure we can accommodate your needs and plan accordingly. So don't hesitate to reach out asap! :)

This workshop is perfect to review the components of inclusion in early childhood programs. It will also help you determine what next steps to take in your program to assure you are offering high quality inclusive opportunities for all young learners. This workshop will be held on September 27th. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gYFqrNDY

The College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking participants for a focus group discussion research to deepen the understanding of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) early childhood teachers' Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) experiences. If you qualify for this study, you will engage in an online Zoom focus group discussion for approximately 2 hours with other early childhood teachers. To check your eligibility, please use this link for screening: https://lnkd.in/gnK94Aiy Education at Illinois

Does your program implement high quality inclusive practices? If you do, you will want to consider applying for the Outstanding Practices in Inclusion recognition! Early CHOICES, as the Illinois State Board of Education Inclusion Initiative, along with the Early Childhood LRE Stakeholders Consortium administer the recognition. Join this webinar to learn who qualifies, how to apply and what the process involves. For more information, visit eclre.org/events

Join our On Demand Training  Inclusion in Early Childhood with Debra K. Wallenberg  Available 8/1-8/31 Register today at www.starnetiv.org

Calling all early childhood education professionals! Looking for more practical examples of how to make your learning environment more inclusive of children with disabilities? We have a resource created just for you. Organized by learning centers, the 100+ Ways to Adapt in Early Childhood guide has tons of ideas to help adapt for all learners. To access this resource, visit bit.ly/100waystoadapt. Drop us a comment and let us know your favorite adaptation tips!