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This document summarizes the Federal policy recommendations released in December 2014, and provides an update (from the original Federal expulsion and suspension prevention resource guide released in April 2016) on the innovative policies and workforce supports adopted by States and local leaders around the country who are leading the way by proactively addressing expulsion and suspension in early childhood settings.
This document summarizes the Federal policy recommendations released in December 2014, and profiles innovative policies and workforce supports adopted by States and local leaders around the country who are leading the way by proactively addressing expulsion and suspension in early childhood settings. Though no State or community highlighted here considers their work finished, they are taking important steps forward to address the issue and have a series of planned next steps they intend to pursue. Their innovative ideas and valuable lessons learned can support and guide localities similarly alarmed by- and committed to addressing- this issue.
This Spanish translated document provides some tips for preschool teachers and other early childhood education program providers to use to help bridge the word gap by enriching the language environment of all young children in their care, including children who do not speak yet, children with disabilities or delays, and children who are learning more than one language.
Como proveedor del cuidado primario y del hogar médico para niños, usted debe estar pendiente de las etapas del desarrollo y de los cambios en el crecimiento y en el desarrollo. Usted está en una posición única para evaluar a sus pacientes en cada visita y poder ofrecer una orientación preventiva a las familias sobre el crecimiento y el desarrollo. Es importante establecer esta relación informada y de confianza con las familias. Si las preocupaciones del desarrollo fueron atendidas a tiempo, usted puede ayudar a asegurar que los niños reciban el apoyo adicional que necesitan y que las familias puedan acceder a los servicios apropiados. Acompañar a las familias a Aprender los Signos y Actuar Temprano, ayudará a los niños a tener el mejor comienzo posible para un futuro brillante.