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Intentional teaching begins with focused observations and systematic documentation of children's learning and development. Focused Observations, Third Edition, explains why observation is one of the best methods to get to know each child well, track progress, and plan individualized curriculum. It also provides tools and techniques to help you strengthen your observations, create portfolios with rich documentation, and support each child. You will also learn how to share your findings with families and grow as an observer through review and reflection activities. Learn answers to common questions about observation, including Why should I use observation in my classroom? What does effective observation and documentation look like? How do I fit observation in so that it doesn't take away from teaching and interacting with children? How do observation and documentation work with early learning guidelines? Online videos with nineteen vignettes of children in action provide opportunities to practice observing children and capturing what you see. This updated edition includes new examples and provider anecdotes as well as fresh references and research.
The third edition of this highly respected resource has the answers. A classic textbook for preservice professionals and user-friendly guide for in-service practitioners, "An activity-based approach to early intervention" offers a systematic method for assessing young children and helping them reach their goals. Readers will find thorough, research-based information on activity-based intervention (ABI) - an approach already trusted by thousands of professionals - and the strategies they need to use it effectively with children and families. Procedures for successfully implementing ABI are even clearer with this revised third edition. Using experiences with families and feedback from professi...
A complete resource for individuals with disabilities, families and support people, professionals, and organizations, providing immediate access to the latest products and services for people with disabilities. Entries are organized in 27 chapters, giving information on resources such as assistive devices, independent living centers, employment and educational programs, state and federal agencies, camps and travel groups, legal information sources, entertainment, and referral agencies. Entries give contact and price information and briefly describe products and services. Includes disability, name, and geographic indexes. This eighth edition contains some 9,000 entries.