Using American Sign Language for Early Learning
Learn more about the amazing benefits of learning American Sign Language (ASL) in the early years and how to support families who are deaf, hard of hearing, or use ASL.
Disability Services
These resources support services for children with disabilities and suspected delays to ensure their full and effective participation across early learning environments.
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.
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.
Engaging Families of Children with Disabilities
Learn how to effectively partner with families of children with disabilities. This partnership not only promotes children’s learning and development, but also supports family learning, advocacy, and leadership skills.
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.