Child Screening & Assessment Screening and assessment provide valuable information about each child's interests, strengths, and needs. They help inform curriculum planning, teaching, and individualizing. Explore Resources Children with Disabilities Young children vary in their skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and abilities. Review aspects of inclusion and services to children with disabilities and specific learning needs. Explore Resources Curriculum A high-quality, research-based curriculum is aligned with and promotes measurable progress toward children's development. It provides guidance on what and how to teach. Explore Resources Learning Environments Find tips for creating safe learning environments that support the effective teaching and healthy development of young children. Explore Resources Teaching Practices Effective and responsive teaching practices and interactions are key for all learning in early childhood settings. Learn to build on each child’s strengths and needs. Explore Resources Transitions Support children's transitions, including from home to an early care and education setting, between age groups or program settings, and from preschool to kindergarten. Explore Resources