How can inclusive early educators plan and deliver challenging instructions to help all young learners succeed in kindergarten? This guide has authoritative answers from some of todays most renowned names in early childhood education. Presenting the Children's School Success (CSS ) framework, for building a UDL-based plan for inclusive preschool instruction, this book is a powerful tool for using your existing curriculum to address each child's unique learning needs. Through practical, evidence-based strategies and guidelines, you'll discover how to equalize access to curriculum content while giving learners multiple ways to access and possess new knowledge. Keep this resource at your fingertips to guide your curriculum and instruction-so all young children have the skills they need to success in kindergarten and beyond. Learn How To: Identify a developmentall appropriate scope and sequence for your students' learning objectives Ensure a coherent, engaging curriculum that continuously builds on the knowledge and skills your students acquire Develop UDL-based activity plans that support every child's learning Use differentiation and individualization strategies for students who need extra supports Select and implement successful progress monitoring strategies Improve your teaching through a continuous loop of planning, instruction, and monitoring Work and play well with your colleagues Engage in partnership with families to support their children's success Practical Materials: You'll get a wealth of downloadable online resources for implementing the framework, plus specific tips and strategies on addressing key topics such as behavior, classroom organization, and collaboration with families. You'll also see the framework in action, with recurring vignettes in diverse early childhood settings, including a public preschool, a Head Start classroom, and an early childhood special education classroom. Includes essential planning resources: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guiding Questions checklist Sample activities and assessments for academic content areas Activity Plan Form to facilitate incorporation of UDL, differentiation, embedded learning opportunities, and progress monitoring Curriculum Content Checklist Decision-Making Checklist for Class-wide Progress Monitoring Collaboration Planning Form Family Feedback Form and more

Book Information
ISBN 9781598577549
Author Eva M. Horn
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Brookes Publishing Co
Publisher Brookes Publishing Co