This week’s resource comes to us from the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University. It’s entitled Sign Language Use for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Babies:…
This week on the Blog, we’re talking about an article from the University of Cambridge titled “Playtime with Dad may improve children’s self-control.” The article summarizes a 2020 research study reviewing the ways fathers play with their kids, and the…
This week we’re highlighting an informative article from the journal Childhood Obesity 15(3):206-215. In “Adverse Childhood Experiences in Infancy and Toddlerhood Predict Obesity and Health Outcomes in Middle Childhood,” McKelvey and her colleagues expand on the knowledge derived from the well-known Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, that indicated the “negative effects of…
The California Department of Education’s Early Learning and Care Division developed a family-friendly resource aimed at parents who seek to better understand and support their child at any developmental stage. Ages and Stages of Development describes the various major developmental stages from birth through age 14 in terms of what children are like…
Registration for this year's Partners Symposium is Open!
Registration in now available for the
Early Start Virtual Partners Symposium 2022!
Registration Deadline: June 3rd, 2022
Dates: June 7th and 9th, 2022
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: A computer, tablet or mobile device near you!
Download the 2022 ESPS Brochure for a detailed event and session schedule
"The Story of Max"
Watch the brand new animated short, entitled "The Story of Max," to learn how families get involved with California Early Start. The video is available for viewing, downloading, and embedding in both English and Spanish!
DDS Early Start Newsletter
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Transition Course is Open!
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OPEN Source - COVID-19 Resource Site
Early Start OPEN Source is a new area within the Early Start Online environment that provides access to curated resources related to the COVID-19 response but tailored to the needs of the Early Start community. Find and share resources, and stay connected to your Early Start peers and partners. To visit OPEN Source, CLICK HERE.
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COVID-19 Info for Providers
Please see the "Coronavirus Information and Resources" page on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website for information, resources, and Departmental directives for providers and regional centers: https://www.dds.ca.gov/corona-virus-information-and-resources/
Need Local Resources for Families?
The Central Directory of Early Start Resources is now online. CLICK HERE to visit the Directory website, or visit the following URL: https://www.ceitan-earlystart.org/central-directory/
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