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COVID-19 Early Childhood Resource Series
COVID-19 Early Childhood Resource Series: This resource series in intended to provide guidance in addressing the needs of our youngest learners who may be exhibiting behaviors that are challenging in response to change and stress during a pandemic. Each module includes topical content (Watch It/Read It), a summary of the main ideas (Know It), a self-assessment (Recall It), opportunities to reflect (Think About It), and implementation strategies (Try It).
The resource series is appropriate for all early childhood providers (child care, preschool, early childhood family education, school readiness, early Head Start, Head Start, early childhood special education, paraprofessionals) and can be completed individually, with a team, or as part of a professional development series.
Help Me Connect Webinars
Minnesota Help Me Connect is an online navigator under development that is designed to help providers connect pregnant individuals and families with young children (birth – 8 years old) with services available in their local communities. The navigator was developed based on community-level recommendations from a central intake work group, navigator focus groups, early childhood provider interviews, and tribal consultation. This system will support local providers who have trusted relationships with young families to locate available services in the community and make referrals. See attached handout for additional information about the Help Me Connect.
Early Learning Open Office Webinars
Please share this invitation with other district members who might find the Open Office Hours (OOH) sessions useful and relevant to their work. Send questions you need answered to MDE.ELS@state.mn.us. After you register for a session, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join at the time of the session.
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