Resources

The Minnesota Centers of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities is the statewide professional development system for early childhood special education (ECSE). Professional Development Facilitators (PDF) in each of the state’s eight economic development regions work to connect, support and empower local leaders to build capacity. Through these joint efforts, young children and their families are accessing and benefiting from high-quality programs and services throughout the state.

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• Dual Language Learners (DLL)
  • DLL Resources
    • CECER DLL Brief on Early Care and Ed Quality Measures (.pdf)
    • CECER DLL Brief on Evaluating Early Care and Ed Practices (.pdf)
    • CECER DLL Brief on Factors Associated with Development of DLL (.pdf)
    • CECER DLL Brief on Language and Literacy Development (.pdf)
    • CECER DLL Brief on Social Emotional Development (.pdf)
    • The Vermont Young DLL Resource Toolkit - Resources to Support Young Dual Language Learners
    • View the Jan. 2018 NCSI National Webinar
  • DLL Modules
    • *READ ME FIRST REGARDING CLD MODULES
    • BELA Toolkit
    • Bilingual Language Development (Articulate presentation)
    • CLD Cadre Overview
    • Evaluation of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations Module
    • Screening for Non-English Speaking Families Module
  • DLL Resources
    • CECER DLL Brief on Early Care and Ed Quality Measures (.pdf)
    • CECER DLL Brief on Evaluating Early Care and Ed Practices (.pdf)
    • CECER DLL Brief on Factors Associated with Development of DLL (.pdf)
    • CECER DLL Brief on Language and Literacy Development (.pdf)
    • CECER DLL Brief on Social Emotional Development (.pdf)
    • The Vermont Young DLL Resource Toolkit - Resources to Support Young Dual Language Learners
    • View the Jan. 2018 NCSI National Webinar
  • DLL Modules
    • *READ ME FIRST REGARDING CLD MODULES
    • BELA Toolkit
    • Bilingual Language Development (Articulate presentation)
    • CLD Cadre Overview
    • Evaluation of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations Module
    • Screening for Non-English Speaking Families Module
• Federal Resources
  • HIPAA Frequently Asked Questions, May 2016
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)
  • What is Infant Mental Health?
    • What is Infant Mental Health?
  • Foundational Resources: Understand the Basics
    • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW), University of Minnesota
      • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW)
    • Center for Disease Control (CDC)
      • Child Mental Health Resources
    • Center for the Developing Child, Harvard University
      • 8 Things to Remember about Child Development Brief
      • Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes: A Theory of Change (video)
      • From Best Practices to Breakthrough Impacts
  • Readiness Resources: Deepen Knowledge and Prepare to Implement
    • Ambit Network, University of Minnesota
      • Ambit Network, University of Minnesota
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 1
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 2
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 3
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 4
    • National Child Trauma Stress Center (NCTSN)
      • National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
      • The 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families
      • What is Child Traumatic Stress?
  • Implementation Resources: Apply and Practice
    • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, University of Minnesota
      • Child Complex Trauma and Parental Belief Systems
      • Maternal Depression: Double Jeopardy for Mother and Child
      • Perceptions of Mental Health: Working with Somali Clients Involved in the Child Welfare System
      • Theory of Mind
      • VOICES: Hearing from African American Families about Trauma and Service Provision
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
      • Building Blocks for a Healthy Future (Ages 3-6)
      • Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, SAMHSA
    • Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators, NCTSN Learn Center
    • Services for Families of Infants and Toddlers Experiencing Trauma, Brenda Harden, OPRE
  • What is Infant Mental Health?
    • What is Infant Mental Health?
  • Foundational Resources: Understand the Basics
    • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW), University of Minnesota
      • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW)
    • Center for Disease Control (CDC)
      • Child Mental Health Resources
    • Center for the Developing Child, Harvard University
      • 8 Things to Remember about Child Development Brief
      • Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes: A Theory of Change (video)
      • From Best Practices to Breakthrough Impacts
    • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW), University of Minnesota
      • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW)
    • Center for Disease Control (CDC)
      • Child Mental Health Resources
    • Center for the Developing Child, Harvard University
      • 8 Things to Remember about Child Development Brief
      • Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes: A Theory of Change (video)
      • From Best Practices to Breakthrough Impacts
  • Readiness Resources: Deepen Knowledge and Prepare to Implement
    • Ambit Network, University of Minnesota
      • Ambit Network, University of Minnesota
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 1
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 2
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 3
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 4
    • National Child Trauma Stress Center (NCTSN)
      • National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
      • The 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families
      • What is Child Traumatic Stress?
    • Ambit Network, University of Minnesota
      • Ambit Network, University of Minnesota
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 1
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 2
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 3
      • Understanding the Impact of Child Traumatic Stress, Module 4
    • National Child Trauma Stress Center (NCTSN)
      • National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
      • The 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families
      • What is Child Traumatic Stress?
  • Implementation Resources: Apply and Practice
    • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, University of Minnesota
      • Child Complex Trauma and Parental Belief Systems
      • Maternal Depression: Double Jeopardy for Mother and Child
      • Perceptions of Mental Health: Working with Somali Clients Involved in the Child Welfare System
      • Theory of Mind
      • VOICES: Hearing from African American Families about Trauma and Service Provision
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
      • Building Blocks for a Healthy Future (Ages 3-6)
      • Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, SAMHSA
    • Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators, NCTSN Learn Center
    • Services for Families of Infants and Toddlers Experiencing Trauma, Brenda Harden, OPRE
    • Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, University of Minnesota
      • Child Complex Trauma and Parental Belief Systems
      • Maternal Depression: Double Jeopardy for Mother and Child
      • Perceptions of Mental Health: Working with Somali Clients Involved in the Child Welfare System
      • Theory of Mind
      • VOICES: Hearing from African American Families about Trauma and Service Provision
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)
      • Building Blocks for a Healthy Future (Ages 3-6)
      • Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, SAMHSA
• Minnesota Early Childhood Resources
  • Documents (Minnesota)
    • MN-COE Resource Guide For Program Leaders
  • E-Modules (Minnesota)
    • Implementing Part C Regulations
  • Partner Website Links (Minnesota)
    • Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota (CEED)
    • Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC)
    • Child Care Aware
    • Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)
    • Minnesota Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (MAIECMH)
    • Minnesota Head Start
    • PACER Center
    • The Rights of Children with Disabilities To Receive Services from Daycare Providers
    • Thriving Minds website, ECSE Process video (under “Working with Interpreters”)
    • Thriving Young Minds website, Card for Interpreters (under “Working with Interpreters”)
  • Documents (Minnesota)
    • MN-COE Resource Guide For Program Leaders
  • E-Modules (Minnesota)
    • Implementing Part C Regulations
  • Partner Website Links (Minnesota)
    • Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota (CEED)
    • Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC)
    • Child Care Aware
    • Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)
    • Minnesota Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (MAIECMH)
    • Minnesota Head Start
    • PACER Center
    • The Rights of Children with Disabilities To Receive Services from Daycare Providers
    • Thriving Minds website, ECSE Process video (under “Working with Interpreters”)
    • Thriving Young Minds website, Card for Interpreters (under “Working with Interpreters”)
• National Early Childhood Resources
  • Documents (National)
    • National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI) Big Picture Planning Guide
    • What Do We Mean By Professional Development (By NPDCI)
  • E-Modules (National)
    • CONNECT Modules
  • Websites (National)
    • Alliance National Parent Technical Assistance Center
    • Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL)
    • Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
    • Child Care Aware of America
    • Child Care plus+:  The Center on Inclusion in Early Childhood
    • Disability Advocacy through Media Training Course (MOOC)
    • Early Intervention Family Alliance (EIFA)
    • Easter Seals - Children’s Services
    • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
    • National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
    • National Early Childhood Transition Center (NECTC)
    • Office of Head Start
    • Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
    • Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI)
    • The Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
    • The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA)
    • The SpecialQuest Group
    • ZERO TO THREE National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
  • Documents (National)
    • National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI) Big Picture Planning Guide
    • What Do We Mean By Professional Development (By NPDCI)
  • E-Modules (National)
    • CONNECT Modules
  • Websites (National)
    • Alliance National Parent Technical Assistance Center
    • Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL)
    • Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
    • Child Care Aware of America
    • Child Care plus+:  The Center on Inclusion in Early Childhood
    • Disability Advocacy through Media Training Course (MOOC)
    • Early Intervention Family Alliance (EIFA)
    • Easter Seals - Children’s Services
    • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
    • National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
    • National Early Childhood Transition Center (NECTC)
    • Office of Head Start
    • Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
    • Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI)
    • The Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
    • The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA)
    • The SpecialQuest Group
    • ZERO TO THREE National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
• Resources for Parents
  • Help Me Grow
  • PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights)
• Service Coordination Project
  • Service Coordination Modules
    • Service Coordination Module 1
      • MN Service Coordination Module 1: Implementing Service Coordination in Minnesota (26:18)
    • Service Coordination Module 2
      • Module 2, Part 1: Important Concepts in Understanding and Working with Families (8:00)
      • Module 2, Part 2: Important Concepts in Understanding and Working with Families (13:55)
    • Service Coordination Module 3
      • Module 3: Evidence-based Practices in Early Intervention (15:20)
    • Service Coordination Module 4
      • Module 4: Referral/Intake/Evaluation (31:32)
    • Service Coordination Module 5
      • Module 5:  Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Development (47:57)
    • Service Coordination Module 6
      • Module 6: Infant and Toddler Intervention (Part C) Transition Requirements
    • *Introduction-Service Coordination Modules (pdf)
    • MN Service Coordination Modules Handouts (Modules 1-6)(pdf)
    • MN Service Coordination Modules References (Modules 1-6)(pdf)
    • These modules require FlashPlayer installed on your computer.
  • Service Coordination Modules
    • Service Coordination Module 1
      • MN Service Coordination Module 1: Implementing Service Coordination in Minnesota (26:18)
    • Service Coordination Module 2
      • Module 2, Part 1: Important Concepts in Understanding and Working with Families (8:00)
      • Module 2, Part 2: Important Concepts in Understanding and Working with Families (13:55)
    • Service Coordination Module 3
      • Module 3: Evidence-based Practices in Early Intervention (15:20)
    • Service Coordination Module 4
      • Module 4: Referral/Intake/Evaluation (31:32)
    • Service Coordination Module 5
      • Module 5:  Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Development (47:57)
    • Service Coordination Module 6
      • Module 6: Infant and Toddler Intervention (Part C) Transition Requirements
    • *Introduction-Service Coordination Modules (pdf)
    • MN Service Coordination Modules Handouts (Modules 1-6)(pdf)
    • MN Service Coordination Modules References (Modules 1-6)(pdf)
    • These modules require FlashPlayer installed on your computer.
    • Service Coordination Module 1
      • MN Service Coordination Module 1: Implementing Service Coordination in Minnesota (26:18)
    • Service Coordination Module 2
      • Module 2, Part 1: Important Concepts in Understanding and Working with Families (8:00)
      • Module 2, Part 2: Important Concepts in Understanding and Working with Families (13:55)
    • Service Coordination Module 3
      • Module 3: Evidence-based Practices in Early Intervention (15:20)
    • Service Coordination Module 4
      • Module 4: Referral/Intake/Evaluation (31:32)
    • Service Coordination Module 5
      • Module 5:  Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Development (47:57)
    • Service Coordination Module 6
      • Module 6: Infant and Toddler Intervention (Part C) Transition Requirements
• Service Delivery Models
  • Using Primary Service Providers & Coaching in Early Intervention Programs (pdf)
• The Pyramid Model
  • Addressing Severe and Persistent Challenging Behaviors (Articulate Presentation)
  • MN-COE TACSEI Pyramid Model-Success Story!