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Early Childhood Special Education

ECSE. Early Childhood Special Education. Cindy Stolp. Normandale Community College AA Mankato State BA Elementary Education 1-6 College of St Catherine Kindergarten St Cloud State Graduate School Early Childhood Special Education Parent Education

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Early Childhood Special Education

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  1. ECSE Early Childhood Special Education

  2. Cindy Stolp • Normandale Community College • AA • Mankato State • BA Elementary Education 1-6 • College of St Catherine • Kindergarten • St Cloud State Graduate School • Early Childhood Special Education • Parent Education • Community Education, Principal, Director of Special Education • How did you decide to work with ECSE?

  3. Pine CityPopulation 3400 • Down Syndrome • Autism • Spina Bifida • Meth • Bi-Polar • Mental Health • PraderWilli • **physical abuse or neglect • Speech-Language Disorder • Emotion Behavior • Traumatic Brain Injury • Genetic • Neurological Disorders • Prematurity • Deaf Hard of Hearing • Visual Impairments • PKU • Developmental Delay

  4. Assessments 2010-2011 school year 19 Assessments Assessment team: ECSE, SLP, OT, PT, Admin & Parents Each assessment takes about 10 hrs Dept of Health link http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mcshn/ecipelig/index.htm

  5. Service Tiers Home visits (ages birth-3years) Preschoolers Ages 3-Kindergarten Integrated into typical classroom (15+) Integrated into smaller typical classroom (8) Small groups (4-6) 1:1

  6. Advocate • Advocate for Children and Familes • Interpret • Acronyms: ECSE, SLP, OT, PT, DHH, DD, ASD, IEP, IFSP, Part B, Part C • Meet with Kindergarten teachers • Consultation

  7. Why are you planning this activity? • What is the purpose of this? • What are the kids learning??? http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_util_babybrainflash

  8. Adaptations • Flexibility • Sitting at the front of the group • Stool under the table • Chair with arms • Loop scissors • Weighted pencils • Story of the day • Goal is to close the gap • Circle of Inclusion

  9. Visual Guidance for Lining Up Lentini, R., Vaughn, B. J., & Fox, L. (2005). Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior. Tampa, Florida: University of South Florida, Early Intervention Positive Behavior Support.

  10. Material Adaptation (tape) Lentini, R., Vaughn, B. J., & Fox, L. (2005). Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior. Tampa, Florida: University of South Florida, Early Intervention Positive Behavior Support.

  11. behavioral problems? • ADHD • Patience • Consistency • Tone of voice • Schedule ~ what’s coming next • Classroom management • Sincere praise throughout the day • + or – attitudes • Eye contact when giving directions • Sit in the front during circle • Cut down distractions • Lots of hidden talents to share with the world!!

  12. When do you start to worry about a child's behavior? How long and what do you look for too see if there are emotional issues? How do you approach a parent with a concern related to a new observation of potential at risk behavior or special need? When you do suspect there is a problem with a child such as behavior what is the best way to approach the parent without them feeling like they may be the problem? How do you deal with parents who are in denial of your observations? What tips do you have when talking to parents about children who have a concern with development or behavior? How do you find a good common ground to relate to and communicate with all parents and children? Is there a good way to introduce yourself to a new parent who may not be culturally from this area?

  13. Greatest joys: the kidsGreatest concerns: the kidsMost important part: The kids

  14. Imagine . . . Imagine how the other person felt What did they hear . . . What did they feel . . . What did they see . . .

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