What You Will Learn
Early care and education program staff receiving assistance from the California Inclusion and Behavior Consultation (CIBC) Network will learn:
- Skills and strategies for responding effectively to a child’s unique needs in early care and education settings, with a focus on young children with disabilities, challenging behaviors, and other special needs
- How to implement strength-based teaching strategies
- How to develop individualized strategies and/or accommodations to enhance a child’s learning environment and support
- Effective use of community resources
- How to use reflective practices in their program
Who Will Benefit
- Center-Based Early Care and Education Staff
- Family Child Care Providers
Service Details
A local CIBC Network consultant, with oversight by WestEd’s CIBC staff, conducts a series of on-site visits, working directly with the teacher/staff. CIBC services are also being piloted with family child care providers in some counties/regions.
Services range from initial observations, reflective practice discussions, and action planning to linkages to local resources.
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