July Focus: Summer Reads Guaranteed to Inform and Inspire
Check out these resources to learn about supporting English learner students, implementing restorative-justice practices, and more.
Early childhood
Five Tips for Creating Trauma-Informed Learning Environments
Trauma can decrease students’ ability to pay attention, regulate emotion and behavior, or develop positive relationships with adults and peers. Learn five important steps to making schools supportive and safe zones for learning.
For Many Struggling in the Opioid Crisis, School & Early Childcare Programs Provide Safe Spaces: Q&A with WestEd’s Sarah Nadiv
Support for childcare providers and educators ensures that they, in turn, are able to help children who exhibit the effects of trauma.
The Role of Play in Early Childhood: Towards Social Justice and Equity
Highlighting powerful and provocative studies from around the world, a new book, co-edited by WestEd’s Julie Nicholson, illuminates social justice and equity issues related to play.
Behavioral Assessment of Baby’s Emotional & Social Style Toolkit
This new resource assists early childhood professionals to identify and to help families address areas in which their infants and toddlers may be exhibiting challenging behavior. Learn more and purchase your copy.
How Navajo Families Are Developing Children's Math Skills at Home
Learn about the Early Mathematics Training Network's hands-on workshop with the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona.
Learning from the Field: Trauma-Informed Practices Q&A (Part Two)
How can educators and early care providers best attend to children affected by trauma? In part two of our Q&A, WestEd’s Natalie Walrond shares more key takeaways from experts.
Join WestEd at the 2018 NAEYC Annual Conference, November 14–17, in Washington, DC
Add WestEd sessions to your calendar, visit us at booth #1331 to meet our expert staff, and come to the PITC reception for food, drinks, and conversation.
Learning From the Field: Trauma-Informed Practices
How can educators and early care providers best attend to children affected by trauma? In this Q&A, WestEd’s Natalie Walrond shares key takeaways from interviews with experts.
Continuous Improvement Ranks High in WestEd's Top 10 Downloads
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