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Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning

Practice-Based Coaching: Virtual Coaching Considerations

Explore tips and resources for virtual delivery of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC). Find program-level considerations for virtual coaching and advice for delivering the components of the PBC cycle remotely.

Preschool Play for Physical Development

Identify playful learning activities that can support preschoolers’ motor and physical development. Explore scaffolding strategies and techniques for managing physical play.

Play Promotes Early Development: It’s Time for Play!

Children learn through play every single day. Watch these videos to find out what — and how — children learn as they play.

Implementing Practice-Based Coaching

Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) requires program-level planning and systematic implementation. Listen as Community Partnership for Child Development staff share their experiences with implementing PBC.

Research on Home Visiting Programs

Take a look at the research on home visiting programs. Find out how it shows home visiting is a complex endeavor with varying degrees of positive outcomes.

Technology Considerations in Home Visiting

Technology is always growing and changing. Learn how home-based programs continue to establish policies for how to respond to the variety of technology.

Addressing Barriers that Limit Attendance

Many programs may face low family attendance at group socializations for a variety of reasons. Find out ways programs can meet this challenge and address low family attendance.

Resources for Socialization Activities

Learn ways supervisors can make sure home visitors have adequate resources to conduct socializations.

Adult Learning Principles

Find ways learning experiences can build home visitors’ knowledge and skills, supporting reflection, self-awareness, and empathy and regulating intense feelings arising from working with families.

Supervising Socializations

Home visits are the main vehicle to deliver comprehensive services to young children and families. Explore how twice-monthly group socializations are also an important and required part of home-based services.

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