Carl the Raccoon and the Power of Inclusive Education for the Next Generation
Carrie Gillispie explores how Carl the Raccoon, an autistic character on PBS Kids, champions disability inclusion for a brighter future.
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Families with Disabilities Face Multiple Challenges Accessing Child Care
Access to affordable, high-quality early care and learning is especially low for families of children with disabilities.
Funding Early Childhood Special Education: What Does It Take?
Q&A with LSX Fellow Mariam El Marakeshy on the Global Power of Education and Intercultural Communication
The Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) is a groundbreaking fellowship program and problem-solving platform for transforming education.
Virginia’s Universities Work Together to Strengthen the Early Interventionist Pipeline
To address the need for a stronger pipeline of early interventionists, Virginia universities formed a unique consortium.
Q&A with LSX Fellow Margie Worthington-Smith on Building an Entrepreneurial Education System for South Africa
The Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) is a groundbreaking fellowship program and problem-solving platform for transforming education.
Why aren’t we serving enough infants in early intervention?
Too many babies miss out on important early intervention services that could radically improve their long-term development.
Project 2025 Would End Head Start and Hurt Children with Disabilities
Eliminating Head Start would drastically reduce the number of children identified and given supports.
New Survey Highlights Need for More Funding and Diversity in EI/ECSE Workforce
The report summarizes the findings from the survey of more than 4,000 members of the EI/ECSE workforce.
Family-Centered Practices in EI/ECSE Are Important but Uneven
A recent study found that many parents do not experience family-centered best practices in EI/ECSE.
Well-Being Is Key to a Strong Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Workforce
EI/ECSE practitioners are inadequately paid, which is a major factor tied to practitioner well-being, but not the only factor.
Families and Providers Can’t Wait for the Early Care and Education System They Deserve
While we keep pushing for an ideal ECE system, employer-sponsored benefits can help some families and providers stay afloat.
How Are Multilingual Children Referred for Special Education Evaluation?
A new WestEd report examines current pre-referral processes in California State Preschool Programs
A Nationwide Culture of Inclusion Promotes Happiness
Children with and without disabilities learning together have the opportunity to strengthen their social emotional skills.
Supporting A Strong Start for Children with Disabilities
Announcing a blog series on early development and disability that examines early intervention and early childhood special education