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Systems Thinking

Have you ever worked hard to make a positive change happen, but it was an uphill battle? Systems thinking can help. It provides a powerful framework for reflective practice, and helps us focus on both the big picture and critical details. This strand gives early educators and caregivers tools to think deeply about their work with children and identify where small changes can lead to lasting change.

Systems Thinking in Early Childhood

Why Systems Thinking?

Thinking Below the Surface

Shifting Perspectives

Changing Times

SUPPORTING FAMILY SYSTEMS

Family Engagement

Families Are Systems

Family Engagement

Building Relationships with Families

Family Engagement

Circles of Influence: Collaborating with Families

Systems That Support Dual Language Learners

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Exploring Mental Models About Dual Language Development

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

How System Structures Support Dual Language Learners

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Dual Language Learners: Developing a Deeper Understanding

Systems Thinking and Individualization

Supporting Individualization

Individual Developmental Paths

Supporting Individualization

Building Collaborative Systems

Intentional Interactions in Teaching

Research is clear: the way adults interact with children shapes young children’s brains and impacts how well children learn and develop. The packs in this strand take the best of what we know about effective interactions with children and help teachers and caregivers implement effective interactive practices in small, but meaningful, steps.

QUALITY INTERACTIONS AND COMMUNICATION

Circles of Communication

Conversational Prompts

Teachable Moments

Scaffolding

SUPPORTING CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Designing Learning Environments

Extending Exploration

Deep Learning

Integrated Learning

BEING RESPONSIVE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Engagement

Responsive Learning Experiences

Family Engagement

Culturally Responsive Practices

Family Engagement

Engaging Families

Enhancing Interactions with Young Dual Language Learners

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Connecting with Dual Language Learners

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Scaffolding Dual Language Learning

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Small Groups for Dual Language Learners

Including All Children

Supporting Individualization

Inclusive Environments

Supporting Individualization

Individually Appropriate Practice

Effective Assessment

To best support young children’s development, early educators and caregivers need to know each child’s unique learning needs. The packs in this strand help teachers and caregivers learn how to weave effective assessment into their everyday practice with young children.

ASSESSMENT FOR DECISION MAKING

Everyday Evidence

Making Decisions

Assessment Types

Screening

Using Observation and Documentation

Observing with Purpose

For the Record

Interpreting Observations

Organizing for Assessment

PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES IN ASSESSMENT

Family Engagement

Observing Through a Cultural Lens

Family Engagement

Including Families in Assessment

Family Engagement

Interpreting Assessment with Families

ASSESSING YOUNG DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Diversity of Young Dual Language Learners

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Why Assess in Both Languages?

SUPPORTING DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Observation and Documentation of Young Dual Language Learners

SUPPORTING REFERRAL AND EVALUATION

Supporting Individualization

The Referral Process

Supporting Individualization

Supporting Evaluation