LEAP Preschool Model

Hello Everyone,

As we often say in our trainings, sometimes you have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Well, that applies to us as well.

Effective immediately all LEAP Preschool Model training and coaching activities will be directed through the Institute for Racial Equity and Excellence.

We are very much looking forward to this new, exciting partnership and we look forward to continuing to support all our partner districts, teachers and coaches in the years to come.

Have a Great Summer!
the LEAP Preschool Model Team

We are so excited for the 24th annual International Early Childhood Inclusion with UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

Excited to be at NTI 2024! Come say hi at our sessions this week

LEAP TEACHERS
What song do you use to start your 1st Circle of the day to get kids there and maximize child participation???

Please share!

Thank you Dr.Strain for your research and innovation! Congratulations Dr.Rausch!

PELE Center Announcement Meet PELE Center's New Director!

Join us Wednesday and/ or Friday to chat with LEAP coaches and colleagues!

Do you want to build a snowman? We love the way the Mesa AZ team is using a fun, engaging theme to embed learning opportunities, including communication, fine motor, and of course social interactions! By planning a theme across classroom routines as a transdisciplinary team, children generalize skills across contexts. What themes are your teams planning right now?

Mesa AZ mid-year celebration has us very excited! We love to see the celebrations and the way teams learn from each other. What did you learn from your team's mid-year?

How is 2024 going so far? What is happening with inclusion, coaching and children in your program? Join us to chat this week Wednesday and or Friday!

Congratulations Amanda, Tammy and Janet for reaching fidelity in the QPI 🥳 Your commitment to helping every child reach their potential while creating a classroom community grounded in love and belonging is so amazing! ❤️ 🌈

NTI 2024 registration officially opens today!

From April 16-19, 2024, attend compelling in-depth sessions, listen to renowned speakers, and enjoy multiple networking opportunities.

To register visit: AddressingChallengingBehavior.org
Space fills up quickly, make sure you register soon!

We are proud to see direct alignment between the work LEAP programs are doing and the newly released inclusion statement. Carry on inclusion heroes!

“All young children should have to high quality programs with non-disabled peers” Glenna Wright-Gallo (Assistant Secretary, OSERS)

https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/policy-statement-on-inclusion-11-28-2023.pdf

Kelly Wilson and Dameri Watson kicking off with PTR-YC workshop!

PELE Center News In this Newsletter Let's Connect at the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Annual Conference Spotlight from the Field - Clackamas ESD,...

The holiday season is upon us! In addition to thinking about inclusive and culturally affirming practices, this resource from our friends at NCPMI has great tips to share with our team and families in your program.

https://challengingbehavior.org/docs/life_easier_holidays%20and%20tipcard.pdf

We are so honored to learn and grow along side the amazing educators at Clackamas ESD and Mt. Scott Elementary School.

Pilot PEER preschool program offers structured learning, positive social experiences and an inclusive environment Students who come to school with differing backgrounds, skills and abilities create rich learning environments. All of the students Clackamas ESD serves are experiencing some type of disability or learning challenge, and we do everything possible to provide support in inclusive environments, where t...

Join us Wednesday and/or Friday this week to talk all things inclusion and coaching! We want to hear your successes and talk through any struggles. See you soon!

Anti-Bias Education and Holidays: Making Thoughtful Decisions Knowing the purpose and world view underlying a holiday will help you make decisions about what role, if any, you want that holiday to play in your program.

Join our LEAP Office Hours this week Wednesday 10/25 and/or Friday 10/27. Everyone participating in LEAP is welcome to join!

We love the visuals, communication system and planned peer interaction that our friends in Mesa, AZ are using! We see you making inclusion work for every child, all day, every day

Mark your calendars, NTI 2024 Registration now opens on December 1!
Stay informed on all things NTI, and download the new Justification Toolkit by visiting the NTI 2024 website: www.AddressingChallengingBehavior.org

Connecting State Leadership Teams with local LEAP sites brings great systems support to our work!

Interview for Intensive TA Opportunity Ben Riepe and Meredith Villines discuss the opportunity for intensive TA around Inclusion.

We are so lucky to partner with this amazing group from Clackamas. Your commitment to including every child is inspiring!

Multnomah Early Childhood Program brainstormed ideas for including every child, all day, every day!

Northwest Regional ESD has such great ideas to get to know families and build meaningful partnerships. What are your favorite strategies?

Love being in Northwest Regional ESD in Oregon with over 100 amazing early childhood professionals, learning together to include and support every child!

Let's learn from each other, problem-solve together and celebrate successes. Save the dates now!

We agree! Which LEAP Practice for High Quality Inclusion does this sound like to you?

Wonderful advice and helpful information are always found both on Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting page and in her book Peaceful Discipline! 💙💙💙