Once children are born, music and singing have important impacts on their early development, supporting brain development and skills across all areas of multiple learning areas.

Learn more about the amazing benefits of learning American Sign Language (ASL) in the early years and how to support families who are deaf, hard of hearing, or use ASL.

Head Start programs are expected to ensure that 10% of their actual enrollment are children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Find answers to common questions here.

Back-and-forth social interactions build babies' language skills and strengthen language regions in their brains.

Supporting children who are dual language learners who also have a disability or suspected delay requires intentional support. Learn to design learning experiences to support their development.

Learn about the characteristics and diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome and resources to support children and families with this inherited genetic disorder.

As children play, their brain builds connections that support many skills, including the skill of self-regulation. Learn how you can be the child’s most important teacher and “guide on the side” as they play.

Toddlers learn by following their curiosity. Learn how to support them as they gain new skills and concepts by exploring and experimenting. Discover ways you can guide their learning as they engage with the world.

Infants are born ready to learn. Learn strategies to support babies’ sensory experience of the world around them during their first year of life.

Learn about typical characteristics and the diagnosis of spina bifida, as well as tips for education staff to support children with spina bifida in environments that include everyone.