Reflective Supervision
Discover how reflective supervision supports education staff in understanding young children's behaviors and how to address them effectively.
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Social and Emotional Development
Social and Emotional Development is one of the five central domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). It focuses on children's ability to create and sustain meaningful relationships with adults and other children. These resources explore the ways children learn to express, recognize, and manage their own emotions, as well as respond appropriately to others' emotions.
Other ELOF domains include Approaches to Learning; Language and Literacy; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.
Mental Health Professionals
Learn how mental health professionals help programs understand and manage young children's behaviors.
Protocols for Problem-Solving
Learn how to use a problem-solving protocol to understand and manage children's behaviors. Explore an example of how the protocol is implemented in a program.
Referrals and Evaluations
Learn about the role referrals and evaluations play when children's behaviors require a greater intervention than Head Start or Early Head Start can offer solely within their programs.
Conclusion
Learn how education managers can support their staff and families in helping children maneuver through difficult points in development and guide children's social, emotional, and behavioral development.
References
Review the references and materials used to develop Understanding and Managing Young Children's Behavior, Technical Assistance Paper No. 10.
Strategies for Supporting Self-Regulation: Snapshot Series
Explore key concepts about self-regulation development and intervention for infants and toddlers and preschool-aged children. Learn about strategies to promote self-regulation for these age groups.
Addressing Infant and Toddler Behaviors That Challenge Adults
Learn the developmental reasons why young children behave in ways that are challenging to adults. Discover strategies for addressing these behaviors and how to support infants and toddlers when they exhibit them.
Supporting Social and Emotional Well-being
Explore this collection of resources to learn how to support children’s social and emotional well-being. This collection also includes resources related to adult mental wellness.
Reframing How We Think About Behaviors That Challenge Us
Research on the Go podcasts summarize the latest research and discuss implications and practical applications. This episode helps to reframe how we view challenging behavior to behavior that has meaning.
