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Connected Through Learning: Fall ECHO for Educators!

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) is an innovative online learning model that brings together experts and community members through virtual case-based discussions. Using a “hub-and-spoke” approach, specialists at the Center (the hub) connect with participants across different locations (the spokes) to share knowledge and build skills through real-world examples. This interdisciplinary model creates collaborative learning communities where everyone learns from each other’s experiences.

At the Haring Center, we have offered ECHOs for caregivers, birth-to-three providers, special educators, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). This fall, we are offering a new ECHO series and hope you can join us!

Project ECHO for Educators: The Basics of Challenging Behavior

10-sessions, weekly series, Thursdays, October 1st – December 10th | 4-5pm
Register here

DCYF Complex Needs Training: Back-to-School Series Now Open!

FREE, online in-service (STARS) hours training to support Early Childhood Providers who care for young children with complex needs.

These trainings will focus on deepening the provider’s knowledge in several areas: setting up your learning environment, developing your daily schedule, preparing for smooth transitions, establishing clear routines and expectations, classroom management, collaboration, large groups, and supporting multilingual learners.

All trainings are offered in English, Spanish, and Somali. Check out our flyer for topics and dates!

English Trainings –

Early Learning Providers (Ages birth-5yrs):
Classroom Management – 1.5 In-service (STARS) Hours:
Wed, September 2nd (1:00 – 2:30PM PT)
Thur, September 17th (6:00 – 7:30PM PT)

Inclusive Large Groups – 1.5 In-service (STARS) Hours:
Wed, September 9th (1:00 – 2:30PM PT)
Thur, September 24th (6:00 – 7:30PM PT)

Supporting Multilingual Learners – 2.0 In-service (STARS) Hours:
Wed, September 23rd (1:00-3:00PM PT)
Thur, October 1st (6:00-8:00PM PT)

Modifying the Creative Curriculum – 1.5 In-service (STARS) Hours:
Wed, September 30th (1:00 – 2:30PM PT)
Thur, October 8th (6:00 – 7:30PM PT)

Strengthening Collaboration Among Early Learning Teams – 1.5 In-service (STARS) Hours:
Wed, October 7th (1:00 – 2:30PM PT)
Thur, October 15th (6:00 – 7:30PM PT)

Capacitaciones en español:
PARTE 2: Organizando áreas para el juego libre en los programas de educación temprana – 2 créditos de STARS:
Miércoles, 9 de septiembre (6-8pm)

Apoyando a las rutinas y las transiciones – 2 créditos de STARS:
Miércoles, 16 de septiembre (6:00 – 8:00PM)

Participación e inclusión durante el círculo – 2 créditos de STARS:
Miércoles, 23 de septiembre (6:00 – 8:00PM)

Apoyando la hora de las comidas – 2 créditos de STARS:
Miércoles, 30 de septiembre (6:00 – 8:00PM)

Manejo y estructura de la clase – 2 créditos de STARS:
Miércoles, 7 de octubre (6:00 – 8:00PM)

Tababarro Soomaali:
Qaabaynta Fasalka iyo taakulaynta ee Barnaamijyada Carruurnimada Hore:
Talaado, Sept 1st (6-7:30PM)

Abuurista Deegaano Waxbarasho oo Taakulayn:
Talaado, September 8th (6:00 – 7:30PM)

Maamulida Fasalka:
Talaado, September 15th (6:00 – 7:30PM)

Kooxaha Balaaran oo is Dhexgal:
Talaado, September 22nd (6:00 – 7:30PM)

Taakulaynta Bartayaasha Luqadaha Badan:
Talaado, September 29th (6:00 – 7:30PM)

Xoojinta Wada Shaqaynta Shaqaalaha Caruurnimada Hore:
Talaado, October 6th (6:00 – 7:30PM)

Haring Center Inclusion & Equity Virtual Modules

If you work at any organization providing services for anyone ages 2 through 20, these modules will help you expand access for individuals with disabilities in your program.

UW Demonstration Sites

As part of the Inclusionary Practices Technical Network (IPTN), the Demonstration Sites team partners with schools and districts across Washington to highlight inclusive learning environments by supporting site visits, showcasing effective practices, and providing coaching, tools, and professional development.

Find a Demo Site

Recorded Trainings

Need PESB Clock Hours or BCBA CEUs? Watch our online training videos at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

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RESOURCES

Tip Sheets

Snack Talks

Snack Talk is a visual conversational support that can be used to promote interactions between learners during mealtimes. You can download them here.

Curriculum Modifications

Curriculum Modifications—the second component of the Building Blocks framework—are simple changes to materials or activities that help children participate in meaningful ways. You can download them here.

Visual Supports

Visual Supports are an easy and effective way to support all learners within inclusive classrooms. We emphasize the importance of teaching learners how to use visual supports as independently as possible.

Inclusionary Practices Technical Network (IPTN)

See other Tip Sheets related to the Inclusionary Practices Professional Development Project, a partnership between the Haring Center and OSPI.

Activity/IEP Matrices

Activity or IEP matrices are simple tools for planning and organizing individualized instruction across the day. They can be used in early childhood through transition programs, and are an easy and effective way to embed instruction within on-going routines and support teaming and collaboration.

Snack Talks

Snack Talk is a visual conversational support that can be used to promote interactions between learners during mealtimes. You can download them here.

Curriculum Modifications

Visual Supports

Inclusionary Practices Technical Network (IPTN)

See other Tip Sheets related to the Inclusionary Practices Professional Development Project, a partnership between the Haring Center and OSPI.

Activity/IEP Matrices

Our Publications

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Building Blocks for Teachers with Special Needs: 4th Edition

Prepare early childhood educators to teach all children in inclusive settings with the fourth edition of this bestselling guidebook—enhanced with new content, new topics, and more tools for ...

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The DATA Model for Teaching Preschoolers with Autism

Help preschoolers with autism thrive in inclusive classrooms with this comprehensive linked program, featuring an assessment checklist and 140+ instructional programming sheets and lesson pl...

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Ethical Decision Making in Applied Behavior Analysis

Prepare students in applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs to navigate the complex ethical issues they’ll face in their professional practice. Aligned with the Behavior Analysis Certificat...

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Additional Haring Center Resources

Resource Guide to Support Students in Inclusive Educational Settings

This resource guide was developed by educational specialists to provide helpful resources for teachers working with students in inclusive educational settings. Although the list was developed with a focus on supporting students with specialized learning needs, there are resources on this list that will benefit every student and teacher.

Integrating Behavior Support and Team Technology (ibestt):

ibestt provides online coaching and collaboration for student support teams. ibestt includes a web-based application, individualized coaching from University of Washington researchers and consultants, and a library of professional development resources and tools.

Partner Resources

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Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center:

A collection of visual supports and guides to support young children in inclusive settings.

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI):

A rich collection of visuals, planning guides, and tools to support social-emotional learning in early childhood, with resources available in many languages.

The TIES Center:

Comprehensive resources for inclusive education, featuring strategies for collaboration and designing lessons that meet the needs of all students.