Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse News

There are 26 Child and Family Connections offices located throughout Illinois

Published Date:February 13, 2012

find the one that serves your area today!

Published Date: February 13, 2012


Children under the age of 5 years constitute approximately 7% of the population of Boone County.

Published Date:February 9, 2012

Early childhood & education statistics are from the IECAM County Snapshots.

Published Date: February 9, 2012


A little separation anxiety can be a positive sign.

Published Date:February 1, 2012

It shows that a child recognizes and has formed attachments with loved ones.

Published Date: February 1, 2012


Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, June 11-15, 2012

Published Date:January 20, 2012

Published Date: January 20, 2012


Download New CELLcasts from the Center for Early Literacy Learning

Published Date:December 8, 2011

These CELLcasts contain ideas for parents to help develop their infant's pre-writing skills through finger painting and drawing.

Published Date: December 8, 2011


Let's Play

Published Date:November 30, 2011

Let's Move! encourages children to become more physically active. It's important to let both the children and adults figure out what to play.

Published Date: November 30, 2011


Free Parent-Child Activies That Promote Self-Control

Author: Zero To Three

Published Date:November 29, 2011

These simple parent-child activities, free from ZERO TO THREE, help promote self-control in toddlers.

Author: Zero To Three

Published Date: November 29, 2011


Download Free Language and Early Literacy Activities

Published Date:November 17, 2011

These illustrated early language and literacy activities are available for download from Washington Learning Systems. Free registration is required.

Published Date: November 17, 2011


Working Paper on Changing U.S. Child Population

Published Date:November 16, 2011

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released a new KIDS COUNT working paper examining the demographic shifts in the U.S. child population.

Published Date: November 16, 2011


New Video Series Illustrates Three Concepts of Child Development

Published Date:November 15, 2011

The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University and the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child have released a three-part video series illustrating scientific advances related to early experiences and development.

Published Date: November 15, 2011


Evidence-Based Strategies for Training Adults to Use Assistive Technology and Adaptations

Published Date:November 14, 2011

This Tots n Tech Research Institute brief describes research into promoting practitioner and parent adoption of assistive technology for use by young children with disabilities.

Published Date: November 14, 2011


Four New National Child Care Technical Assistance Centers Named

Published Date:November 9, 2011

The Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have announced four new technical assistance centers that will provide child care and early childhood education technical assistance to states.

Published Date: November 9, 2011


New Online Video - Child Outcomes Step By Step

Published Date:November 8, 2011

This new video illustrates three child outcomes adopted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The video can be used for professional development or for introducing families to early childhood special education.

Published Date: November 8, 2011


Side-by-Side Comparisons of the 2011 Final Part C Regulations to the 1999 Regulations

Published Date:November 4, 2011

The Division for Early Childhood and the Council for Exceptional Children have released this side-by-side comparison of the 2011 final Part C regulations to the 1999 Part C regulations.

Published Date: November 4, 2011


New Recommendations on Media Use by Children Younger Than 2

Published Date:November 4, 2011

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated research findings regarding media use in infants and children younger than 2 years of age and reinforces the AAP's 1999 recommendations discouraging media use for this age group.

Published Date: November 4, 2011


New Little Kids, Big Questions Parenting Podcast Series

Published Date:November 2, 2011

Zero to Three has produced parenting podcasts that translate early childhood development research into practices that parents and caregivers can use when caring for young children.

Published Date: November 2, 2011


New Enhanced Podcasts from the Center for Early Literacy Learning

Published Date:November 1, 2011

The Center for Early Literacy Learning has released new audiovisual podcasts, or CELLcasts. Titles include "Infant Finger Drawing," "I Wanna Be a Storyteller," and "Adventure in a Box."

Published Date: November 1, 2011


October Newsletter on Toddlers and Assistive Technology

Published Date:October 31, 2011

The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute has released their October newsletter.

Published Date: October 31, 2011


New Interactive Mini-Posters on Early Childhood Literacy

Published Date:October 28, 2011

The Center for Early Literacy Learning has released two new CELLpops, interactive versions of mini-posters, that parents or practitioners can use to promote children's early literacy learning. New titles include "On a Field Trip" and "Music and Movement."

Published Date: October 28, 2011


Does Head Start Do Any Lasting Good?

Published Date:October 27, 2011

The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has published "Does Head Start Do Any Lasting Good?" a new working paper that examines our understanding of what Head Start accomplishes.

Published Date: October 27, 2011


Part C Implementation: State Challenges and Responses - Survey Results

Published Date:October 17, 2011

The IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association has published results from the 2011 Tipping Points Survey. The survey tracks state responses and emerging issues related to the implementation of early intervention services.

Published Date: October 17, 2011


The EI Clearinghouse Family Calendar

Published Date:October 14, 2011

Our family calendar lists upcoming events related to early intervention for parents and families all over Illinois.

Published Date: October 14, 2011


Home Visiting Planning Tool

Published Date:October 12, 2011

The ZERO TO THREE Policy Center's new Home Visiting Community Planning Tool guides communities through the process of forming new home visiting services or increasing existing services. The tool helps stakeholders use data to identify strengths and weaknesses of their community so that services can meet its unique needs.

Published Date: October 12, 2011


Report on Promoting Literacy in Young Children

Published Date:October 11, 2011

The National Research Council has published a free online version of their report outlining the key aspects of language and literacy development in young children and includes practical guidelines for helping children to develop skills.

Published Date: October 11, 2011


New Family Stories from the EI Clearinghouse

Published Date:October 7, 2011

The EI Clearinghouse has updated the Family Stories section of our Web site with new stories that reflect the experiences of parents whose children received early intervention services.

Published Date: October 7, 2011