Welcome to Maryland's Early Childhood Tutorial

This online educational tool was developed through a partnership between the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services and Johns Hopkins University, Center for Technology in Education.

The purpose of the tutorial is to provide a clear and up-to-date training resource for early intervention and special education administrators, providers, and families.
 
The tutorial is designed to provide opportunities for users to learn essential information, apply the information individually or in groups, and to explore additional resources through reading lists and web links. We invite you to use the tutorial to increase your understanding of the framework and practices that guide Maryland's system for young children with disabilities and their families.






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The Early Childhood Tutorial consists of three Web-based modules:


Evaluation &
Assessment (Birth to 3)
 Developing &
Implementing IFSPs
 Early Childhood Transition




Breaking News

Be one of the first to preview the new Preschool Special Education Website. A clearinghouse of easily accessible Preschool Special Education resources is under development and will launch in October 2007.







-Introducing the New Early Childhood Gateway Site!

Welcome to 2007, the new year that is starting off with a bang! After strategic planning and contributions from many, the site formally known as the Early Childhood Tutorial will become the Early Childhood Gateway. Throughout the year, the content on the site will continue to grow so please check back often.


-A Preschool LRE Advisory Board Has Formed

A group of Preschool Special Education Coordinators from across the state are participating in an Advisory Board to identify and share promising practices and strategies for Preschool LRE. This group will meet monthly through April 2007 to grow a clearinghouse of resources that will be easily accessible on this site.


-Feedback on this Site

Please share your ideas about how this site can be expanded and improved through a brief anonymous survey.