Promoting Social and Emotional Competence: These modules were designed based on input gathered during focus groups with program administrators, T/TA providers, early educators, and family members about the types and content of training that would be most useful in addressing the social-emotional needs of young children. The content of the modules is consistent with evidence-based practices identified through a thorough review of the literature.

Modules last updated: July 2008
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MODULE 1
Social Emotional Development within the Context of Relationships

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Handouts
1.2 Definition of Social Emotional Development PDF
1.3 Reflective Inventory PDF
1.4 Self-Regulation Activity PDF
1.5 Considering Temperament PDF
1.6 Attachment Relationships PDF
1.7 Developmental Continuum PDF
1.8 Relationship Realignment PDF
1.9 Learning About, Expressing, and Managing Emotions PDF
1.10 Developing Ideas About Relationships PDF
1.11 Working with Families Inventory PDF

Video Clips
1.1 Interactions come in all shapes and sizes Video
1.2 Taking in the world Video
1.3 Adult supporting self regulation Video
1.4 Interactions becoming patterns of relationships Video
1.5 Partnering with families Video

MODULE 2
Responsive Routines, Environments, and Strategies to Support Social Emotional Development in Infants and Toddlers

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Handouts
2.2 Relationships Review PDF
2.3 Infant Toddler Video Observation Tool PDF
2.4 Responsive Routines Inventory PDF
2.5 Infant and Toddler Environments PDF
2.6 PIWI/Developmental Observation Topic (DOT) Plan PDF
2.7 Socializations PDF
2.8 Cooperation PDF
2.9 Infant and Toddler Peer Behavior PDF
2.10 Vignette 1: Fernando PDF
2.11 Vignette 2: Tomika PDF
2.12 Vignette 3: Benji PDF
2.13 Tips PDF

Video Clips
2.1 Observation of interaction between 9-month-old and two adults Video
2.2 Responsive greeting Video
2.3 Adult supporting children in difficult encounters Video
2.4 Adult encouraging socialization Video
2.5 Walk Away Video
2.6 Mom playing with her toddler Video

Evaluation
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MODULE 3
Individualized Interventions for Infants and Toddlers: Determining the Meaning of Behavior and Developing Appropriate Responses

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Handouts
3.2 Acting Out and Withdrawing Behaviors PDF
3.3 Strategies for Challenging Behaviors PDF
3.4 Responding to an Infant’s Distress PDF
3.5 What is My Perspective PDF
3.6 Home Environments or Circumstances PDF
3.7 Do’s and Don’ts PDF
3.8 Observation Documentation PDF
3.9 Behavior Review PDF
3.10 Infant-Toddler Action Support Plan PDF
3.11 Action Support Plan Review PDF
3.12 Observation Documentation PDF
3.13 Trainer Discussion Points PDF

Video Clips
3.1 Looking at behavior that is concerning Video
3.2 Caregiver conversations Video
3.3 More thoughts from caregivers Video
3.4 Observing Michael Video
3.5 A full response to challenging behavior Video

Evaluation
Session Evaluation Form PDF