Stigma around substance use and recovery is still a barrier to asking for help and getting services. In Head Start programs, we know recovery is possible. This webinar highlights ways to promote recovery by reducing stigma. It also showcases resources on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) for staff and families.

This powerful webinar presented by Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Ph.D. Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D. and Lynn Sullivan, M.Ed. will share key practices that are necessary to assess young children of all abilities in inclusive early childhood settings. The webinar will cover practical strategies for assessing young children using authentic assessment practices by collaborating with families and other professions and ensuring equity across assessment purposes. The presenters will offer specific tips for implementing authentic, collaborative, and educationally equitable practices in inclusive early childhood programs.