Resources to Support Scaffolding

Scaffolding strategies are structured, targeted approaches that can be used with children who require more intensive supports across a wide variety of teaching and learning contexts, and in combination with other approaches. Scaffolding strategies include modeling, response prompting, variations of prompting and modeling, peer supports, and corrective feedback.

Why Do It? (the evidence base)

• Division for Early Childhood (DEC). (2007). Promoting positive outcomes for children with disabilities: Recommendations for curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation. http://www.dec-sped.org/uploads/docs/about_dec/
          position_concept_papers/Prmtg_Pos_Outcomes_Companion_Paper.pdf
• Overton, S. (2011). Peer relationships as support for children with disabilities: An analysis of mothers' goals and indicators for friendship. http://foa.sagepub.com/content/17/1/11.refs

• Dunlap, G., & Powell, D. (2009). Promoting social behavior of young children in group settings: A summary of research.     http://www.challengingbehavior.org/do/resources/documents/roadmap_3.pdf

Read About It (books, chapters, and articles)

• Campbell, P. H., Milbourne, S. A., & Kennedy, A. A. (2012). CARA’s kit for toddlers: Creating adaptations for routines and activities. Baltimore: Paul Brookes.

• CONNECT Module 1: Embedded Interventions 

        http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-1/introduction

• Milbourne, S.A., & Campbell, P.H. (2007). CARA’s kit: Creating adaptations for routines and activities. Missoula, MT: DEC.               http://www.dec-sped.org/Store/Additional_Resources
• Tools of the Mind http://www.toolsofthemind.org/extendedcampus/toolsofthemind/

See for Yourself (videos and demonstrations)

• CONNECT Module 1: Embedded Interventions 

        http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-1/introduction

• Greenberg, J. (2002). Learning language and loving it: The teaching tape and user’s guide. Toronto, Canada: The Hanen Centre.

• Reading Rockets’ Toddling Toward Reading"--Program 10 – view/order at         http://www.readingrockets.org/shows/launching/toddling/
• Strong, B.E., & Tweedy, J. (2005). Song of our children. Boulder, CO: Landlocked Films.

Find it Online (websites with additional resources)

• Center for Early Literacy Practice Guides with Adaptations  http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/pg_tier2.php
• CONNECT Module 1: Embedded Interventions 

        http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-modules/learners/module-1/introduction

• What are peer support arrangements?  http://specialchildren.about.com/od/inclusion/a/peersupport.htm