RESOURCES REGARDING HILLTOP CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE:
State of Connecticut Early Learning Developmental Standards
State of Connecticut Documentation and Observation For Teaching System (DOTS) Tool-for observations and assessments.
DR. BECKY BAILEY’S CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
http://consciousdiscipline.com/about/conscious-discipline-for-parents.asp
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO ORDER BOOKS:
THIS LINK WILL TELL YOU MORE ABOUT NAEYC AND ACCREDITATION:
National Association for the Education of Young Children
MUSIC TOGETHER® CURRICULUM, EMBEDDED IN HILLTOP’S CURRICULUM:
https://www.musictogether.com/schools
(Includes a great video explaining the benefits of Music Together® in schools)
SPARKLER APP
http://playsparkler.org/connecticut
Sparkler offers opportunities for families to use the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (R) for screening in developmental and social areas. Hilltop families are asked to download this app and connect with Hilltop so teachers can use the screening results to best support your child in the classroom and to help guide conversations with families about your child.