Resources - TATS Products
eUpdates and TATS Talks documents. The eUpdates are short briefs presenting current trends and best practice in each of the six TATS priority areas. The TATS Talks with Families are briefs for families of young children with special needs about Pre-K program options, Individual Educational Plan (IEP) development, and the transition process. Upcoming TATS Talks with Professionals will focus on instructional staff and related services personnel and include topics on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Integrated Therapies.
| Date | Curriculum and Instruction eUpdates |
|---|---|
| September 2008 | Worksheets vs. Real Life: Using Real Life Connections to Enhance Learning PDF file, 350 KB |
| January 2009 | Helping Children Follow Directions at School PDF file, 45 KB |
| March 2009 | Developmentally Appropriate Practice - Communication PDF file, 62 KB |
| May 2009 | Developmentally Appropriate Practice - Cognition PDF file, 60 KB |
| November 2009 | Developmentally Appropriate Practice - Social Emotional Skills PDF file, 61 KB |
| January 2010 | Developmentally Appropriate Practice – Adaptive/Self-Help Skills PDF file, 61 KB |
| March 2010 | Developmentally Appropriate Practice – Motor Skills PDF file, 54 KB |
| December 2010 | Planning and Lesson Plans PDF file, 276 KB |
| Date | Evaluation and Assessment eUpdates |
|---|---|
| September 2008 | The Purpose of Evaluations in the Assessment Process Part 1 – Formal Evaluations PDF file, 314 KB |
| January 2009 | The Purpose of Evaluations in the Assessment Process Part 2 –Informal Evaluations PDF file, 57 KB |
| March 2009 | The Purpose of Evaluations in the Assessment Process Part 3 – Curriculum-Based Assessments PDF file, 48 KB |
| May 2009 | Overview of the Battelle Developmental Inventory-2 PDF file, 49 KB |
| November 2009 | Accommodations to Consider When Using the Battelle Developmental Inventory, 2nd Edition (BDI-2) for Children with Disabilities PDF file, 63 KB |
| January 2010 | Using Battelle Developmental Inventory, 2nd Edition (BDI-2) Assessment Data to Develop the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) PDF file, 54 KB |
| March 2010 | Cultural and Linguistic Considerations in Screening and Assessment PDF file, 50 KB |
| December 2010 | Resources for Recognition and Response for Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Children PDF file, 55 KB |
| Date | Family Involvement eUpdates |
|---|---|
| September 2008 | Helping Children Follow Directions at Home PDF file, 330 KB |
| January 2009 | Examining Our Assumptions PDF file, 54 KB |
| March 2009 | Ideas for Getting Families Involved Cultural Considerations PDF file, 55 KB |
| May 2009 | Families and Their Children with Disabilities Grieving or Dealing with Acceptance? PDF file, 52 KB |
| November 2009 | School Administrators and Family Involvement PDF file, 45 KB |
| January 2010 | Barriers to Family Involvement PDF file, 50 KB |
| March 2010 | Encouraging Family Involvement in the Classroom PDF file, 163 KB |
| December 2010 | Making Family Involvement Work PDF file, 48 KB |
| Date | Inclusion eUpdates |
|---|---|
| September 2008 | Using Rules as Tools PDF file, 308 KB |
| January 2009 | Universal Design for Learning in Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Classrooms PDF file, 52 KB |
| March 2009 | The Connection between Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning PDF file, 90 KB |
| May 2009 | Universal Design for Learning - Applied PDF file, 68 KB |
| November 2009 | Reflecting Diversity in the Classroom PDF file, 528 KB |
| January 2010 | Accommodations for Diverse Learners PDF file, 245 KB |
| March 2010 | System Level Considerations for Inclusion PDF file, 86 KB |
| December 2010 | Program Level Considerations for Inclusion PDF file, 51 KB |
| Date | Program Effectiveness/Qualitye Updates |
|---|---|
| September 2008 | What to Look for in a Quality Inclusive Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Classroom Part 1 of 3 Environment PDF file, 335 KB |
| January 2009 | What to Look for in a Quality Inclusive Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Classroom Part 2 of 3 Curriculum PDF file, 52 KB |
| March 2009 | What to Look for in a Quality Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Classroom Part 3 of 3 Teaching PDF file, 47 KB |
| May 2009 | Using the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) in a Quality Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Inclusion Classroom PDF file, 50 KB |
| November 2009 | Collaborative Teams in Prekindergarten (Pre-K) Settings PDF file, 54 KB |
| January 2010 | Classroom Management – Rules, Routines, and Schedules PDF file, 472 KB |
| March 2010 | Supporting and Motivating Staff PDF file, 55 KB |
| December 2010 | Collaboration in the Classroom PDF file, 276 KB |
| Date | Transition eUpdates |
|---|---|
| January 2008 | Importance of Communication between Sending and Receiving Staff PDF file, 127 KB |
| February 2008 | Transition Tools from Floridas Transition Project PDF file, 365 KB |
| January 2009 | Strategies that Work for Transition PDF file, 62 KB |
| March 2009 | Using Childrens Literature to Support Successful Transitions PDF file, 65 KB |
| May 2009 | How is Our Interagency Agreement Working? A Checklist for Interagency Agreement Implementation PDF file, 38 KB |
| November 2009 | Transition to Kindergarten: Preparing for Changes PDF file, 53 KB |
| January 2010 | How Families Can Help Their Child Prepare For Transition to Kindergarten PDF file, 51 KB |
| December 2010 | Interagency Agreements PDF file, 48 KB |
4000 Central Florida Blvd, UCF-Teaching Academy, Suite 403, Orlando, FL 32816-1250
