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We wish to thank the families and early childhood education teams who have partnered with us to create the videos in the Results Matter Video Library. CDE produces these videos for professional development activities and obtains voluntary written permission from all parties who appear in these video clips.
How to Access the Videos
You can watch the clips online or download QuickTime versions of the videos for use in professional development activities. To download the Apple QuickTime .MOV file, select the DOWNLOAD VIDEO link located below each video. NOTE: If you download any of these video files you will need a free media player that will play video files such as VLC Media Player or UMPlayer on both PCs and Macs. QuickTime Player is also recommended for Macs but not PCs.
Limitations on Video Use
- You may not use any of the videos on this site for commercial purposes.
- You may not edit, alter, transform or build upon any of the videos on this site.
- You may not download and re-upload a video file on this site to any website. However, you may use the YouTube share option to link to or embed the video on another website.
NOTICE
These videos were produced and posted to this website with voluntary written permission from all parties who appear in the videos including program staff, volunteers and parents/guardians on their own behalf and that of their children.
These videos are NOT extracted in any form from child assessment records but rather were produced by CDE for professional development activities.
For more information about the video library, please contact:
- Marcia Blum, Preschool Special Education Specialist - Email Marcia Blum
Video Categories
(Click on a category below to view a list of videos)
Clips for Practicing Observation, Documentation and Assessment Skills
(View Only Practice Clips in Spanish)
These clips were developed to be used in professional development activities to give early care and education providers an opportunity to practice observation and documentation skills.
Using Video for Reflection and Coaching at SD27J Preschool (Runtime: 5:47)
This clip describes how video is being used as a foundation for self-reflection and coaching at SD27J Preschool in Brighton, Colorado.
Example of Using Video for Coaching at SD27J Preschool (Runtime: 7:54)
This video illustrates the principles presented in "Overview of The Incredible Years at SD27L Preschool." It was recorded during one day in one classroom and includes scenes of Dinosaur School during group time, children using problem-solving strategies during play activities, and interviews with a child, a teacher, and a parent.
Aurelius Reading at Naptime (Runtime: 4:52)
This clip tells the story of how a preschool teacher used digital video and other technologies to help document and assess a young boy's notable skills and share the information with the child's family.
Overview of Dialogic Reading at SD27J Preschool (Runtime: 6:07)
This video describes how teachers in SD27J Preschool in Brighton, Colorado use this approach to interactive reading.
Example of Dialogic Reading at SD27J Preschool (Runtime: 4:15)
Overview of The Incredible Years at SD27J Preschool (Runtime: 4:15)
This video illustrates how teachers in SD27J Preschool in Brighton, Colorado use The Incredible Years, also known as "Dinosaur School."
Example of The Incredible Years at SD27J Preschool (Runtime: 7:52)
This video illustrates how teachers in SD27J Preschool in Brighton, Colorado use The Incredible Years, also known as "Dinosaur School."
Finley's Parent-Teacher Conference (Runtime: 11:03)
This video shows highlights of a parent-teacher conference. The meeting occurred during the half hour before school began and the parent brought two of her children, her preschooler, and infant, along with her. The video illustrates a variety of practices, including using engaging open-ended questions, active listening, positive ways to share information with families, having strengths-based discussions, and sharing photo and video documentation with families.
Connecting Learning Opportunities (Runtime: 1:34)
Early childhood educator Sarah Mogen discusses how she presents information to children in various but connected ways to reach different kinds of learners.
Linking Documentation and Curriculum (Runtime: 1:35)
Christina DeVarona, an early childhood educator, illustrates how documentation helps her plan and set up the curriculum, including gauging children's interests, understanding their learning styles, and expanding on ideas.
Sharing Documentation with Families (Runtime: 1:03)
Sarah Mogen discusses the importance of sharing documentation with families.
The Essential Role of Observation and Documentation (Runtime: 1:30)
Sarah Mogen discusses the importance of observing and documenting children’s participation in the classroom.
Using Documentation to Become a Better Teacher (Runtime: 3:12)
Sarah Mogen discusses the process of learning to use video and some of the benefits of using it in the classroom, including improving teaching skills.
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