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Kenya’s Informal Childcare Facilities: Preliminary Evidence and Policy Recommendations

This situation analysis examines the quality, challenges, and developmental impact of unregulated informal childcare facilities serving low-income households in Kenya. It highlights the implications for early cognitive development, women's economic participation, and the need for supportive policy frameworks.

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Practical Language Choices for Improving Foundational Literacy & Numeracy in sub-Saharan Africa

A how-to guide for policymakers and educators on navigating language-of-instruction decisions in foundational literacy and numeracy programs across sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing mother tongue and multilingual education.

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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Toolkit

This toolkit provides a practical guide to culturally responsive pedagogy, drawing on foundational frameworks by scholars like Gloria Ladson-Billings and Geneva Gay. It offers strategies for asset-based learning, inclusive curriculum design, and reflective teaching practices to support diverse learners.

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Conscious Discipline: A Social-Emotional Learning and Classroom Management Methodology

This document introduces Conscious Discipline, an adult-first social-emotional learning program developed by Dr. Becky Bailey. It emphasizes self-regulation, neuroscience, and positive behavioral guidance to foster safe learning environments for young children.

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Conscious Discipline and PBIS: Can Schools Use Them Together?

This document explores the compatibility between Conscious Discipline and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), highlighting how both frameworks utilize proactive, multi-tiered approaches to foster self-regulation, social-emotional competence, and positive behavior in early childhood and school settings.

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Lowercase Letter Formation Teacher Guide

This practical teacher guide provides explicit, systematic instructions for teaching lowercase letter formation, pencil grip, and handwriting to support early literacy and foundational learning.

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Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Teacher Training Guide

This training document outlines the meaning, rationale, and structural components of an Individualized Education Programme (IEP) for learners with special needs and disabilities. It provides teachers with practical guidance on assessing performance, setting learning outcomes, and planning inclusive education interventions.

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From Weighing Children to Understanding Growth: Scaling Growth Monitoring and Promotion in Ethiopia

This learning brief examines the Healthy Village Programme in Ethiopia, focusing on scaling Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) for children under two by integrating length measurement, nutrition counseling, and behavior change to prevent stunting.

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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Referral Pathways and Child Protection Guidelines

This document outlines standard operating procedures and referral pathways for responding to gender-based violence, featuring dedicated protocols and contacts for child protection services. It supports safe, confidential handling of cases involving children and families within educational and community settings.

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Practical Guide for Developing Child Friendly Spaces

A comprehensive operational guide focused on establishing and managing Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) in emergency and community contexts, incorporating early childhood programming, safety, inclusion, and child protection standards.

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Safe Spaces and School Environments in Education in Emergencies

This toolkit chapter outlines guidelines for establishing safe learning spaces, child-friendly spaces, and temporary school infrastructure during crises, addressing the needs of young learners in emergencies.

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Youth-Centred Capacity Building on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and the African Union Transitional Justice Policy

This training manual guides civil society organisations in implementing youth-focused mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs within conflict-affected communities, aligning with the African Union Transitional Justice Policy.

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