Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs

Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs

Successful Strategies from Experienced Early Childhood Educators

Presentation Team

Linda Brekken

Amanda Schwartz

Webinar Objectives

Define inclusion in ECE settings

Discuss benefits and challenges

Learn successful strategies from

state and local educators

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POLL

Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with

Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Education September 14, 2015

oint-statement-full-text.pdf

POLL

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DEC/NAEYC Position Statement

Key elements: Access Participation Support

What is Inclusion?

"including children with disabilities in early childhood programs, together with their peers without disabilities;

"holding high expectations and intentionally promoting participation in all learning and social activities, facilitated by individualized accommodations; and

"using evidence-based services and supports to foster their development (cognitive, language, communication, physical,

behavioral, and social-emotional), friendships with peers, and sense of belonging."

Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. 9/14/2015. Page 3.

Natural Environments

Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. 9/14/2015. Page 4.

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Least Restrictive Environment



Inclusion for all

"from those with the mildest disabilities to those with the most significant disabilities."

Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. 9/14/2015. Page 3.

Benefits

Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. 9/14/2015. Page 6-7.

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Barriers

Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. 9/14/2015. Page 6-7.

Recommendations

For States, Local Programs, Families Statewide and local

collaboration

Recommendations

For States, Local Programs, Families Statewide and local

collaboration Policies that promote inclusion

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