There are many factors that go into making a successful inclusive classroom or program. Learn more about the components and key points to consider here.
It’s the right thing to do and supported by federal and state legislation. In Illinois the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has some great resources to guide us as we look for ways to serve children with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Inclusion benefits each and every child. Check out the research and resources we have gathered in support of serving young children with IEPs with the same age peers.
The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a policy statement on inclusion of young children with disabilities in high-quality inclusive early childhood programs on September 14, 2015. An executive summary is also available.
If so you will want to consider applying for the Outstanding Practice in Inclusion recognition. The recognition will be celebrated at Sharing A Vision 2019. Early CHOICES along with the Early Childhood LRE Stakeholders Consortium will administer the recognition.
Early CHOICES is an Inclusion Initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education. We promote increasing high quality inclusive early care and education for each and every child birth to age 5. Our goal is to increase the number of children with disabilities receiving specialized services in regular early care and education settings. Early CHOICES in brief.
