Outstanding Practices in Inclusion Recognition

Does your program implement high quality inclusive practices?

If you do, you will want to consider applying for the Outstanding Practices in Inclusion recognition that will be celebrated at the next Sharing A Vision Conference in 2025.  Early CHOICES, as the Illinois State Board of Education Preschool Inclusion Initiative, along with the Early Childhood LRE Stakeholders Consortium will administer the award. For some basic information please see this informational flyer.

Please view our informational webinar for more information on applying for the Outstanding Practices in Inclusion recognition!  The webinar covers who is eligible to apply, the overall process and requirements. Review this Eligibility Checklist to see what is the required to apply.

The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP), is a research-based assessment tool that assesses the quality of the inclusive preschool classroom and is used in OPI.   To learn more visit our webpage dedicated to ICP. You can also view the Inclusive Classroom Profile for Self-Reflection webinar to review the twelve practices of high-quality inclusion and hear strategies to use it for self-reflection as part of your Illinois Inclusion Guidelines self assessment.

Resources

• Illinois Inclusion Guidelines
• Illinois Inclusion Guidelines Checklist
• OPI Professional Development Form
• Commitment to Apply with Supporting Evidence Form due by 12/21/23
• Eligibility Checklist

2022 Outstanding Practices in Inclusion Recognition

• Hillsboro CUSD #3

2019 Outstanding Practices in Inclusion Recognition

• Mannheim District 83 Early Childhood Center

2018 Outstanding Practices in Inclusion Recognition

•  Schaumburg District 54 Early Learning Center
• Stock Elementary School, Chicago Public Schools