Administration

Planning for systems change is complex and multifaceted. Early CHOICES is available to provide technical assistance to Illinois programs to support this change.

A few tools to get programs started is the our What Makes Inclusion Work in Early Childhood and the companion planning tool. Resources to support your planning are organized in this livebinder.

High quality inclusion is defined by the Illinois Inclusion Guidelines. These guidelines are exemplars in high quality inclusive practices. To complete a self-assessment with your program’s inclusion team, please explore the Illinois Inclusion Guidelines Checklist.

Our mindset is the key to unlock limitless possibilities for the children we support. Use this infographic to reflect on the power of focusing on supports over sorting of children.

The Inclusive Inquiry Cycle Self-Study and Planning Guide is designed to help you
collaborate with your staff and follow the steps of the Inclusive Inquiry Cycle as you
plan for continuous quality improvement, specifically regarding achieving high quality
inclusive classrooms for preschoolers.

Recommended Resources

Technical Assistance and Professional Learning for Teaming and High-Quality Inclusion, Emily Ropars and Ann Kremer

The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox, Erin E. Barton Ph.D., BCBA-D, Barbara J. Smith

First Steps to Preschool Inclusion, Sarika S. Gupta Ph.D., William R. Henninger IV, Ph.D., Megan E. Vinh Ph.D.

Making Preschool Inclusion Work, Anne Marie Richardson-Gibbs M.A., M. Diane Klein Ph.D., CCC-SLP