Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs...Inclusion for all “from those with the mildest...
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Inclusion in Early
Childhood ProgramsSuccessful Strategies from
Experienced Early Childhood Educators
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Presentation Team
Linda Brekken Amanda Schwartz
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Webinar Objectives
Define inclusion in ECE settings
Discuss benefits and challenges
Learn successful strategies from
state and local educators
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POLL
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Policy Statement on
Inclusion of Children with
Disabilities in Early
Childhood ProgramsU.S. Department of Health and
Human Services
U.S. Department of Education
September 14, 2015
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/earlylearning/j
oint-statement-full-text.pdf
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POLL
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DEC/NAEYC Position
Statement
Key elements:
Access
Participation
Support
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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.
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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
http://terrijacobsenportfolio.weebly.com/legislation.html
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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.
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Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. 9/14/2015. Page 6-7.
Benefits
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Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. 9/14/2015. Page 6-7.
Barriers
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RecommendationsFor States, Local Programs,
Families
Statewide and local
collaboration
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RecommendationsFor States, Local Programs,
Families
Statewide and local
collaboration
Policies that promote inclusion
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RecommendationsFor States, Local Programs,
Families
Statewide and local
collaboration
Policies that promote inclusion
Resource allocation
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RecommendationsFor States, Local Programs,
Families
Statewide and local
collaboration
Policies that promote inclusion
Resource allocation
Data-driven decision-making
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RecommendationsFor States, Local Programs,
Families
Statewide and local
collaboration
Policies that promote inclusion
Resource allocation
Data-driven decision-making
Professional Development
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RecommendationsFor States, Local Programs, Families
Statewide and local collaboration
Policies that promote inclusion
Resource allocation
Data-driven decision-making
Professional Development
Social Emotional and Behavioral Health
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Panel Introductions Beth Fairchild
Education Consultant
Early Intervention Technical Assistance
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
Lisa Parker
Division Chief for the Office of Child Development and Early
Learning/Bureau of Early Intervention Services
Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Human Services
Andi Knowlton
Director of Early Childhood Services Department
Napa County Office of Education
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Reactions to
the Policy Statement
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Preschool EI Programs
IUs, School Districts
Infant Toddler EI Programs
County based
Office of Child Development & Early Learning
Direct Service Staff/Early Intervention Providers
Department of
Education
Bureau of Early
Intervention
Services
Bureau
of
Subsidy
Bureau of
Early
Learning
Services
Bureau
of
Certificat
ion
Department of
Human
Services
Governor
Connections to Current Practices: Organization
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Connections to Current Practices:
Parent as Partners in
Professional Development (P3D)
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Connections to Current Practices:
Competence and Confidence Partners in
Policymaking Early Intervention (C2P2EI)
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Connections to Current Practices:
Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side
(GBYS)™ of PA
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Connections to Current Practices:
Include Me from the Start
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Vision and mission
Hiring practices
Connections to Current Practices:
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Vision and mission
Hiring practices
Integrated therapy model
Connections to Current Practices:
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Vision and mission
Hiring practices
Integrated therapy model
Community partnerships
Connections to Current Practices:
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Vision and mission
Hiring practices
Integrated therapy model
Community partnerships
History of high quality
services
Connections to Current Practices:
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Vision and mission
Hiring practices
Integrated therapy model
Community partnerships
History of high quality
services
Parent collaborations
Connections to Current Practices:
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Vision and mission
Hiring practices
Integrated therapy model
Community partnerships
History of high quality
services
Parent collaborations
Interagency and braided
funding
Connections to Current Practices:
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Vision and mission
Hiring practices
Integrated therapy model
Community partnerships
History of high quality services
Parent collaborations
Interagency and braided funding
Professional development
Connections to Current Practices:
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Strengths of the Statement Time
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Strengths of the Statement Time
Strategic planning
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Strengths of the Statement Time
Strategic planning
Starting smaller and working
incrementally
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Strengths of the Statement Time
Strategic planning
Starting smaller and working
incrementally
Shifting ideas and practices
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Strengths of the Statement Time
Strategic planning
Starting smaller and working
incrementally
Shifting ideas and practices
Validating high quality
services
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Strengths of the Statement Time
Strategic planning
Starting smaller and working
incrementally
Shifting ideas and practices
Validating high quality
services
Sustainable
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Strengths of the Statement Shifting attitudes
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Strengths of the Statement Shifting attitudes
Technical assistance
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Strengths of the Statement Shifting attitudes
Technical assistance
Access, participation, and
supports
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Gaps to Consider Funding
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Gaps to Consider Funding
Ongoing professional
development and
consultation
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Gaps to Consider Funding
Ongoing professional
development and
consultation
Different classroom models
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Gaps to Consider Funding
Ongoing professional
development and
consultation
Different classroom models
Understanding special
education funding
Moving away from place-
based thinking
Thinking about resources
differently
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Next Steps: Napa
Statewide policy
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Next Steps: Napa
Statewide policy
Collaborations across programs
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Next Steps: Napa
Statewide policy
Collaborations across programs
Partnerships with families
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Next Steps: Napa
Statewide policy
Collaborations across programs
Partnerships with families
Quality Rating Improvement Scale
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Next Steps: Napa
Classrooms in community schools
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Next Steps: Napa
Classrooms in community schools
Catalyst for change within school districts
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Next Steps: Napa
Classrooms in community schools
Catalyst for change within school districts
Children with autism
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Next Steps: Napa
Classrooms in community schools
Catalyst for change within school districts
Children with autism
Support for funding
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Next Steps: Pennsylvania
Statewide policy forum
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Next Steps: Pennsylvania
Statewide policy forum
Policy regarding suspension and expulsion
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Next Steps: Pennsylvania
Statewide policy forum
Policy regarding suspension and expulsion
Regional policy forums
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Next Steps: Pennsylvania
Statewide policy forum
Policy regarding suspension and expulsion
Regional policy forums
Joint meetings with ELC and SICC
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Next Steps: Pennsylvania
Statewide policy forum
Policy regarding suspension and expulsion
Regional policy forums
Joint meetings with ELC and SICC
Inclusion Cohort
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Next Steps: Pennsylvania
Statewide policy forum
Policy regarding suspension and expulsion
Regional policy forums
Joint meetings with ELC and SICC
Inclusion Cohort
STARS – re-visioning
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Additional Resources 2016 National Inclusion Webinar Series
http://ectacenter.org/~calls/2016/nationalinclusion.asp
A Joint Position Statement of the Division for Early
Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC) on Early
Childhood Inclusionhttps://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_update
dKS.pdf
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Children
and Families
are Counting on
YOU
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Contact UsLinda Brekken: [email protected]
Amanda Schwartz: [email protected]
Andi Knowlton: [email protected]
Beth Fairchild: [email protected]
Lisa Parker: [email protected]