Adapted from The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox, this infographic walks you through 7 key features of an effective inclusion program. Pinpointed with early childhood programs in mind, the list is also applicable to K-12 classrooms. Read and share with fellow inclusion advocates! Read More
Here's a helpful chart on which least-intrusive adaptations early childhood teams should make in certain situations so that young students can most benefit from play time. Read More
We know how the early childhood community supports inclusion, as does the law. But why? This infographic recognizes the top 9 ways children benefit from inclusion. Read More
In this excerpt, learn how to ensure that your child enters kindergarten with the prerequisite literacy skills necessary to learn how to read. Read More
Use the following excerpt from Successful Kindergarten Transitionas a guide to help families explore their experiences in the fall, winter, and spring of preschool. The intent is to engage the family member in a conversation about school, following up on themes that arise. Read More
This chapter defines components and types of inclusion support in the preschool setting. Examples of common inclusion support service delivery models are also introduced. Read More
Excerpted from Blocks and Beyond, this passage demonstrates how one aspect of math relates to spatial development in preschoolers and kindergarteners. Blocks and Beyond helps educators create a curriculum that actively promotes spatial development and sets the stage for strong math, science, and other academic skills. Read More
This chapter establishes shared book reading as a tool for developing preschool children's oral language and comprehension skills. Research about effective practices are discussed and the Project Words of Oral Reading and Language Development (WORLD) is introduced. Read More
Read the case studies and learn how how the TPOT can be used to inform the design, delivery, and evaluation of professional development related to implementation of Pyramid Model practices. The first case study illustrates how the TPOT could be used when coaching an individual teacher. The second case study describes the use of the TPOT at the program-wide level to identify professional development needs and then to plan and monitor professional development activities using a data-based decision-making framework. Read More
Download this Social-Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure (SEAM) sample form for a quick glance at the kinds of developmental milestones that SEAM assesses for children within the developmental range of 36–66 months. Read More
