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1 Quality Inclusive Practices Checklist Access Participation Supports highlighted terms Heartland Equity and Inclusion Project

2 Does the program s philosophy/mission promote inclusive practices? Do administrators and staff have an inclusive attitude and spirit valuing cultural, linguistic and ability diversity? # Children Enrolled: # Children with Disabilities: Diversity of Races / Ethnicities (record # or % of children): Diversity of Home Languages (list): Socioeconomic Diversity: Comprehensive system to evaluate the program:

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4 Access toolbox A. Universal Design toolbox A1. Equitable Use environmental design and materials A2. Flexibility in Use design and materials A3. Perceptible Information clearly communicated. environmental environmental expectations are

5 A4. Simple and Intuitive Use environmental design and materials. A5. Tolerance for Error- children success when interacting with the environment and materials. A6. Low Physical Effort interac with the environment and material. A7. Size and Space for Approach and Use children interact with environment and materials based on abilit, interest, and goals.

6 B. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) toolbox B1. B2. B3. Intentional teaching methods and strategies are used to children.

7 C. Assistive Technology (AT) toolbox C1. Low tech supports such laminated picture boards C2. High tech supports such as augmented are used. communication devices are used.

8 D. Adaptations toolbox D1. Adaptations provided are appropriate to the child s strengths and challenges. D2. Appropriate adaptations are provided across daily routines and activities.

9 Participation toolbox A. Embedded Instruction and Other Naturalistic Interventions toolbox A1. Daily, naturally occurring activities and routines support individual learning goals from the IFSP or IEP. A2. Embedded instruction is distributed within regular activities and routines. A3. ools and strategies child s meaningful engagement in the classroom community.

10 A4. Practitioners use both incidental and intentional teaching methods. A5. Practitioners support peer social relationships. A6. Practitioners facilitate collaborative problem-solving between children. A7. Practitioners use techniques to support children s successful transitions between activities.

11 B. Scaffolding Strategies toolbox B1. Practitioners scaffold children s language, play and activities with appropriate use of modeling. B2. Practitioners scaffold children s language, play and activities with appropriate use of response prompting strategies. B3. Practitioners scaffold children s language, play and activities through provision of corrective feedback.

12 C. Tiered Models of Instruction toolbox C1. Formative, universal screening is monitor their development and learning. C2. Formative, progress monitoring is periodically on all children in a classroom or program to to gather the information needed to guide instruction. C3. Instruction utilizes a developmentally appropriate, research-based curriculum. C4. Instruction is differentiated according to children s needs, backgrounds, preferences and differences.

13 C5. Progress monitoring results are used to target small groups that need additional instruction. C6. Intensive, explicit, systematic, individualized instruction is based on progress monitoring.

14 Supports (systems-level) toolbox A. Professional Development toolbox A1. The program has an orientation process for new staff that addresses the unique aspects of working in an inclusive classroom. A2. There is a comprehensive and ongoing system for staff development. A3. Staff and therapists participate in professional development that includes specific knowledge and skills on evidence-based practices that define high-quality inclusive environments.

15 B. Models of Collaboration toolbox B1. Classroom team s plans are incorporated into the research-based curriculum. B2. Families and professionals, including general education practitioners, work as a team to plan, deliver, and evaluate EI and/or ECSE services. B3. All team members, including general education practitioners, participate in the IEP and/or IFSP process. B4. Effective, ongoing two-way communication facilitates the collaboration of community agencies and other community partners.

16 C. Family-Professional Collaboration C1. A consistent, ongoing system for family involvement is established. toolbox C2. Respectful, responsive relationships have been developed between families and professionals. C3. Practitioners model cultural competence in their interactions with each and every family. C4. Families and professionals engage in shared decision-making to establish mutually agreed upon goals and develop resources, supports and services that support transitions between programs.

17 Quality Inclusive Practices Checklist Summary Defining Feature of Inclusion Access Strength Challenge Participation Supports

18 Challenge Steps to Address Person(s) Responsible Resources or Supports Needed Timeline for Completion

19 Quality Inclusive Practices Checklist Glossary

20 Coaching Model Consultative Model Corrective Feedback Co-Teach Cultural Competence Differentiated instruction Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Early Intervention (EI) RETURN TO FORM

21 Embedded Instruction Engagement Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) Individual Education Program (IEP) Incidental Teaching Inclusion (official definition by DEC and NAEYC) Intentional Teaching RETURN TO FORM

22 Itinerant Special Educators / Therapists Modeling Progress Monitoring Push-in Therapy/Model Pull-out Therapy/Model Response Prompting Strategies Transitions Between Activities Transitions Between Programs Universal Screening RETURN TO FORM

23 Quality Inclusive Practices Checklist Toolboxes

24 Access Toolbox Articles Policy Advisory: The Law on Inclusive Education Early Childhood Inclusion: A Joint Position Statement of the DEC & NAEYC Early Childhood Special Education Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Guidance Paper

25 Online Application Activities Building the Legacy: A Training Curriculum on IDEA 2004 Other Resources Win-Win Inclusive Preschool Settings RETURN TO FORM

26 Adaptation Toolbox Articles Play Modifications for Children with Disabilities Online Application Activities CONNECT Module 5: Assistive Technology Interventions

27 Other Resources Getting Kids Involved: Creating Opportunities for Learning Cara s Kit: Creating Adaptations for Routines and Activities RETURN TO FORM

28 Assistive Technology Toolbox Articles Assistive Technology: Supporting the Participation of Children with Disabilities Online Application Activities CONNECT Module 5: Assistive Technology Interventions

29 Other Resources Tots n Tech Assistive Technology for Infants, Toddlers and Young Children Quality Inclusive Practices: Resources and Landing Pads

30 Tools of inclusion: Assistive technology for young children RETURN TO FORM

31 Embedded Instruction Toolbox Articles DEC Recommended Practices Toolkit: Embedded Instruction Online Application Activities CONNECT Module 1: Embedded Interventions

32 Other Resources Quality Inclusive Practices: Resources and Landing Pads DEC Recommended Practices Toolkit: Embedded Instruction Quality Inclusive Practices: Resources and Landing Pads RETURN TO FORM

33 Family Professional Collaboration Toolbox Articles Dimensions of Family and Professional Partnerships: Constructive Guidelines for Collaboration Online Application Activities CONNECT Module 4: Family-Professional Partnerships

34 Star Legacy Module: Collaborating with Families Other Resources Quality Inclusive Practices: Resources and Landing Pads Guiding Principles and Practices for Delivery of Family Centered Services RETURN TO FORM

35 Models of Collaboration Toolbox Articles Coaching in Early Childhood Service Delivery Models for Educating Young Children with Special Needs

36 Online Application Activities CONNECT Module 3: Communication for Collaboration Implementation Guide: Operating Standards for High Quality Inclusive Child Care

37 Other Resources Adopting a Consultation Model in Itinerant ECSE Services Quality Inclusive Practices: Resources and Landing Pads DEC Recommended Practices: A Comprehensive Guide for Practical Applications in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education RETURN TO FORM

38 Participation Toolbox Articles Policy Advisory: The Law on Inclusive Education Online Application Activities Building the Curriculum: A Training Curriculum on IDEA 2004

39 Other Resources Engagement of Every Child in the Preschool Classroom Inclusion and Joy RETURN TO FORM

40 Professional Development Toolbox Articles What Do We Mean by Professional Development in the Early Childhood Field? Online Application Activities Paraeducators at Work

41 Other Resources Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)

42 National Head Start Association (NHSA) RETURN TO FORM

43 Scaffolding Toolbox Articles Modeling Online Application Activities CONNECT Module 1: Embedded Interventions - Peer Supports

44 CONNECT Module 1: Embedded Interventions - Routine in the Community CONNECT Module 1: Embedded Interventions - Individualized Scaffolding Strategies Other Resources Quality Inclusive Practices: Resources and Landing Pads RETURN TO FORM

45 Support (systems-level) Toolbox Articles Policy Advisory: The Law on Inclusive Education Early Childhood Inclusion: A Joint Position Statement of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

46 Online Application Activities What Makes Inclusion Work Other Resources RETURN TO FORM

47 Tiered Models of Instruction Toolbox Articles Recognition Response: An Early Intervening System for Young Children At-Risk for Learning Disabilities Response to Intervention (RTI) in Early Childhood: Building Consensus on the Defining Features

48 Online Application Activities CONNECT Module 7: Tiered Instruction Other Resources Quality Inclusive Practices: Resources and Landing Pads Implementing RTI: Prairie Children Preschool RETURN TO FORM

49 Transitions Between Programs Toolbox Articles Transition to Kindergarten: Policy Implications for Struggling Learners and Those Who May Be At Risk for Learning Disabilities Designing and Implementing Successful Early Childhood Transition Processes Promoting Smooth Transitions to Kindergarten

50 Online Application Activities CONNECT Module 2: Transition Other Resources When I m 3, Where Will I Be? RETURN TO FORM

51 Universal Design & Universal Design for Learning Toolbox Articles Universal Design of Early Childhood Education Online Application Activities Universal Design for Learning: Creating a Learning Environment that Challenges and Engages All Students

52 Other Resources About UDL National Center on the Universal Design of Education Quality Inclusive Practices: Resources and Landing Pads RETURN TO FORM

53 Quality Inclusive Practices Checklist Resources

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