Early Childhood Inclusion

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What is Early Childhood Inclusion?

It's the right of every infant and young child...regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members.

What Do We Mean by "Early Childhood Inclusion?" Finding a ...

Definition of Inclusion · Access: This means providing a wide range of activities and environments for every child by removing physical barriers and offering ...

Joint Policy Statement on Preschool Inclusion - ED.GOV

Early Childhood Inclusion: A Summary - NAEYC

Promoting development and belonging for every child is a widely held value among early education and intervention professionals and through- out our society.

Early Childhood Inclusion for Each and Every Child in Illinois

Inclusion is the principle that supports the education of children with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers rather than separately. Both the ...

Indicators of High-Quality Inclusion - ECTA Center

The Foundation for Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs · acquisition and use of knowledge and skills, · use of appropriate behaviors to meet their needs, ...

Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early ...

This policy statement, released jointly by the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, re-affirms that all young children ...

Early Childhood Inclusion: A Summary

Promoting development and belonging for every child is a widely held value among early education and intervention professionals and through- out our society.

Early Childhood Inclusion: What it Looks Like and Doesn't Look Like

The desired results of inclusive experiences for children with and without disabilities and their families include: a sense of belonging and membership in the ...

Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children With Disabilities in Early ...

As used in this document, “early childhood programs” refer to those that provide early care and education to children birth through age five, including but not ...

Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs | Virginia Department of ...

This guidance document is designed to assist Virginia's school divisions and early childhood communities in identifying, developing and sustaining inclusive ...

Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs | Extension

Inclusion is caring and educating children with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, which is usually the same natural environment (home or ...

Inclusive Early Education - Child Development (CA Dept of Education)

High-quality inclusion in early education supports children's development, relationships with peers, and a sense of belonging, which is true for children with ...

Creating a Shared Definition of Inclusion - ECTA Center

Early childhood inclusion embodies the values, policies, and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and his or her family, regardless ...

The Role of Inclusion in Child Development and Learning

At its core, inclusion is about belonging and feeling that your participation and voice are welcome. It's something everyone desires and ...

Meaningful Inclusion in Early Childhood - YouTube

How can a school meaningfully include students with disabilities in an early childhood program? In moving interviews, parents in this video ...

International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

Celebrating 25 years in 2025, the International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute is a premier educational experience focused on evidence-informed inclusive ...

Early Childhood Inclusion | Decal.ga.gov

This DEC/NAEYC joint position state- ment offers a definition of early childhood inclusion. The definition was designed not as a litmus test for determining ...

Early Childhood Inclusion AND Least Restrictive Environment - AWSA

LRE is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA says that children with IEPs should learn in their least restrictive environment ( ...