First Steps to Preschool Inclusion : How to Jumpstart Your Programwide Plan

Interested in preschool inclusion, but not sure where to start? This introductory guide gathers everything you need to know to launch a successful inclusive early childhood programand get critical buy-in from your whole staff. A must for leaders of early childhood programs, this reader-friendly primer reveals how inclusive education benefits all children, how school staff and parents can work as a team to make it happen, and how to knock down common barriers to inclusion. Combining the latest research with the nuts and bolts of program development, this book will help current and future early childhood leaders assemble highly effective inclusion teams and develop programs where every child learns and thrives.READ THIS BOOK TOUnderstand what inclusion is and what it looks like in practiceAssess your program's readiness for inclusionDetermine what your program needs to make inclusion workLearn which federal laws support inclusion in different early childhood settingsCollaborate with staff and parents to develop and sustain key program changesBreak through the myths and misinformation that create resistance to inclusionPRACTICAL FEATURES: Quick tips, vignettes, reflection activities, FYIs, and helpful resource lists make this an ideal preservice text and a practical team-building tool for inservice professional development.A featured book in our Successful Early Childhood Inclusion Kit!See how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and school readiness.