Inclusion is not simply about physical proximity. It is about intentionally planning for the success of all students.
Think Inclusive
The purpose of Beginning Together is to ensure that children with special needs are incorporated, and appropriate inclusive practices are promoted, in the training and technical assistance provided by the existing cadre of trainers in California. This is accomplished through a “training of trainers” institute, regional outreach activities, revision/development of written materials, support to institute graduates, and support of inclusive practices in other PITC activities, such as the demonstration programs.
Beginning Together is administered by WestEd and is sponsored by the California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division.
Upcoming Events
2024/25 Inclusion Webinar Series
The California Department of Social Services, in collaboration with WestEd, is offering a series of free webinars. Download the flyer for further information and dates (PDF)
This series is designed to support inclusive practices for center-based programs, family child care homes, Head Start/Early Head Start, preschool programs, and family/friends/neighbor caregivers. Direct service providers, administrators, special educators, trainers, coaches, and others who support inclusion are all encouraged to attend.El Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California, (California Department of Social Services), en colaboración con WestEd, está ofreciendo una serie de seminarios web gratuitos. Descargue el folleto para más información y fechas (PDF)
Esta serie está diseñada para apoyar prácticas inclusivas para programas basados en centros, hogares de cuidado infantil familiar, Head Start/Early Head Start, programas preescolares y cuidadores familiares/amigos/vecinos. Los proveedores de servicios directos, administradores, educadores especiales, entrenadores, coaches y otras personas que apoyan la inclusión están invitados a asistir.
Beginning Together For Inclusive Child Care | 2025 Inclusion Facilitator Institute
In March 2025, Beginning Together will hold a virtual Institute for Inclusion Facilitator with Training-of-Trainers sessions, offered as a combination of synchronous and asynchronous activities.
Download the Institute flyer for details and registration (PDF)
For More Information
Email: beginningtogether@wested.org | Telephone: (760) 304-5200 | Fax: (760) 304-5252