- Indicators of Quality Inclusion in Early Childhood Colorado Department of Education | February 2017
The Indicators of Quality Inclusion in Early Childhood (IQI-EC) was developed through comprehensive review of early childhood inclusion research, the compilation of extant tools of early childhood quality inclusion, and with advisement from the Colorado Preschool Special Education Advisory Committee by Deb Schell-Frank, Wynette Howard and Sandra Link. A complete list of tools used in development of the IQI-EC can be found referenced in the endnotes. The contents of this resource were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. - State Early Childhood Inclusion Self-Assessment (PDF) July 28, 2018
This self-assessment aids states in looking at the state level partnerships and policies that are needed to support inclusion throughout the state. - Local District Preschool Inclusion Self-Assessment (PDF) February 1, 2018
This self-assessment serves as a guide for local school districts in developing, implementing and supporting inclusive policies and practices. - Pennsylvania Preschool Inclusion Self-Evaluation Tool (PDF) July 2013
The purpose of this self-evaluation tool is to provide a framework for discussion that promotes partnerships to benefit young children with special needs and their families in preschool. It is organized within the broad categories of access, participation and support as described by the DEC/NAEYC Position Statement on Inclusion. - Laying the Groundwork for Inclusion: Preschool Inclusion Self-Checklist (PDF) Sept 2018
This excerpt from The Preschool Inclusion Tool Box provides an introduction to inclusion and a description of the seven research based elements of inclusion along with a self-checklist to assess your own program needs. - 12 Key Practices for Early Childhood Inclusion (The Inclusive Classroom Profile) Sept 2018
The 12 key inclusion practices are evidence-based practices from the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™) by Elena P. Soukakou, Ph.D. It’s a great tool for assessing your program’s current inclusive practices, establishing a baseline for measuring future progress, and guiding your program’s future quality improvement efforts. This blog post explains the 12 key practices and gives examples. It provides links to a webinar, a case study and excerpt, and more.