Inclusive Practice
Links to information, tools, websites and other resources that support the development, management and sustainability of inclusive practices in early care and education settings are found in this area.
Terminology Matters- Language That Respects Individuals with Disabilities (PDF)
In this PowerPoint Mary Ann Shaw, full time faculty member at Saint Francis University, provides an engaging summary of what to say and what not to say when talking about…
The DRM Regional Resource Directory: California
This site has an extensive list of links to nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving people with disabilities in California.
The Genius of Play
It’s more than play! Through play, kids learn valuable skills they’ll use for a lifetime. The Genius of Play is your one-stop source for play ideas that build on these…
The Inclusion Podcast
Julie Causton & Kristie Pretti-Frontczak’s describe the key takeaways from their podcast episode that provides talking points to address family concerns about inclusion and gives you access to additional resources…
They Use Person First Language and Forget Our Humanity
This Blog post is about disability language and autism. It is written by Amy Sequenzia, a nonverbal autistic (as she requests to be called).
Think Inclusive
Where education meets advocacy… Think Inclusive Favorites on YouTube Five Secrets to Being a Special Education Teacher and Still Love Your Job
Think Inclusive: Four Children’s Books About Empathy That Shows That Everyone Matters
“Unfortunately, children often experience a lack of empathy for their differences, both among their peers and among the adults in their lives. Empathy is a learned skill; it can, and…
TIES Center
TIES brings together recognized experts in inclusive education to provide evidence-based resources, tools, curricula, and reports so students with disabilities, including those with extensive support needs, can learn in classrooms…
Tip Sheet: Child Development Principles and DAP Decision-Making Tool (PDF)
“Developmentally appropriate practice requires both meeting children where they are—which means that teachers must get to know them well —and enabling them to reach goals that are both challenging and…
Tip Sheet on UDL: About Universal Design for Learning in Inclusive Early Childhood Environments (PDF)
UDL is a framework for intentionally, proactively, and reflectively addressing the learning needs of diverse and exceptional learners in the classroom (CAST, 2018). It contains principles that guide the selection…
Transitional Kindergarten California
TKCalifornia is an online hub for finding easy-to-use resources for administrators, teachers, and parents as California expands Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to serve all 4-year-olds. Many educators over the years have…
Top Seven Science of Happiness Podcasts of 2020
Greater Good Magazine shares their favorite podcast episodes of the year to help you find meaning, connection, and well-being.
