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.
Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say and How to be an Ally
ABOUT DEMYSTIFYING DISABILITY An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and…
Developmentally Appropriate Practice Working with Infants and Toddlers
This “News You Can Use” explores the meaning behind developmentally appropriate practice and working with infants and toddlers. The real-life scenarios from Head Start are informative and provide a closer…
Dialogue on Disabilities: Celebrating Abilities
In an effort to continue its commitment to motivate individuals to take action and to include more people with disabilities in the workplace, in schools, neighborhoods and in all aspects…
Differentiation in Preschool
Differentiated instruction allows us to tailor our teaching to the needs of individual students. Is it possible to offer very young children differentiated learning contexts and challenges? Does it involve…
Disability Social History Project
People with disabilities have an exciting and rich history that should be shared with the world. This website is dedicated to sharing this history. Features include a timeline of disability…
Distance Learning Toolkit: Key Practices to Support Students Who Learn Differently
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, distance learning has been a challenge for many educators, families, and students. That includes the 1 in 5 students who learn differently. Students who struggle academically or who…
Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is an organization designed for individuals who work with—or on behalf of—children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. DEC, a…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Disability (Video)
In this film, Michelle Middleton takes a humorous look at people’s reactions to her cerebral palsy. The 26-year-old has created the piece, with the help of Fixers, to encourage others…
Dr. Kathleen Gallagher: Assembly of the Healthy Child (Video)
In her talk “Assembly of the Healthy Child: The Next Steps,” educational psychologist Kathleen Gallagher discusses how investing in high-quality early childhood programs, especially for children whose families live in…
DRaccess Video Library
Find these Inclusion Videos under the “General Interest” tab: Getty’s Door To Inclusion (Kindergarten) (Video) Getty’s Window to Inclusion: The Chance to Be Like Any Other Kid (Video) A Mother’s…
Early Childhood Inclusion Checklists
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…
Early Childhood Inclusion Joint Position Statement by DEC and NAEYC (PDF)
A Joint Position Statement of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
