Inclusive Practice
Embedded Instruction: Tools for Early Learning
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire)—In 2019, more than 716,000 preschool-age children received special education services. Yet only 38 percent received these services through the early childhood program they attended. Ivanhoe has…
Exploring Developmentally Appropriate Practice
“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…
Family Engagement: Collaborating with families of students with disabilities
This one-hour training module—a revision of Collaborating with Families, which was originally developed in cooperation with the PACER Center—addresses the importance of engaging the families of students with disabilities in…
First Barbie with Down Syndrome (Video)
In partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, the newest Barbie fashion doll was designed with purpose and inclusivity at the heart of every choice. With a shorter frame, rounder…
Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle of Michigan is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs. With over 75,000 visitors a month, the Friendship Circle…
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…
Genius of Play: Emotional Wellness Playbook (PDF)
Welcome to the “Emotional Wellness Playbook”! You are about to discover a carefully curated collection of play-based activities that are designed to help kids develop emotional intelligence and learn to…
Genius of Play Portal
If you are looking for ideas to help keep your kids occupied while engaging them in hands-on, playful activities and games, you’ve come to the right place. Our new Genius…
Grant, a six year old with heart (Video)
Meet Grant. He’s is six years old and has Diastrophic Dysplasia. He wants to share with you his own unique path to walk as a dwarf and prove he’s just…
Great Expectations Inclusive Preschool (Video)
“A collaboration with Lifehouse Agency, the Marin County Office of Education and Dominican University to bring the first inclusive Preschool to Marin County. Let’s learn and play together to foster…
Guidelines for Writing About People with Disabilities (from the ADA National Network)
The words you use and the way you portray individuals with disabilities matters. This factsheet, from the ADA Network.gov provides guidelines for portraying individuals with disabilities in a respectful and…
Hayward Unified School District Early Learning Inclusive Practices
Hayward Unified School District has created a website focused on inclusive practices funded through their Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program (IEEEP) grant, and is designed to provide a “one-stop” resource…