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.
NAEYC Position Statement on Equity
All children have the right to equitable learning opportunities that help them achieve their full potential as engaged learners and valued members of society. Thus, all early childhood educators have…
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials
This website was developed by a cooperative agreement between CAST and the US Department of Education (IDEAs that Work). Accessible educational materials, or AEM, are materials and technologies usable for…
National Center on Universal Design for Learning
Founded in 2009, the National UDL Center supports the effective implementation of UDL by connecting stakeholders in the field and providing resources and information about UDL basics, advocacy, implementation, research,…
National Early Childhood Indicators Initiative
A national initiative with partners across early care and education working to develop indicators that address inclusive policies and practices at the state, local program leadership and early care and…
Natural Resources Monthly Resources
Subscribe to this monthly newsletter from an expert in early childhood inclusion to get free resources on a variety of topics. Example topics include: May 2021: Free resources to support…
NORD Rare Disease Information
Access the rare disease information you need, download rare disease reports and find patient organizations on this site devoted to rare diseases.
Not Special Needs, Just Human Needs
See the video and discussion about why. Sure, people with Down syndrome may need extra assistance. Sometimes they even need significant assistance, and adjustments, to meet a particular need. But…
Ollibean
Ollibean is a dynamic community of parents, families and advocates in the disability community working together for a more socially just, accessible and inclusive world. Read the Blog posts by…
Online and Hybrid Learning: An Equity Checklist for Schools (PDF)
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many of the longstanding inequities in our educational system. Black and Brown students, students living in poverty, and other historically underserved groups have been disproportionately…
Our Two Brains, Mindfulness and Decision-Making,
Long before any of the neuroscience was known, Winston Churchill said, “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” Although he didn’t know it, Mr. Churchill was actually describing the…
ParaEducate Blog
Strategies for para-educators in inclusive classrooms. Fear and Inclusion
PEAT’s Suite Online: Self-Guided Module: Physical Environment and Assistive Tools
Access this learning module for PEAT’s Suite to explore and practice using environmental features, as well as universal, modified and specialized assistive tools. NOTE: The module at this link is…
