The Right Stuff: Resources to Support the Full Participation of Each Young Child Camille Catlett

Early Childhood Inclusion: A Joint Position Statement of DEC and NAEYC

Early childhood inclusion embodies the values, policies, and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and his or her family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and society. The desired results of inclusive experiences for children with and without disabilities and their families include a sense of belonging and membership, positive social relationships and friendships, and development and learning to reach their full potential. The defining features of inclusion that can be used to identify high quality early childhood programs and services are access, participation, and supports.

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Liam’s Story: A Mother’s Voice

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Shifts in the Expectations Know Evidence Be able to do Evidence-Based Practices Recommended Practices

F FAMILY A ASSESSMENT C COLLABORATION I INSTRUCTION L LEADERSHIP I INTERACTION T TEAMING A AND T TRANSITION E ENVIRONMENT

Download a handout of free resources to support the use of DEC’s Recommended Practices at ons/inclusion-institute- presentations ons/inclusion-institute- presentations

ACCESS Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Assistive Technology PARTICIPATION Peer Supports Scaffolding Embedded Learning Tiered Models

A sampling of evidence and resources, related to each practice, to support your learning and professional development needs Find them online at inclusive-practices-resources-and-landing-pads inclusive-practices-resources-and-landing-pads