National Early Childhood Inclusion Indicators Initiative The contents of this topical area are designed for the administrators of state agencies responsible for services to young children and their families, including child care, Head Start, education, and early intervention. ECTA Inclusion Page
Creating Inclusive Environments and Learning Experiences for Infants and Toddlers This Infant/Toddler Resource Guide explores inclusive practices for infants and toddlers with identified or suspected disabilities or other special needs. Resource Guide
A Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs The “Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs,” released jointly by the Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on September 14, 2015, states that all young children with disabilities should have access to … Continue reading ED/HHS Policy Statement on Inclusion
A Joint Position Statement of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) This DEC/NAEYC joint position statement offers a definition of early childhood inclusion and offers recommendations for how the position statement should be used by families, practitioners, administrators, policy makers, and others to improve … Continue reading DEC/NAEYC Position Statement on Inclusion