Supports

Systemic structures exist that support incentives, collaboration, professional development, teaming, mentoring, and coaching to maximize opportunities for all children to engage in play and learning activities with peers and adults.

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VDOE: Early Childhood Inclusive Practices
USDOE/USDHHS Policy Statement on the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
DEC/NAEYC Early Childhood Inclusion: A summary
ECTA Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood

VA-Leadership in Effective And Developmentally-appropriate Services in Virginia ECSE
Council for Exceptional Children- Division of Early Childhood (DEC)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI)
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA)
The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy)
Virginia Department of Education: Early Childhood
Infant Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITCVA)
Center of Excellence for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

Gupta, S., Henninger, W., & Vinh, M. (2014). First Steps to Preschool Inclusion: How to Jumpstart Your Programwide Plan. Brookes Publishing.

Richardson-Gibbs, A.M., & Klein, M.D. (2014). Making Preschool Inclusion Work: Strategies for Supporting Children, Teachers and Programs. Brookes Publishing.

Smith, B., & Barton, E. (2015). The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox: How To Build and Lead a High-Quality Program. Brookes Publishing.