Blended practices

Blended practices refer to “the integration of practices that can be used to address the needs of all children in inclusive settings” (Grisham-Brown, Hemmeter, and Pretti-Frontczak, 2017, p. 7). 

If you are interested in learning more about the blended practices model, each book below is available from our T/TAC lending library: 

• Grisham-Brown, J., Hemmeter, M.L., & Pretti-Frontczak, K. (2017). Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings (2nd ed.). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
• Grisham-Brown, J., & Pretti-Frontczak, K. (2011). Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings: The Blended Practices Approach 
• Pretti-Frontczak, K., Grisham-Brown, J., & Sullivan, L.(Eds.) (2014). Blending Practices for All Children: Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series No. 16. Paul H Brookes Pub. Co.

Please visit our library for more information about the evidence-based curriculum available for checking out.

Additionally, the Virginia Department of Education provides resources on early childhood curriculum and instruction.