The preschool inclusion toolbox : how to build and lead a high-quality program / Erin E. Barton, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, and Barbara J. Smith, University of Colorado Denver, with invited contributions.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-189) and index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: About the Downloads -- About the Authors -- About the Contributors -- Foreword -- Dedication -- IntroductionAppendix Ia: Fact Sheet of Research on Preschool Inclusion -- Appedix Ib: IDEA Provisions Supporting Preschool Inclusion -- Appendix Ic: NAEYC/DEC Inclusion Position Statement -- Appendix Id: Lifelong Experiences with Inclusion: A Personal Story -- Section I: Laying the Groundwork for Preschool Inclusion -- 1. What is Quality Inclusion? -- Erin E. Barton and Jaclyn D. Joseph -- 2. Preschool Inclusion Challenges and Solutions -- Barbara J. Smith, Erin E. Barton, and Alissa Rausch -- 3. Creating Policies and Procedures that Support Preschool Inclusion -- Barbara J. Smith, Elizabeth A. Steed, and Jaclyn D. JosephAppendix 3a: Spotlight on Discourse, Values, and Professional Ethics -- Appendix 3b: Sample of an Issue Brief -- Appendix 3c: Template of an Issue Brief -- Section II: Evidence-based Practices that support Preschool Inclusion -- 4. Effective Professional Development for High Quality Preschool Inclusion -- Elizabeth A. Steed and Barbara J. Smith -- 5. Evidence-Based Practices for Successful Inclusion -- Erin E. Barton, Lois M. Pribble, and Jaclyn D. Joseph -- Section III: Making Preschool Inclusion Happen -- 6. Measuring the Quality of Inclusive Classrooms -- Ching-I Chen, Erin E. Barton, & Geneva J. Hallett -- 7. Making Individualized Child Placement Decisions -- Erin E. Barton, Debbie Cate, Katy McCullough, & Geneva J. Hallett -- 8. Bringing It All Together -- Erin E. Barton -- References -- Resources -- Index .
Summary:
"The purpose of this book is to help preschool administrators achieve the appropriate educational placement of young children with disabilities in inclusive preschool settings. This handbook guides preschool administrators through the development of effective inclusion policies and a plan of action for their successful implementation. The authors cover all aspects of establishing a placement process that complies with IDEA requirements, including introductory information on related research and policy, ways to identify and overcome challenges, professional development, evidence-based practice for successful inclusion, and quality indicators of inclusion. The final chapter shows readers how to pull these concepts together and put them in the context of each child's unique situation and needs to make the best placement decisions. The book includes appendices throughout the book to help administrators implement preschool inclusion"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.