The preschool inclusion toolbox : how to build and lead a high-quality program

Barton, Erin Elizabeth (author.). Smith, Barbara J. (Added Author).

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"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781598576672 (paperback)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 197 p. : ill., map ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Baltimore, Maryland : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co, 2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-189) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Lifelong experiences with inclusion : a personal story / Linda Frederick -- I. Laying the groundwork for preschool inclusion -- 1. What is quality inclusion? / Jaclyn D. Joseph -- 2. Preschool inclusion challenges and solutions / Alissa L. Rausch -- 3. Creating policies and procedures that support preschool inclusion / Jaclyn D. Joseph -- II. Evidence-based practices that support preschool inclusion -- 4. Administrative support: effective professional development for high-quality preschool inclusion / Barbara J. Smith -- 5. Evidence-based practices for successful inclusion / Jaclyn D. Joseph -- III. Making preschool inclusion happen -- 6. Measuring the quality of inclusive classrooms / Geneva J. Hallett -- 7. Making individualized child placement decisions / Geneva J. Hallett -- 8. Bringing it all together / Erin E. Barton.