Inclusion in Child Care and Preschool Settings: A Framework for Success

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Inclusion in Child Care and Preschool Settings
A Framework for Success

• Sarah A. Mulligan
• Executive Director
• Division for Early Childhood

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What are the issues you face?

• On the sticky notes attached to your handouts,
  identify three things that you feel are barriers
  to a child care system that is fully inclusive.
• WRITE BIG!

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The Challenge Game!!

• Put your three issues on the wall according to
  how big of a challenge you believe this issue is
  in your community or state.

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Inclusion requires both attitude and skill.
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Quality is directly linked to inclusion.
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Confidence is as important as competence.
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Ask questions and listen to the answers.
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Child care must be viewed in the context of the
family.
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Training and information must be readily
available.
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Content must be imbedded in existing routines.
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Create a community of learners.
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You have to Measure Progress.
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Framework for Success

• Quality Practices
• Quality Service
• Better Outcomes

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Elements for Success

• Federal System that encourages collaboration.
• State System that practices collaboration.
• Leaders who have vision.
• Family members who have a mission.
• Practitioners who have skill and intention.

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Recommended Practices
Quality Practices for All Children
Program
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What are the questions you will go home with?