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Embedding Inclusion into North Carolina’s Child Care System

Explore the pivotal role of inclusion in North Carolina's child care system through the lens of the 2015 National Inclusion Institute. Delve into the involvement of the Division of Child Development and Early Education, the partnership between Child Care Resource and Referral and CONNECT, and the implementation of inclusive practices. Uncover how inclusion is integrated into the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) and professional development processes, aiming to support children of all abilities. Discover the training initiatives, collaborative frameworks, and resources driving the inclusive ethos in early childhood education.

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Embedding Inclusion into North Carolina’s Child Care System

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  1. Embedding Inclusion into North Carolina’s Child Care System National Inclusion Institute 2015

  2. Introductions Susan Butler-Staub NC Child Care Resource & Referral Council, Child Care Resources Inc. Jennifer Johnson Division of Child Development and Early Education Cindy Broadway Child Care Resources Inc. Ashley Reid Child Care Resources Inc. Cassia Simms-Smith Partners for Children and Families Jennifer Bolz Craven Smart Start

  3. Session Format 2015 National Inclusion Institute • Interest and Involvement of the Division of Child Development and Early Education • Background of the Child Care Resource and Referral and CONNECT Partnership • Overview of the Professional Development Process & Foundations of Inclusion Curriculum • Panel Discussion • Questions from Audience

  4. Interest and Involvement of the Division of Child Development and Early Education 2015 National Inclusion Institute • Inclusion is one of the 9 approved areas of focus for required annual training • DCDEE funds training on inclusion and working with children with special needs and their families through the CCR&R system

  5. Interest and Involvement of the Division of Child Development and Early Education 2015 National Inclusion Institute Moving to a coordinated approach: • Standardizing the inclusion training offered through the CCR&R system • Incentivizing and rewarding inclusive practices in the QRIS

  6. Interest and Involvement of the Division of Child Development and Early Education 2015 National Inclusion Institute Inclusion is a foundational element the model of the QRIS that we are testing in our upcoming Validation Study • At level 1, programs will create an inclusion plan that specifies their philosophy on inclusion, and the steps they would take to ensure that children/families of all abilities have access to the program and support to participate fully in the life of the program/classroom and meet their full potential

  7. Interest and Involvement of the Division of Child Development and Early Education 2015 National Inclusion Institute • Also at level 1, all teachers counted in ratio must complete the CCR&R training on inclusion • At higher levels of the system, we would expect to see increasing levels of implementation of the inclusion plan, including teacher PD and even involvement of families in setting individualized learning and development goals

  8. Background of the Child Care Resource and Referral and CONNECT Partnership 2015 National Inclusion Institute • Goal: Develop 2-hour training module for use by CCR&R professional development staff to provide consistent inclusion content state-wide. • Built on basic components of CONNECT modules. • Aim: To help participants - • Define Inclusion in Early Childhood Education settings • Identify who the players are • Understand the laws and policies impacting services • Share research that defines best practice • Identify state and local resources

  9. Using Adult Education Principles to Provide Professional Development for the Foundations of Inclusion http://community.fpg.unc.edu

  10. Component 1: Watch the Foundations of Inclusion video Three Components Component 3: (“I Have This Child…”) Activity Source: Flickr – Twisted Shadows Component 2: Build Your Knowledge

  11. PD Sequence (.6 CEUs)

  12. Objectives for PD Sequence • You will be able to: • Understand the technical and content components of the Foundations of Inclusion training curriculum; • Apply principles of adult learning; • Develop a PD plan for delivering the Foundations of Inclusion training curriculum; • Implement and evaluate your PD plan; and • Use evaluation information to make improvements.

  13. Research Evidence about Effective PD/TA Approaches • Connected with program standards, curricula, and assessments • Focused on specific instructional strategies rather than general content • Sustained over time and of considerable duration • Infused with active learning opportunities, guided practice and corrective feedback • Sources: Snyder, Hemmeter, & McLanglin,2012; • Wei et al., 2009; Winton, 2010; Zaslow, et al., 2010

  14. Highlighted Adult Learning Principles • Collaborative Exchange • Critical Reflection • Voluntary Participation

  15. NOW AVAILABLE: CONNECT Online Course – Foundations of Inclusion Take this first CONNECT online course FREE! Registration for all other 7 self-paced courses will open end May 2015 at a low cost. • About CONNECT Online Courses: • Available online 24/7 • Self-Paced and Self-Guided • CEU Offered (except for FREE Foundations of Inclusion course) • Low Cost (except for FREE Foundations of Inclusion course) • Complement CONNECT Modules • Standards and Evidence-Based Learn More and Join the Mailing List: http://community.fpg.unc.edu/connect-courses

  16. Panel Discussion

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