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Enjoy these short yet powerful videos about preschool inclusion
Despite ample research showing that high-quality inclusive settings support children’s learning and development, children with disabilities are still not reliably included in many preschool programs. This series of 3 short videos from STEMIE highlighting the importance of high-quality inclusion in early learning environments.
Dr. Julie Causton is featured in this video highlighting what inclusion is, including a short history on how the separation of students with delays and disabilities began and what we need to do to change our systems.
Articles about the benefits of inclusive preschool
This article is a great resource to consider sharing with families in your inclusive program. It articulates "what to expect when your preschooler attends an inclusive preschool program."
How Inclusive Early Learning Benefits Children, Families, Communities, and the Workforce
An inclusive early learning environment doesn’t just benefit children with disabilities or special health care needs — it also benefits their classmates, families and the community as a whole, including employers. This article by the Northwest Center published by the Seattle Times goes into detail about these topics.
The Advantages of Inclusive Preschool for Typical Children
A primary purpose of the preschool experience is to develop a strong social-emotional foundation for future school engagement and quality of life. Within a quality inclusive preschool classroom, children relate and interact with peers in play and daily routines, engaging in experiences that promote the development of attention, self-control and the understanding that others have different experiences and perspectives. Studies indicate inclusive settings provide typically developing children with multiple opportunities to learn many new skills, values, and attitudes related to human differences.
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