Professional Development to Support Inclusion
Joan Lombardi to speak on Recovery and Reinvestment Act at 2009 Inclusion Institute.
by Tracey West
I work with states on professional development to support inclusion for young children with disabilities. Recent information about the Inclusion Institute has led me to consider my own professional development. Staying up-to-date on the latest research on inclusion and professional development is of great importance to me both personally and professionally, as is finding strategies to help states increase professional development opportunities for their early childhood workforce.
One question that I have been hearing from states is how they can best use Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to support inclusion in early childhood. The Inclusion Institute offers me an opportunity to learn about current research on inclusion and professional development as well as to hear about the use of ARRA funds. Dr. Joan Lombardi, the keynote speaker for the conference, works nationally and globally on policy issues that impact young children, and will provide insights into current policies including the ARRA.
The Inclusion Institute runs Tuesday, July 14-16, 2009 in Chapel Hill, NC. For more information, see the link below.
Related Items:
- The Inclusion Institute (event site)
- Video Clip: 2008 Inclusion Institute, Dr. Ann Turnbull Keynote (partial clip, 2 min. 23 sec.)
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