Shape the Future of Inclusion
Weigh in on a new definition of early childhood inclusion co-authored by NAEYC and DEC.
Have you ever had a conversation about inclusion only to find out later that the term meant one thing to you and something completely different to the other person?
We’ve certainly seen this play out in the press where reporters use terms like inclusion and mainstreaming interchangeably. Consensus on a definition of early childhood inclusion is essential for creating high expectations for infants and young children with disabilities and shaping policies and practices that support high quality inclusion.
Fortunately, we all now have an opportunity to weigh in on what early childhood inclusion means. The two major early childhood education professional organizations, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) have helped create a draft definition. Help ensure that the final statement is useful, relevant, and of high quality by reviewing the draft and completing a brief online survey. Once finalized, the statement will help shape the future of early childhood inclusion.
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