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Setting the Stage: Including Children with Disabilities in Head Start

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Table of Contents | Preface | Introduction | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3
| Continuing Professional Development | Resources

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Overview
        Purpose
        Audience
        Performance Standards
        Organization of the Guide
        Organization of the Modules
Definition of Icons
At A Glance
Trainer and Coach Preparation
        About Inclusion
        References

Module 1: there's room for all of us

Learning Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 1-1: My Point of View
Activity 1-2: Learning from Others
Activity 1-3: Taking Another Perspective
Activity 1-4: What Is Inclusion?
Activity 1-5: A Vision for Our Program
Activity 1-6: Looking Ahead
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 1: Directions (PDF/ 25KB)
Handout 2: My Point of View (PDF/ 25KB)
Handout 3: Definition of Inclusion (PDF/ 35KB)
Handout 4: The Interview (PDF/ 50KB)
Handout 5: Geri's Story (PDF/ 30KB)
Handout 6: Viewpoints (PDF/ 90KB)
Handout 7: Hints for Small-Group Leaders (PDF/ 56KB)
Handout 8: What Works (PDF/ 28KB)
Handout 9: MAPS Discussion Questions (PDF/ 28KB)
Handout 10: A Personal MAP (PDF/ 25KB)

Module 2: communication counts

Learning Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 2-1: Learning from an Expert
Activity 2-2: One Parent's View
Activity 2-3: What Should I Say?
Activity 2-4: One-to-One
Activity 2-5: What Does It Mean for Me?
Activity 2-6: Making a Plan
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 1: Maggie and Joey (PDF/ 40KB)
Handout 2: Vignettes (PDF/ 80KB)
Handout 3: Vignette Worksheet (PDF/ 40KB)
Handout 4: Constructive Communication (PDF/ 40KB)
Handout 5: Reflection (PDF/ 32KB)
Handout 6: Responding to Questions (PDF/ 50KB)
Handout 7: Choosing Words with Dignity (PDF/ 110KB)
Handout 8: Directions for Participants (PDF/ 30KB)
Handout 9: Prompts (PDF/ 45KB)
Handout 10: Responses (PDF/ 60KB)
Handout 11: Goals (PDF/ 20KB)

Module 3: making it work

Learning Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 3-1: It's the Law
Activity 3-2: Principles Underlying the Laws
Activity 3-3: On Target
Activity 3-4: Nuts and Bolts
Activity 3-5: Moving Forward
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 1: Principles Underlying the Laws and Regulations (PDF/ 40KB)
Handout 2: All Things Considered (PDF/ 50KB)
Handout 3: Laws and Regulations (PDF/ 80KB)
Handout 4: Rights and Protections Under the Law (PDF/ 70KB)
Handout 5: Finding Some Answers (PDF/ 25KB)
Handout 6: Barriers Checklist (PDF/ 115KB)
Handout 7: Directions for Group Leaders (PDF/ 30KB)
Handout 8: Planning Worksheet (PDF/ 15KB)
Handout 9: Carla's Story, Part I (PDF/ 45KB)
Handout 10: Carla's Story, Part II (PDF/ 105KB)
Handout 11: Observation Checklist (PDF/ 55KB)

Continuing Professional Development

Resources