Foundations for Early Intervention or Preschool Special Education and Related Services in Community Early Childhood Settings

Foundations for Early Intervention or Preschool Special Education Services in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings is the second session in the Preschool-Kindergarten NE/LRE Team Decision Making Module.

The module highlights best practice for effective decision making by:

1. Extended IFSP and IEP teams in selecting natural environments and least restrictive environment for children with disabilities, ages 3 through Kindergarten.
2. Early childhood implementation teams to collaborate in providing early intervention or preschool special education and related services to young children with disabilities in inclusive settings.
    

Session Outcome

All partners will understand the benefits and legal requirements specific to providing early intervention or preschool special education and related services for young children with disabilities in inclusive early childhood settings.

The following topics are covered in Foundations for Early Intervention or Preschool Special Education Services in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings:

1. Defining an inclusive early childhood education.
2. Core principles of an inclusive early childhood education.
3. Benefits of an inclusive early childhood education.
4. Legal requirements supporting natural environments and least restrictive environment.