Inclusion Works! is a new California Department of Education publication designed to provide guidance on proven strategies that promote belonging and inclusion for all children. This publication was written and developed by California Map to Inclusive Child Care director, Linda Brault. Building on research and the experience of years of effective implementation, this handbook contains stories and examples, as well as background information and resources that support strategies for successful inclusion. Suggestions for ways to adapt the environment are provided, along with examples of inclusive strategies. A glossary and appendixes make this handbook a practical tool for care providers.
You may obtain a copy of "Inclusion Works! Creating Child Care Programs That Promote Belonging for Children with Special Needs" in two ways:
Due to frequent changes and updating of information, the resource section from the Inclusion Works! has been duplicated on the California Map to Inclusive Child Care webpage below with current links to all resources mentioned.
California Department of Education, Child Development Division
1430 N Street, Suite 6308
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-322-6233
Fax: 916-323-6853
In support of the California Department of Education’s mission, the Child Development Division’s mission is to provide leadership and support to all individuals and organizations concerned with children and families by promoting high-quality child development programs. The division works to educate the general public about developmentally appropriate practices for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in a variety of safe and healthy child care and child development environments. This organization measures its success by the preponderance of children ready to learn when entering school and the number of school-aged children who successfully continue their educational opportunities. Their goal is to have the combined efforts result in children and families being balanced, lifelong learners. |
California Department of Education, Special Education Division
1430 N Street, Suite 2401
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-445-4613
Fax: 916-327-3516
The home page for the California Department of Education, Special Education Division, links to current information about services and programs provided by the department. |
California Department of Education, Before & After School Division
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-319-0923
The home page for the California Department of Education, Before & After School Division includes links to programmatic and fiscal resources to build, implement, and sustain quality before and after school programs, including school-age care and other out-of-school opportunities for children and youth. |
California Department of Developmental Services
P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the state of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism and its related conditions. DDS is California’s lead agency for services for children birth to three years of age, as defined under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA ’04).
There are several Web links for agencies and services related to Early Start:
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California Department of Health Care Services, Children’s Medical Services Branch, California Children’s Services
714/744 P Street
P.O. Box 942732
Sacramento, CA 94234-7320
Telephone: 916-445-4171
The Children’s Medical Services Branch (CMS) provides a comprehensive system of health care for children through preventive screening, diagnoses, treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up services. CMS is a full-scope management system for California Children’s Services (CCS) and the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program.
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California Department of Mental Health
Programs for Children and Youth
1600 Ninth Street, Room 151
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-654-3890 or 800-896-4042
Fax: 916-654-3198
Email: dmh.dmh@dmh.ca.gov
The California Department of Mental Health administers several programs for children and youth. The programs’ services are directly provided at the local level by counties and their contract providers. To obtain local mental health services, contact your local county mental health agency. |
California Department of Social Services
744 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-651-8848
The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence.
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First 5 California (California Children and Families Commission)
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 260
Sacramento, CA 95833
Telephone: 916-263-1050
Fax: 916-263-1060
The California Children and Families Act of 1998 was also known as Proposition 10 and is now First 5 California. Many of its activities include children with special needs, and its Web site has links to local county CCF commissions and much more. |
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The organizations in this section provide technical assistance and/or training that may be useful to childcare providers, preschool staff, afterschool staff, specialists, or families who are developing or supporting an inclusive setting for children. State organizations are listed here. Information about local training and technical assistance may be available through your local child care resource and referral agency or your local Early Start family resource center (see below).
Family Resource Center Network of California (FRCNCA)
Email: info@frcnca.org
The FRCNCA is a coalition of California's 47 Early Start Family Resource Centers. Staffed by families of children with special needs, family resource centers offer parent-to-parent support and help parents, families, and children locate and use needed services. They offer support services and resources in many languages, which may include newsletters, resource libraries, websites, parent-to-parent groups, sibling support groups, warmlines, and information and referral for parents and professionals. |
Other California Parent Organizations
Lists California agencies providing resources for families of children with disabilities including Parent Training & Information Centers, California Community Parent Resource Centers, and Family Empowerment Centers. |
California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)
Telephone: 800-770-6339
Email: cpin@wested.org
California Preschool Instructional Networks (CPIN) provides professional development and technical assistance to preschool teachers and administrators to ensure that preschool children are ready for school. The CPIN is organized utilizing the 11 regions designated by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). There is a Regional Lead, a Special Education Lead, and an English Learner Lead stationed in each of the eleven regions throughout the state of California. |
CalSTAT (California Services for Technical Assistance and Training)
Fax: 707-586-2735
Email: info@calstat.org
CalSTAT (California Services for Technical Assistance and Training) is a special project of the California Department of Education, Special Education Division, located at Napa County Office of Education. It is funded through the Special Education Division and the California State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG). The SPDG, a federal grant, supports and develops partnerships with schools and families by providing training, technical assistance and resources to both special education and general education. |
Center for Prevention & Early Intervention (CPEI)
Telephone: 800-869-4337
Fax: 916-492-4002
Email: cpei@wested.org
WestEd’s Center for Prevention and Early Intervention in Sacramento, provides statewide high quality training, technical assistance and resource development, dissemination, and support to state agencies and community programs that administer or provide prevention and early intervention services. The state agencies have included the California Departments of Education, Developmental Services, Health Services, Social Services, Mental Health, and Alcohol and Drug Programs. |
Desired Results access Project
Telephone: 707-227-5963
Email: info@draccess.org
Desired Results access Project assists the California Department of Education, Special Education Division (SED), in implementing the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Assessment System to measure the progress of California's preschool-age children with IEPs. The Desired Results access Project web site offers information and resources to assist special educators, administrators, and families in participating in the Desired Results assessment system. |
Kids Included Together (KIT) National Training Center on Inclusion
Telephone: 858-225-5680
Fax: 619-758-0949
Email: info@kitonline.org
KIT National Training Center on Inclusion (NTCI) was established to support the overall mission of Kids Included Together through training, technical assistance and resources of the highest quality for staff in out of school time programs at all levels of experience and interest. KIT's National Training Center on Inclusion utilizes a combination of the latest technology coupled with live presentations by dynamic and experienced trainers and practitioners to support providers like you in welcoming children with disabilities. |
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Resources Project
Telephone: 916-492-4013
Email: dmeinde@wested.org
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Resources Project, operated by WestEd for the California Department of Education, develops resources for use by districts and sites to improve services for all students. To achieve this goal, the project is establishing a network of leadership sites and consultants that focuses on teacher training, mentoring, facilitating, technical assistance, and specialized materials. |
Special Education Early Childhood Administrators Project (SEECAP)
Telephone: 760-761-5526
Email: kfinn@sdcoe.net
Special Education Early Childhood Administrators Project (SEECAP) is a special project of the California Department of Education, Special Education Division and is coordinated by the San Diego County Office of Education, Early Education Services and Programs Unit. This professional development project was instituted in support of research indicating that there is a direct relationship between quality early intervention programs and the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the administrators who run those programs. |
Supporting Early Education Delivery Systems Project (SEEDS)
Telephone 916-228-2379
Fax 1-916-228-2311
Email: rryan@scoe.net
The SEEDS Project assists the California Department of Education in providing technical assistance to early childhood special education programs. With the direction of CDE, SEEDS has established a network of consultants and Visitation Sites to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in providing quality services. |
California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)
Telephone: 800-770-6339
Email: cpin@wested.org
California Preschool Instructional Networks (CPIN) provides professional development and technical assistance to preschool teachers and administrators to ensure that preschool children are ready for school. The CPIN is organized utilizing the 11 regions designated by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). There is a Regional Lead, a Special Education Lead, and an English Learner Lead stationed in each of the eleven regions throughout the state of California. |
CalSTAT (California Services for Technical Assistance and Training)
Fax: 707-586-2735
Email: info@calstat.org
CalSTAT (California Services for Technical Assistance and Training) is a special project of the California Department of Education, Special Education Division, located at Napa County Office of Education. It is funded through the Special Education Division and the California State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG). The SPDG, a federal grant, supports and develops partnerships with schools and families by providing training, technical assistance and resources to both special education and general education. |
Center for Prevention & Early Intervention (CPEI)
Telephone: 800-869-4337
Fax: 916-492-4002
Email: cpei@wested.org
WestEd’s Center for Prevention and Early Intervention in Sacramento, provides statewide high quality training, technical assistance and resource development, dissemination, and support to state agencies and community programs that administer or provide prevention and early intervention services. The state agencies have included the California Departments of Education, Developmental Services, Health Services, Social Services, Mental Health, and Alcohol and Drug Programs. |
Desired Results access Project
Telephone: 707-227-5963
Email: info@draccess.org
Desired Results access Project assists the California Department of Education, Special Education Division (SED), in implementing the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Assessment System to measure the progress of California's preschool-age children with IEPs. The Desired Results access Project web site offers information and resources to assist special educators, administrators, and families in participating in the Desired Results assessment system. |
Kids Included Together (KIT) National Training Center on Inclusion
Telephone: 858-225-5680
Fax: 619-758-0949
Email: info@kitonline.org
KIT National Training Center on Inclusion (NTCI) was established to support the overall mission of Kids Included Together through training, technical assistance and resources of the highest quality for staff in out of school time programs at all levels of experience and interest. KIT's National Training Center on Inclusion utilizes a combination of the latest technology coupled with live presentations by dynamic and experienced trainers and practitioners to support providers like you in welcoming children with disabilities. |
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Resources Project
Telephone: 916-492-4013
Email: dmeinde@wested.org
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Resources Project, operated by WestEd for the California Department of Education, develops resources for use by districts and sites to improve services for all students. To achieve this goal, the project is establishing a network of leadership sites and consultants that focuses on teacher training, mentoring, facilitating, technical assistance, and specialized materials. |
Special Education Early Childhood Administrators Project (SEECAP)
Telephone: 760-761-5526
Email: kfinn@sdcoe.net
Special Education Early Childhood Administrators Project (SEECAP) is a special project of the California Department of Education, Special Education Division and is coordinated by the San Diego County Office of Education, Early Education Services and Programs Unit. This professional development project was instituted in support of research indicating that there is a direct relationship between quality early intervention programs and the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the administrators who run those programs. |
Supporting Early Education Delivery Systems Project (SEEDS)
Telephone 916-228-2379
Fax 1-916-228-2311
Email: rryan@scoe.net
The SEEDS Project assists the California Department of Education in providing technical assistance to early childhood special education programs. With the direction of CDE, SEEDS has established a network of consultants and Visitation Sites to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in providing quality services. |
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The Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
634 Eddy
Missoula, MT 59812-6696
Telephone: 406-243-5898
Fax: 406-243-4730
Email: dec@selway.umt.edu
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is an organization designed for individuals who work with—or on behalf of—children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. DEC, a subdivision of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), is dedicated to promoting policies and practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of children. Children with special needs include those who have disabilities or developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are at risk of future developmental problems. |
Infant Development Association of California (IDA)
P.O. Box 189550
Sacramento, CA 95818-9550
Telephone: 916-453-8801
Fax: 916-453-0627
Email: mail@idaofcal.org
The Infant Development Association of California (IDA) is a multidisciplinary organization of parents and professionals committed to optimal developmental and positive social and emotional outcomes for infants, birth to three, with a broad range of special needs and their families. IDA advocates improved, effective prevention and early intervention services while providing information, education, and training to parents, professionals, decision makers, and others. |
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
634 Eddy
Missoula, MT 59812-6696
Telephone: 406-243-5898
Fax: 406-243-4730
Email: dec@selway.umt.edu
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is an organization designed for individuals who work with—or on behalf of—children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. DEC, a subdivision of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), is dedicated to promoting policies and practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of children. Children with special needs include those who have disabilities or developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are at risk of future developmental problems. |
Infant Development Association of California (IDA)
P.O. Box 189550
Sacramento, CA 95818-9550
Telephone: 916-453-8801
Fax: 916-453-0627
Email: mail@idaofcal.org
The Infant Development Association of California (IDA) is a multidisciplinary organization of parents and professionals committed to optimal developmental and positive social and emotional outcomes for infants, birth to three, with a broad range of special needs and their families. IDA advocates improved, effective prevention and early intervention services while providing information, education, and training to parents, professionals, decision makers, and others. |
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1313 L Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: 202-232-8777 or 800-424-2460
Fax: 202-328-1846
Email: naeyc@naeyc.org
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation’s largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children birth through age eight. NAEYC’s primary goals are to improve professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education and to build public understanding and support for high-quality early childhood programs. |
Zero to Three
2000 M Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 800-899-4301
Zero to Three is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated solely to advancing the healthy development of babies and young children. Zero to Three disseminates key developmental information, trains providers, promotes model approaches and standards of practice, and works to increase public awareness about the significance of the first three years of life. |
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Telephone: (Voice or TTY) 800-638-8255
Email: actioncenter@asha.org
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 103,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. ASHA’s mission is to ensure that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate more effectively. |
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Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC)
Toll-free: 866-948-2222
Telephone: 719-687-0735
Fax: 719-687-8114
The mission of the Center for Inclusive Child Care is to create promote and support pathways to successful inclusive care for all children. The program is a comprehensive resource network for inclusive early childhood, school age programs, and providers. CICC provides leadership, administrative support, training, and consultation to the following who support providers and parents of children with special needs: early care and education providers, school age care providers, parents, and professionals in the field. |
Disability Is Natural
Toll-free: 866-948-2222
Telephone: 719-687-0735
Fax: 719-687-8114
This Web site created by Kathie Snow includes her widely used article on “people-first language” and other resources to support inclusion. She challenges outdated ways of thinking and helps parents, people with disabilities, and professionals acquire new perceptions and attitudes—the first rung on the ladder of change. |
The Family Village
Waisman Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Email: familyvillage@waisman.wisc.edu
The Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide services and support. The Web site of the Family Village includes information on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and more. |
Fathers Network
Telephone: 425-653-4286
The Fathers Network is a nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate for men and believes they are crucially important in the lives of their families and children. The network provides supports and resources to fathers and families of children with developmental disabilities and chronic illness, as well as to the professionals who serve them. |
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA ’04)
IDEA Partnership
This site is part of a federal project to support the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA ’04). The site answers questions about the IDEA and makes available the full text of the law and its regulations. |
National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC)
Telephone: 800-616-2242
Fax: 800-716-2242
TTY: 800-516-2242
Email: info@nccic.org
The National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC), a project of the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a national resource that links information and people in order to complement, enhance, and promote child care delivery systems. The organization works to ensure that all children and families have access to the highest quality comprehensive services. |
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
Telephone: 919-962-2001
TDD: 919-843-3269
Fax: 919-966-7463
Email: nectac@unc.edu
The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The center’s mission is to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth through five) and their families receive and benefit from high-quality, culturally appropriate, and family-centered supports and services. |
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Telephone (Voice/TTY): 800-695-0285
Fax: 202-884-8441
Email: nichcy@aed.org
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. One special focus is children and youth (birth to age twenty-two). Many publications are available in Spanish. |
National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI)
Email: community@mail.fpg.unc.edu
The National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI) is working with states to ensure that early childhood teachers are prepared to educate and care for young children with disabilities in settings with their typically developing peers. |
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