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Preschool Inclusion in Illinois Episode 4: Implementing Preschool Inclusion: Mannheim’s Journey

May 01, 2023 • Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III

Show Notes:

In this episode, we learn about Mannheim Early Childhood Centers Inclusion journey as one of Illinois’ 3 Community Inclusion Teams. We’ll hear from Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES, Emily Ropars, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES and Shannon Cribaro, Director of Early Childhood Education for District 83 and Principal of Mannheim Early Childhood Center.

Resources:

NAEYC & DEC Inclusion Joint Position Statement http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf

Information on the Community Inclusion Teams, the data and infographics https://www.eclre.org/planning-tools/implementation-of-inclusion-project/

Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Third edition

Preschool Inclusion Toolbox

STAR NET:https://www.starnet.org/

Early CHOICES:https://www.eclre.org/

ECTA: https://ectacenter.org/