Introduction to Inclusion in Early Learning 

This course is designed for all early childhood professionals. Whether you’re just hearing the term “inclusion” for the first time and want to learn more, or you’ve been committed to inclusive early learning for your entire career, this course has something for you! Learn what inclusion is and why it matters. Explore what the research says about the benefits of inclusion for both typically-developing children and children with disabilities. Join us to look at inclusion through an equity lens and transform how you think about the intersectionality of race, gender, and ability. IMPACT’s team of experts will guide you through the “how” of supporting children with challenging behaviors and disabilities by providing tips and solutions to some of the most common challenges that classrooms and programs face when it comes to inclusive practices.
1.5 Hours
Intended for educators working with 
Infant -
Pre-K

In this course, you will:

  • Learn what inclusion is and why it matters
  • Explore research on the benefits of inclusion for both typically-developing children and children with disabilities
  • Look at inclusion through an equity lens and transform how you think about the intersectionality of race, gender, and ability
IMPACT’s team of experts will guide you through the “how” of supporting children with challenging behaviors and disabilities by providing tips and solutions to some of the most common challenges that classrooms and programs face when it comes to inclusive practices.
This course is a mix of:
 On-demand lessons with visuals including text, images, and videos 
Recorded audio narration with optional closed captioning
Engaging activities that support learning

Course Details
Introduction to Inclusion in Early Learning

IMPACT's online childcare courses are Merit STARS approved and provide evidence-based early childhood education training.
Certificate for 1.5 continuing education hours awarded upon completion of course and quiz
  • 5 Lessons

    • Features of Inclusion
    • Explore Inclusive Learning Environments
    • Identify Benefits of Inclusion
    • Learn About Effects of Expulsion
    • Create Action Steps for Becoming Inclusive

Bonus Materials

  • Fair vs. Equal handout
  • Preschool to Prison Pipeline handout

Audience

  • Intended for: Educators working with Infant - Pre-K
  • May be applicable for: Educators working with Kindergarten - 3rd grade

User Review

Introduction to Inclusion in Early Learning 

IMPACT's online childcare courses user satisfaction rating.
"I will use my new skills and knowledge to further help kids with disabilities in my classroom or in any classroom I provide support in by being aware of their care plans and adjusting the curriculum so they feel included."
Check out some of IMPACT's online courses' user reviews.

Course Access

12-Months

All online on-demand IMPACT courses are accessible for 12 months after the date of purchase. 

Accessibility

Each course includes the English transcript of the narration 

Language

Through Google widgets, our courses can be translated into many different languages. 

If you're interested in Introduction to Inclusion in Early Learning, you may also be interested in:

Discover More Online Courses for Childcare Providers and Early Learning Educators on Inclusive Classrooms and Challenging Behaviors.

IMPACT™ courses are developed by a multidisciplinary team and makes every effort to ensure that information provided reflect evidence-based, early childhood best practices. Providers should always follow local jurisdictions and other governing bodies rules and regulations when implementing any strategy or suggestion. Any actions, or lack of actions, are not the responsibility or liability of Northwest Center Kids – IMPACT™.

All content, including the presentation thereof on this web site, is the property of Northwest Center IMPACT™, and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, create derivative works, or in any other way exploit any part of copyrighted material without the prior written permission from Northwest Center.