Resource Library
This resource database was developed by the USC College of Education in collaboration with early childhood faculty at Greenville, Midlands, and Trident Technical Colleges through federal-grant funding to support early childhood faculty at South Carolina Technical Colleges to embed information about inclusion and supporting children with disabilities across early childhood coursework. When the federal grant ended, the researchers reached out to the Inclusion Collaborative to house the resource database on this website and to make it accessible to the wider early childhood community. The more than 300 high-quality resources include evidence-based strategies and community resources that support the inclusion young children with disabilities in early childhood settings.
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I’m Tyler: Don't be Surprised DVD
Inclusion
This short video, created by Tyler Green, provides a snapshot of Tyler’s life and the many people in his life who practiced ability awareness. *Must be purchased and ordered in advance.
IDEA– Statute and Regulations
Inclusion
This searchable index contains the official statute and federal regulations governing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Identifying and Targeting Social-Communication and Play Skills for Preschoolers With Autism
Inclusion
From the Young Exceptional Children journal, this article provides evidence-based strategies to support social-communication and play skill hierarchies in preschool classrooms.
IEP/IFSP Facilitation Techniques for Success
Communicating with Families
This webinar explores effective techniques to use during any IEP/IFSP meeting that promote positive interactions while improving the opportunity to gain and maintain agreements.
Impact of iPad Based Learning on Preschool Education and Sustainable Development Goals from 2010 to 2020: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Technology
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 36 studies (2010–2020) found that iPad-based learning had a positive impact on preschool children’s learning, especially cognitive and creative skills, when lessons and apps are well designed.
Implementing the Project Approach in an Inclusive Classroom
Inclusion
This teacher research article describes one teacher’s first attempt at child-led project investigations in an inclusive pre-K classroom, including the challenges she faced.
Incentives for Afterschool & Youth Programs Tip Sheet
School Age
This tip sheet offers ideas for using incentives to encourage positive behavior in afterschool and youth programs.
Including Children with Disabilities in State Pre-K Programs
Inclusion
This website contains a policy brief on including children with disabilities in state Pre-K programs.
Including Parent Training in the Early Childhood Special Education Curriculum for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Communicating with Families
This article describes a parent training model for children with autism developed for use in early childhood special education programs. The implementation of the program, teacher preparation, and preliminary outcomes and challenges are discussed.