Young children vary in their skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and abilities. Effective teaching requires individualized teaching and chances to learn for all children to access, participate, and thrive in early learning settings. Individualizing for children who need more support helps ensure effective teaching for children with disabilities and other special needs across all the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains. Using children’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals is part of effective teaching, individualizing, and creating inclusive environments to support children’s positive outcomes.
Inclusion Lab App
Download our newest mobile application, Inclusion Lab, to support education staff to provide highly individualized instruction for young children with disabilities or suspected delays.
Learn MoreVisual Supports
These pictures and visuals help present important information in a way that children can understand and use. They encourage engagement and learning in many different settings, routines, and activities.
Learn MoreDay in the Life of a Disability Services Coordinator
Watch this set of short videos to see some of the ways Kellie, a disability services coordinator in Washington state, supports both educators and children in inclusive learning settings.
Learn MoreDisability Services Coordinator Orientation Guide
This guide helps programs strengthen coordinated approaches for children with disabilities and their families through the provision of quality services and support.
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National Centers: Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
Last Updated: May 29, 2024