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Inclusion SupportWhat are Your Question
Inclusion SupportWhat are Your Questions?Who is Here?What is Inclusion?There are three defining features of inclusion that can be used to identify high quality early childhood programs:Access means providing a wide range of activities and environments for every child by removing physical barriers and offering multiple ways to promote learn

ing and developmentParticipation means u
ing and developmentParticipation means using a range of instructional approaches to promote engagement in play and learning activities, and a sense of belonging for every child. Supports refer to broader aspects of the system such as professional development, incentives for inclusion, and opportunities for communication and collaboration amo

ng families and professionals to assure
ng families and professionals to assure high quality inclusionInclusionInclusion means all participate and all belong.For the purpose of the Inclusion Support, a child with disabilities or who is at risk for developmental delays includes: any child in North Dakota between the ages of birth and twelve years who receives support through eithe

r public or private services and include
r public or private services and includes a child who is in the process of being evaluated for public or private formal support. any child between the ages of birth and twelve years who received foster care services; who has a previous substantiated history as a victim of child abuseneglect, or domestic violence; who is homeless; who has do

cumented special health care needs; or w
cumented special health care needs; or who has parent with a significant disability. FEAR: Child Care PerspectiveDo I have to? What if something “bad” happens?What will the other parents think?Do I have the time?How do I provide for the child’s needs?Who pays for the special equipment?I don’t have the training.I won

6;t have time to give to the other child
6;t have time to give to the other children. I have never been around a person with disabilities.Fear: Parent PerspectiveWill they like my child?What if something bad happens?Can I trust anyone else to care for my child?What’s the big deal?What will the other children think?Do I have time to train the provider to care for my child? Wil

l they be able to understand my child?T
l they be able to understand my child?Things to Consider………When looking for Child CareParent and Caregiver CommunicationPhysical AccommodationsEating and MealtimesSocial InteractionsPrevious Experience and TrainingHandling Emergencies and Medical Care NeedsAttitude and RelationshipsTip Sheet: http://www.inclusivechildcare.or

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g/pdf/A%20Guide%20for%20Parents%20Questions.pdf ADA Americans with Disabilities ActThe ADA is federal law passed in 1990. It protects the civil rights of persons with disabilities. Federally, it is enforced by the US Department of Justice and in the states, by the State Attorney General’s office. It is important to child care because

it applies to children with disabilitie
it applies to children with disabilities and their child care needs. The title that pertains to early childhood education and child care is Title III: Public AccommodationsTip Sheet: http://www.inclusivechildcare.org/pdf/ADA%20Tip%20Sheet.pdf ADA………. What does this mean for You?Child care programs are expected notto disc

riminate against children with disabili
riminate against children with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.Centers cannot exclude children with disabilities from their programs unless their presence would pose adirect threatto the health or safety of others or require afundamental alterationof the program.Centers have to makereasonable modificationsto their po

licies and practices to integrate childr
licies and practices to integrate children, parents, and guardians with disabilities into their programs unless doing so would constitute afundamental alterationCenters must provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services needed foreffective communicationwith children or adults with disabilities, when doing so would not constitute undue burd

enCenters must generally make their faci
enCenters must generally make their facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. Existing facilities are subject to thereadily achievablestandard for barrier removal, while newly constructed facilities and any altered portions of existing facilities must befully accessibleChild (People) 1LanguageCHILDREN ARE CHILDREN FIRSTRefer to a

child with special needs as a "child wit
child with special needs as a "child with a disability" rather than a "disabled child." The emphasis should always be on the child first and the disability second. Listen to how the parents describe the child and also to discuss with the child the terminology they prefer. Focus on the strengths the child has and you may find that you do not

need any special terminology at all! Let
need any special terminology at all! Let the child talk about his disability with other children. This helps to build self esteem and foster compassion and a sense of belongingHistory of Inclusion in Child CareThe 2011 Legislature created the Inclusion Support Program, based off a study completed by the Autism Task Force.The program was ex

panded in the 2013 Legislative Session.
panded in the 2013 Legislative Session.Inclusion SupportConsultation from experienced inclusion specialistsCommon Inclusion Support QuestionsCan you come and observe?Can you provide me with additional developmental information? What does the law say?How do I share concerns with parents? Is there anyone who can help with challenging behavi

ors? Inclusion SupportSupport Requested
ors? Inclusion SupportSupport Requested/ProvidedDevelopmental Screenings (birth thru 5)Challenging BehaviorsHow to meet child’s sensory needsHow to talk to a parentHow to talk to a child care providerAssisting with parent/provider conference or meetingHow to change the environmentLanguage development checklistsPotty training challenges

Picture schedulesActivities everyone can
Picture schedulesActivities everyone can participate inResources in the communityQuestions about Care PlansInclusion GrantGrants are available to help providers increase their capacity to care for children with special needs to improve the quality of the inclusive child care environment:EquipmentRemodelingStaffing SupportInclusion Grant

ApplicationSFN 1907http://www.nd.gov/d
ApplicationSFN 1907http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/docs/cfs/inclusiosupportgrant.pdfLet’s Be Creative!Think outside the box!PicturesParent lettersProvider lettersCare PlansIFSP’s (Individual Family service Plans)IEP’s (Individual Education Plan)Commonly Asked Grant QuestionsWhat are service providers? Therapists, program m

anagers, teachers, DR.sHow do I connect
anagers, teachers, DR.sHow do I connect with them? Talk to the parents and have them sign a release. How will this grant affect my taxes? Talk to your accountant or tax professionalMay I apply for both the resources and staffing? You may apply for both How and when can I apply? You may apply at any time during this biennium. There is a link

to the application in this webinarHow lo
to the application in this webinarHow long until I hear if I have been awarded the grant? Possibly as soon as two weeksMore….Grant QuestionsCan two providers apply for the same child? Yes, say a child goes to childcare in the morning and preschool in the afternoon both providers could have some of the same needs when caring for this ch

ild.Does the grant specify that the mone
ild.Does the grant specify that the money is per child or per provider? Per licensed child care provider or DHS licensed preschoolIf I am denied can I reapply? You may reapplyMay the money be used for training? Yes if that is what will be most usefulCan I use my own care plans? IFSP’s? IEP’s? yesDoes the parent have to agree/know?

Absolutely! Parent involvement is a must
Absolutely! Parent involvement is a must.How does the whole process work? Care PlansA care plan specifies the care a child requiring extra support needs to develop sociallyemotionallyphysically, and intellectuallyin the context of the child care facility. The purpose of a care plan is to ensure that children in care who require extra sup

port get that support in a systematic an
port get that support in a systematic and predictable manner.Care PlansAny child enrolled in child care who has special health or developmental needs should have a written care plan. Completed plans give care providers the vital information they need to manage a child’s condition on a daily basis, what to do in an emergency and how to

help that child participate as fully as
help that child participate as fully as possible in the child care program.Care plans are typically completed by a team of people, including the child's parents, physician, therapist, child care provider and/or a Child Care Aware® Inclusion Specialist.Inclusion Grant ProcessContact Child Care Aware of ND to schedule a visit with an inclusi

on specialist. Attain care plan for each
on specialist. Attain care plan for each child in your care with special needs.Attain letters from service providers supporting the need for a grant.Submit application. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2015 or until funding is no longer available.Application must include: SFN 1907Copy of care plan(s)Copy of letter(s) from service

providersCopy of bid or estimate for equ
providersCopy of bid or estimate for equipment or remodeling Proposed staffing purpose, schedule, and wage for staffing grantDHS will review with grant committee and send award/denial letter, generally within 23 weeks.Talking with Parents when Concerns AriseObservation and DocumentationPreparing for a ConversationExpressing Your ConcernsTi

p Sheet: http://www.inclusivechildcare.o
p Sheet: http://www.inclusivechildcare.org/pdf/Sharing%20Concerns%20Tip%20Sheet.pdf Empowering: Parents and ProvidersChildren just are not the samebut they should have the same opportunitiesRemember….MissiBarankoInclusion Specialist mbaranko@lssnd.org Mari QuittschreiberInclusion Specialist mquittschreiber@lssnd.org www.n