5 credits

All children have the right to develop and learn in classroom communities that support diverse, individual needs. In this course, education professionals explore the ways in which preschool teachers can build inclusive environments that exemplify developmentally appropriate practice. Education professionals learn strategies that support inclusion, meet identified needs, and foster a sense of classroom community. They also engage in coursework focused on observation and assessment, partnership development with families, collaboration with support resources, legal regulations and issues, and the roles of reflection and evidence-based decision making.