The ICP (TM) manual guides users on understanding, implementing, and scoring the ICP.
How well is your early childhood program implementing quality inclusive practices? Now there's a comprehensive, field-tested observational tool that uncovers the answers. A one-of-a-kind tool for classrooms serving children ages 2-5, the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP (TM)) assesses 12 key practices with the strongest research base for supporting the education and development of young children in inclusive programs:
*Adaptations of Space, Materials, and Equipment
*Adult Involvement in Peer Interactions
*Adults' Guidance of Children's Free-Choice Activities and Play
*Conflict Resolution
*Membership
*Relationships between Adults and Children
*Support for Communication
*Adaptation of Group Activities
*Transitions between Activities
*Feedback
*Family-Professional Partnerships
*Monitoring Children's Learning
Benefits
The in-depth ICP (TM) evaluation process gives you the rich information and insights you need to:*assess your program's current inclusive practices
*establish a baseline for measuring future progress
*apply recommended inclusive practices for young children
*guide quality improvement efforts by linking assessment data with instructional decision-making
*tailor professional development to teachers' specific needs
