Preschool! Now Included in the

SpecialQuest Materials

Presenters:Katy McCullough and Trish Mengel

Agenda

• Overview of the Preschool Inclusion Series

• For three of the four videos:o Review session descriptiono View the videoo Reflect on potential use of the materials

• Discuss potential application and dissemination of the materials

Learning Outcomes

Participants :• Become familiar with the SpecialQuest

Preschool Inclusion Series videos and sessions

• Reflect on how participants can use the materials in their work

Introductions and Opener

Show of Hands:

• Role– Parents– State Administrators– State Training and Technical Assistance Providers– Direct Service Providers– Higher Education– Others?

Overview of SpecialQuest

1997-2007 SpecialQuest Training Program was funded by the Office of Head Start and the Conrad Hilton Foundation to support Early Head Start grantees and their community partners in serving children with disabilities and their families.

2007-2010 SpecialQuest Birth-Five supported 10 states in developing cross-sector professional development systems to support early childhood inclusion.

Currently SpecialQuest Consulting Group works with clients on fee for service basis.

Overview of the Preschool Series

Preschool materials include:• 4 videos• 5 scripts and related handouts• English and Spanish

PRESCHOOL INCLUSION:Working Together to Make It Happen

Guided Viewing

What struck you about the video?

PRESCHOOL INCLUSION:Samantha

Guided Viewing

What supports and strategies did you observe that made Samantha’s father’s hopes and dreams

a reality for his daughter?

PRESCHOOL INCLUSION:Drew

Individualized Education Program: Strategies for Making it Work and Doing it Well

Part I: Preparing for IEP Meetings

Part II: Contributing to Successful Meetings

Part III: Putting IEPs into Action

Reflection

How might you use the IEP video in your work?

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Final Reflections

• Thinking broadly, what excites you about potential use of the materials?

• Who else needs to know about them?

Continuous Improvement

• What in the session helped you to gain a deeper understanding of the Preschool Inclusion Series?

• What suggestions do you have for enhancing your learning about these materials?