7 Key Features of Quality Inclusion

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Today on the Brookes blog, we’re sharing a great inclusion infographic, perfect for pinning to your teacher board on Pinterest or printing out for your classroom or binder. The graphic walks you through these 7 key features of quality inclusion:

1. Intentional, sufficient, and supported interactions between peers with and without disabilities
2. Specialized, individualized supports
3. Family involvement
4. Inclusive, interdisciplinary services and collaborative teaming
5. A focus on critical sociological outcomes
6. Effective, ongoing administrative supports
7. Ongoing program evaluation

Adapted from The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox, these 7 features were pinpointed with early childhood programs in mind, but they also have wider application in K-12 classrooms. Read and share with our fellow inclusion advocates, and then dive deeper into each feature with an excerpt from the book.

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Explore each key feature of quality inclusion in this free chapter from The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox, filled with practical resources and great information. You’ll find an inclusion checklist, a “what we know and what we should be doing” handout, reflection questions, and more!

What do you think? If you were to add an eighth key feature of inclusion, what would it be? Add your idea in the comments below!