Early Childhood Inclusion: A Joint Position Statement of DEC and NAEYC

2009
The joint position statement by the DEC and the NAEYC contains a definition of early childhood inclusion and provides recommendations for families and professionals for improving early childhood services and policies with regards to inclusion. Both the full and summarized versions of the joint position statement are available in English and Spanish. Included in the website are a document on the validation process as well as resources related to inclusion of young children.
https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/ps_inclusion_dec_naeyc_ec.pdf

Resource Type: 

  • Print

Topic: 

  • Inclusion

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children with Disabilities

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Introduction to Early Childhood
  • Children with Exceptionalities
  • Early Childhood Capstone Practicum