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A key objective for NPDCI is to develop and disseminate practical, high-quality, evidence-based resources to assist all states in increasing the number of high quality personnel serving preschoolers with disabilities and their families in inclusive settings. As we work with our partners to develop products and resources, we will post them to this page. We invite you to download and use any that are of interest.

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Why program quality matters for early childhood inclusion: Recommendations for professional development
This upcoming resource from NPDCI is a new concept paper that will focus on how to address inclusive program quality in professional development efforts.

Professional Development Models that Support Collaboration and Change in Early Childhood OR A Comparison of Professional Development Models
As an addendum to the concept paper on the definition and framework of professional development, this document, presented as a table, offers definitions and examples of several professional development models.

Inclusion definition and position statement (DEC/NAEYC)
A joint position statement, developed with collaborative input from both DEC and NAEYC, as well as other key stakeholders.

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What Do We Mean by Professional Development in the Early Childhood Field?
This concept paper presents a definition and framework for professional development in early childhood. Defining what is meant by professional development is intended to guide efforts aimed at ensuring that the early childhood workforce is highly qualified and effective in working with young children (birth through 8) and their families.
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Professional Development 1-2-3 Planning Guide
The Professional Development 1-2-3 Planning Guide offers a structure for planning professional development efforts within the context of the NPDCI conceptual framework. The tool is designed to guide the development of specific goals related to professional development that supports high quality inclusion.
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Professional Development Findings
This document provides references to support specific statements related to professional development in the early childhood field.
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Highlights of March 11, 2008 Webinar - Professional Development and Inclusion: A Definition and Framework to Guide Cross-Sector Planning
This document synthesizes the discussion related to questions, challenges, and strategies shared by the community before, during, and after the webinar event.
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Questions/Exchange from January 14, 2008 Webinar – Should Your State Partner with NPDCI?
This document presents a synthesis of the questions and responses that were shared during the webinar and in follow-up discussion.
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Creating Participatory Meetings
Document created by the NPDCI staff upon the suggestion of participants at the NPDCI National Planning Meeting; Washington, DC; February 26, 2007.
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Guidance for Technical Assistance Providers on Working with States
Recommendations from Lisa Backer, Cathy Bishop, Jim Lesko, and other participants at the NPDCI National Planning Meeting; Washington, DC; February 26, 2007.
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Infusing Evidence-Based Practice into Professional Development
This article from FPG's Early Developments illustrates how NPDCI is weaving an evidence-based approach throughout the project.
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Professional Development Activity: Looking at the Data on Inclusion
Activity Purpose: to share key research points related to early childhood inclusion; and, to facilitate discussion among participants on their reactions to these research points and application to their work.
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Professional Development Findings
This document provides references to support specific statements related to professional development in the early childhood field.
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Recommendations for Meaningfully Involving Families in State Planning Meetings
Recommendations from Sharman Davis Barrett, Stephanie Smith Lee, Ann Turnbull and other participants at the NPDCI National Planning Meeting; Washington, DC; February 26, 2007.
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Research Synthesis Points on Early Childhood Inclusion
This document is a summary of key conclusions or “synthesis points” drawn from a review of the literature or research syntheses on early childhood inclusion. We encourage you to reproduce it for distribution and use it in a variety of contexts including professional development, policy development, planning, advocacy, and grant writing.
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