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Peer reviewedWolery, Mark; And Others – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1994
This article explores the effects of the integration movement on the placement of preschoolers with disabilities and describes the effects of integration and developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) methodology on assessment and instructional practices. The paper concludes that programs following the DAP guidelines can be adapted to promote…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Educational Practices, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedWinter, Suzanne M. – Childhood Education, 1997
The SMART planning system is examined as a tool for teachers working toward the successful inclusion of children with disabilities. Four focus areas are discussed connected with the SMART acronym: Select curriculum and approaches; Match instruction to child; Adapt when necessary; Relevant skills targeted; Test to inform instruction. Suggestions on…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
Download full textHolland, Francine; And Others – 1997
This final report describes activities and achievements of a Texas project to facilitate inclusive programming for preschool and primary children with disabilities using the High/Scope approach, which provides for developmentally appropriate programming for young children with and without disabilities. The project focused on capacity building…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cooperative Planning, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
Developmentally Appropriate Strategies for Promoting Full Participation in Early Childhood Settings.
Peer reviewedCavallaro, Claire C.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1993
This article presents strategies for early intervention in integrated settings for children with disabilities. The strategies attempt to follow principles of both developmentally appropriate practice and effective special education. Strategies are grouped into four categories: (1) attention and responsiveness to the child; (2) environmental…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
Lake, Kathy – 1992
This guide is designed to be a practical resource for educators on the integration of general education students and those students with exceptional education needs between the ages of 3 and 5 years. Chapter 1 discusses the rationale for integration and examines what research says about the effects of integration on the development of young…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Curriculum, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Abraham, Marie, Ed.; Wald, Penny, Ed. – Inclusion Forum, 1993
These two newsletters focus on two issues concerning full inclusion for young children with disabilities: the debate over developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in inclusive preschool classrooms, and optimal classroom environments for inclusive early childhood settings. The first newsletter includes: a review of three articles addressing DAP;…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Community Programs, Day Care Centers
