Resources

Allen, K. E., & Cowdery, G. E. (2014). The exceptional child: Inclusion in early childhood education. Independence, KY: Wadsworth Publishing.

Barton, E. E., & Smith, B. J. (2015). The preschool inclusion toolbox: How to build and lead a high-quality program. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.

The Division of Early Childhood (DEC), & the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion. Position statement. Retrieved on December 9, 2015, from https://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf

Dunlap, G., Wilson, K., Strain, P., & Lee, J. K. (2013). Prevent, teach, reinforce for young children: The early childhood model of individualized positive behavior support. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.

Gauvreau, A. N., & Schwartz, I. S. (2013). Using visual supports to promote appropriate behavior in young children with Autism and related disorders. Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series, 15, 29–44.

Lamm, S., Grouix, J. G., Hansen, C., Patton, M. M., & Slaton, A. J. (2006). Creating environments for peaceful problem solving. Young Children, 6(1), 22–28.

Meece, D., & Soderman, A. K. (2010). Positive verbal environments: Setting the stage for young children’s social development. Retrieved on December 9, 2015, from https://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/201009/MeeceOnline0910.pdf

Sainato, D. M., & Carta, J. J. (1992). Classroom influences on the development of social competence of preschool children with disabilities: Ecology, teachers, and peers. In S. L. Odom, S. R. McConnell, & M. A. McEvoy (Eds.), Social competence of young children with disabilities: Issues and strategies for intervention. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.

Sandall, S. R., & Schwartz, I. S. (2008). Building blocks for teaching preschoolers with special needs. Baltimore, MD: Brookes.

Santora, L., & Anti-Defamation League staff. (2012). How can you create a learning environment that respects diversity? Retrieved on December 9, 2015, from http://www.adl.org/assets/pdf/education-outreach/How-Can-You-Create-a-Learning-Environment-That-Respects-Diversity.pdf

Campbell, P. H., & Milbourne, S. A. (2014). Together is better: Environmental teaching practices to support all children’s learning. Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series No. 16, 21–38.

In this article, the authors overview the importance of making instructional decisions with regard to classroom environments. Readers will find notes on available resources, terminology, and classroom-wide environmental practices.

Milbourne, S. A., & Campbell, P. H. (n.d.). CARA’s kit: Creating adaptations for routines and activities. Resource packet and book. Available from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Made available by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this booklet and resource pack contains detailed information on creating adaptations to classroom environments. Included also is a mini-CD containing details related to curriculum and pre-K standards, adaptation notes, and a PowerPoint presentation designed to help users get more out of the kit.

The Extension Alliance for Better Child Care
https://childcare.extension.org/creating-a-child-care-environment-that-supports-childrens-exploration/

The Extension Alliance for Better Child Care offers information about safe indoor and outdoor environments. This list of tips and the associated links will help ensure the environment encourages safe learning.

Head Start Center for Inclusion
https://headstartinclusion.org/

Housed at the University of Washington and funded by Head Start, the Head Start Center for Inclusion offers resources for teachers, professional development providers, families, and students. Included here are modules, online videos, and a section on classroom visuals and supports, among much else.

Head Start: Early Head Start
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/learning-environments

Come here for information and resources about the creation of nurturing learning environments, including tip sheets, videos, and links to helpful news and helpful advice on environments both inside and out.

Head Start: Quality Teaching and Learning
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/teaching-practices/article/engaging-interactions-environments

Visitors to this corner of the Head Start website will find a variety of information related to the creation of effective and engaging classroom environments. Included are interactive resources, as well as information on well-organized classrooms, social and emotional support for students, and instructional interactions, among much more. Of particular interest may be fifteen-minute-long professional development resources.