When children with disabilities are included in regular preschool and kindergarten classes, everyone benefits!

Including children with disabilities in regular preschool and kindergarten classes helps all children grow and learn. This course is the first in a three-part series on early childhood inclusion. You’ll explore why inclusion matters, what makes it successful, and how to create welcoming classrooms for every child. The next courses in the series will dive into planning as a team and using tools like accommodations and technology to support learning.

Cheryl M. Jorgensen, Ph.D., has been an inclusive education advocate for 35 years. She worked for 26 years as a faculty-researcher at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire, U.S. She has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and five books. Since leaving the university in 2011 she has been a consultant and professional development provider with parents and schools from the preschool - grade 12 level, and presents at national and international conferences.