Inclusive classroom profile (ICP) manual, research edition

The ICP™ manual guides users on understanding, implementing, and scoring the ICP. How well is your early childhood program implementing quality inclusive practices? Now there’s a comprehensive, field-tested observational tool that uncovers the answers. A one-of-a-kind tool for classrooms serving children ages 2–5, the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™) assesses 12 key practices with the strongest research base for supporting the education and development of young children in inclusive programs: •Adaptations of Space, Materials, and Equipment •Adult Involvement in Peer Interactions •Adults' Guidance of Children’s Free-Choice Activities and Play •Conflict Resolution •Membership •Relationships between Adults and Children •Support for Communication •Adaptation of Group Activities •Transitions between Activities •Feedback •Family-Professional Partnerships •Monitoring Children's Learning Benefits The in-depth ICP™ evaluation process gives you the rich information and insights you need to:•assess your program’s current inclusive practices •establish a baseline for measuring future progress •apply recommended inclusive practices for young children •guide quality improvement efforts by linking assessment data with instructional decision-making •tailor professional development to teachers' specific needs