ICP™
Tool name
Inclusive Classroom Profile, Research Edition
Use to evaluate
12 key inclusive practices that support the developmental needs of children with disabilities in early childhood settings
Age range
2–5 years
Completed by
Early childhood special educators, professional development providers, and program administrators
Time commitment
3½ hours, plus 20 minutes to score
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
Developer
What You'll Need
Includes
Manual
One package of ICP forms
