Research

Spotlights:

• Preschool inclusion in the United States: a review of research from an ecological systems perspective (PDF: 264kb) by Sam Odom, et al.
• "Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for Preschool Children: What We Know and What We Should Be Doing" (PDF: 260kb) by Phillip Strain
• Conditions Necessary for Desirable Outcomes in Inclusive Classrooms — A brief overview to two important conditions for classrooms serving young children with and without disabilities by Mark Wolery
• "Proposed Benefits of Preschool Inclusion" — Describes benefits of inclusive preschool to five recipient groups: children with disabilities, children without disabilities, communities, families of children with disabilities, and families of children without disabilities by Mark Wolery
• Eleven topical briefs from the Me, Too! Inside Preschool Inclusion series by the Early Childhood Research Institute on Inclusion.
• "The Culture of Inclusion : How Cultural and Disability Issues Influence the Implementation and Effectiveness of Inclusive Classroom Settings" (October 1998) (PDF: 140kb)
• "Defining Types of Inclusive Programs and Services" (October 1998) (PDF: 145kb)
• "How Inclusion Works : The Beliefs and Experiences of Those Who Implement and Participate in Inclusive Programs" (September 1998) (PDF: 163kb)
• "How Preschools Promote Inclusive Practices : Lessons From Two Case Studies" (October 1998) (PDF: 139kb)
• "Part of the Community : Factors That Influence the Way Children With Disabilities Participate in Society" (July 1998) (PDF: 93kb)
• "Respecting Diversity : The Effects of Language, Culture, and Disability on Children's Preschool Experiences" (July 1998) (PDF: 103kb)
• "Synthesis Points" (October 1998) (PDF: 143kb)
• "Teaching All Children : Challenges to Providing Early Intervention Services in Inclusive Settings" (October 1998) (PDF: 134kb)
• "Toward a Better Understanding of Inclusion" (July 1998) (PDF: 156kb)
• "Words and Action : How Teachers' Differing Beliefs About Inclusion Affect Classroom Practices" (October 1998) (PDF: 178kb)
• "Working Together : Professionals Develop New Roles and Relationships in Inclusive Settings" (February 1998) (PDF: 101kb)