Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™) Manual

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 LearningBenefitsThe 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