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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
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What You'll Need
The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™) Set, Research Edition
Includes
- Manual
- One package of ICP forms
The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™) Manual, Research Edition
The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™), Research Edition
12 Key Practices for High-Quality Early Childhood Inclusion
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Training is strongly recommended for reliable, accurate use of the ICP. Available through Brookes On Location, the current training program includes a face-to-face overview of the ICP administration and scoring procedures and 4 classroom observations with an ICP-qualified trainer to help users meet reliability proficiency.
Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile
The webinar provides a general overview of the ICP, including basic information on administration and scoring.
How it works
For accurate results, the ICP is conducted by a trained outside observer, such as a technical assistance professional or administrator. The observer conducts the three parts of the ICP: a classroom observation scheduled during everyday routines; a face-to-face interview with the teacher; and a documentation review of the program’s policies, screeners and assessments, and child intervention plans.