# The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox, Second Edition

How to Build and Lead a High-Quality Program

## Authors
[Erin E. Barton, Ph.D., BCBA-D](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=30805&Name=Erin+Barton,Ph.D.,%20BCBA-D), [Barbara J. Smith, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=30806&Name=Barbara+Smith,Ph.D.), [Brandy M. Locchetta, Ph.D., BCBA-D](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=222122&Name=Brandy+Locchetta,Ph.D.,%20BCBA-D)

## Overview
Early childhood inclusion is a national priority—but how can preschool programs step up the progress of inclusion and ensure that all young children learn and grow together? Big-picture change is the answer, and this new edition of a trusted bestseller offers programs, communities, and states a clear path forward.

Written by top inclusion experts and updated with timely new topics and tools, this comprehensive resource will help readers develop program-level policies for implementing and sustaining full-scale preschool inclusion. School leaders and administrators will learn how to overcome today’s challenges to high-quality inclusion, establish a strong collaborative team, create a solid action plan for building an inclusive program, and monitor how well the plan works. This how-to guide also includes a wealth of practical tools and resources for creating supportive policies, procedures, and practices.

## What’s New
- Increased focus on equity  
- More guidelines and materials on coaching for preschool inclusion  
- New and expanded chapters on identifying program challenges, creating new policies and procedures, establishing effective professional development systems, and using evidence-based practices  
- Updates on current policy statements and challenges related to inclusion  
- New examples of implementation strategies  
- Updated practical tools for supporting preschool inclusion teams  
- Resources on facilitating an action plan for a successful inclusive program

## Practical Materials
To enhance independent study or coursework, this book includes fact sheets, templates, infographics, checklists, sample materials, problem-solving tips, and reflection questions. Forms and appendixes are reproducible and available on the Brookes Download Hub.

## Contributors
[Debbie Cate M.S.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=30516&Name=Debbie+Cate+M.S.), [Jaclyn D. Joseph Ph.D., BCBA-D](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=30523&Name=Jaclyn+D.+Joseph+Ph.D.%2c+BCBA-D), [Katy McCullough M.A.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=30520&Name=Katy+McCullough+M.A.), [Elizabeth A. Steed Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1580&Name=Elizabeth+A.+Steed+Ph.D.)

## Additional Materials
This title has additional materials available on the Brookes [Download Hub.](https://downloads.brookespublishing.com/resource/the-preschool-inclusion-toolbox-2e/)