STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III

In this episode, we learn about the preschool inclusion journey from Melissa McCullough, Principal of the East Moline School District 37, Early Learning Center, Emily Ropars, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, Pam Reising Rechner, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, and Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES
Resources:
NAEYC & DEC Inclusion Joint Position Statement http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf
Indicators of High Quality  https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/indicators.asp
STEMIE https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/
STEMIE Videos https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/videos.asp
Compost Kate- Inclusion Infrastructure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8iAQTneyXI
 What Makes Inclusion Work https://www.eclre.org/good-to-know/what-makes-inclusion-work/
Understanding Inclusion Modules https://www.eclre.org/good-to-know/understanding-inclusion/
STAR NET: https://www.starnet.org/ 
Early CHOICES: https://www.eclre.org/
ECTA: https://ectacenter.org/

In this episode, we continue to explore the process of achieving high quality inclusion for preschool children. Please listen as Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES and Laurel Mateyka, Principal at PH Miller Elementary School and Plano Early Learning, discuss Plano Early Learning’s Inclusion journey
Resources:
NAEYC & DEC Inclusion Joint Position Statement http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf
Indicators of High Quality  https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/indicators.asp
STEMIE https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/
STEMIE Videos https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/videos.asp
Compost Kate- Inclusion Infrastructure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8iAQTneyXI
What Makes Inclusion Work https://www.eclre.org/good-to-know/what-makes-inclusion-work/
Understanding Inclusion Modules https://www.eclre.org/good-to-know/understanding-inclusion/
No Small Matter: https://www.nosmallmatter.com/about-the-film
STAR NET:https://www.starnet.org/ 
Early CHOICES:https://www.eclre.org/
ECTA: https://ectacenter.org/

Show Notes:
In this episode, we learn about Mannheim Early Childhood Centers Inclusion journey as one of Illinois’ 3 Community Inclusion Teams. We’ll hear from Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES, Emily Ropars, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES and Shannon Cribaro, Director of Early Childhood Education for District 83 and Principal of Mannheim Early Childhood Center.
 
Resources:
NAEYC & DEC Inclusion Joint Position Statement http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf
Information on the Community Inclusion Teams, the data and infographics https://www.eclre.org/planning-tools/implementation-of-inclusion-project/
Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Third edition 
Preschool Inclusion Toolbox
STAR NET:https://www.starnet.org/ 
Early CHOICES:https://www.eclre.org/
ECTA: https://ectacenter.org/

In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from Kevi Jackson, PreK Programs Coordinator with Springfield School District 186, Julie Schackman, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, and Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES as we learn about Springfield’s inclusion journey as one of Illinois’ 3 Community Inclusion Teams.
 
Resources:
NAEYC & DEC Inclusion Joint Position Statement http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf
Information on the Community Inclusion Teams, the data and infographics https://www.eclre.org/planning-tools/implementation-of-inclusion-project/
STAR NET:https://www.starnet.org/ 
Early CHOICES:https://www.eclre.org/
ECTA: https://ectacenter.org/
 

In this podcast episode, we talk with Jade Johnson from Jade Inclusion about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education and some of the lifelong impacts experiences can have on individuals. 

Resources:
Jade Inclusion
Email: jade.inclusion@gmail.com 

In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from Christine Coleman, Pre K Coordinator with the Collinsville School District, Pam Reising Rechner, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, and Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES as they share Collinsville’s journey as one of Illinois’ 3 Community Inclusion Teams.

Resources:
NAEYC & DEC Inclusion Joint Position Statement
Information on the Community Inclusion Teams, the data and infographics
STAR NET
Early CHOICES
ECTA