Using the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) to Drive Program Improvement (10/5, 11:00 am)

Description:

The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) is a structured observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of classroom practices that support children aged 2 1⁄2 to 5 years with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in inclusive early childhood settings. Representatives from the Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Centers (TTACs) will provide a webinar to demonstrate how the ICP can be used to improve the quality of inclusive classrooms. The ICP provides rich information and insights needed to:

• Assess a program’s current inclusive practices,
• Guide quality inclusion improvement efforts by linking assessment data with instructional decision-making, and
• Tailor professional development to teachers’ specific needs in supporting children with disabilities.

This webinar will provide an overview of the ICP and its benefits and describe a process for interested school division and program leaders to become reliable users of the tool. Participants will hear from colleagues across the Commonwealth who have used the ICP in their programs. A recording will be shared with all who register.