Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) Virginia Reliable Observer Application (Cohort 2)

Description:

VDOE’s Training and Technical Assistance Centers (TTACs) are now accepting applications for participation in Cohort 2 to become Virginia Reliable in using the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) observation tool to improve the quality of inclusion.

The ICP, authored by Dr. Elena Soukakou, is a structured observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of classroom practices that support the developmental needs of children 2½ - 5 years of age with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in inclusive early childhood settings. Ratings on the ICP items indicate the extent to which program staff intentionally adapt the classroom’s environment, activities, and instructional support to encourage children’s active participation in the group. When used with other system supports, including the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observations, a pilot in Virginia classrooms found the ICP to be a powerful tool to improve inclusive practices.

To learn more about the ICP, the VA Reliability Training, and to access the application for Cohort 2 please view the Inclusive Classroom Profile Virginia Reliable Observer Description and Training Document and Application links below.