Inclusion in Early Learning Toolkit
Michigan families need access to more early care and education settings that are equipped to accommodate children of all abilities. Teachers and providers require access to resources, strategies and tools to help them provide inclusive early learning that allows children of all abilities to feel safe and supported, meet their developmental milestones and learn together.
The Inclusive Learning Toolkit materials found on this page will help you and your team provide high-quality early care and education. They help effectively communicate the benefits of this care to current and prospective parents and guardians.
Ready to get started? Download the materials below to learn how you can improve the quality of learning and care provided to children of all abilities.
Check out the online learning series, All Together: Caring for Children with Delays and Disabilities. The series consists of four online modules to support the early childhood workforce in understanding early intervention and special education services as well as strategies for providing a more inclusive environment for all children, including children with disabilities.
Michigan Resources
This section highlights state-developed resources and guidance supporting inclusive practices in Michigan’s early learning systems.
Federal Resources
Explore federal guidance and resources that form the foundation for inclusive practices in early childhood.
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2023 Federal Policy Statement on Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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DEC & NAEYC: Definition of Early Childhood Inclusion (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Head Start Center for Inclusion
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. - Early Care and Education Programs
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National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
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National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
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STEMIE Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center
Implementation Supports
Find practical tools and strategies to help early learning teams put inclusion into action.
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California - Quality Inclusive Childcare Checklist (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Checklists for Providing/Receiving Early Intervention Supports in Child Care Settings (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Creating Environments That Include Children’s Home Languages and Cultures - Tip Sheet (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Decision Guide Tool for Use When Staff Have Concerns (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Fact Sheet of Research of Preschool Inclusion (2014) (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Growing Ideas: Inclusive Early Childhood Education (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Head Start ECLKC: MyPeers – Social Network for Early Childhood Professionals
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Illinois - Working in Child Care as an El Provider (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Illinois - Working With Early Intervention as a Child Care Provider (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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The Evidence for Inclusion (2017) (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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VA’s Child Care & Early Intervention Information Package (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
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Working with Early Intervention as a Child Care Provider - Illinois Infographic (PDF) - Posted:05/21/2025
Professional Learning
Access training materials, webinars, and learning modules that support continuous improvement in inclusive practices.
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CONNECT Modules: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge
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Disability Inclusion and Behavior Support Training
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Early Intervention and Child Care. Natural Partners and Natural Environments - Learning Video
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Early On Michigan: Referring Children to Early Intervention in Child Care Setting Webinar
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Understanding Inclusion Modules (Illinois)
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VEIPD - Delivering EI Services in Child Care Settings: Part I Webinar
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VEIPD - Delivering EI Services in Child Care Settings: Part II Webinar
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VEIPD - Let's Talk about Child Care and Early Intervention Webinar
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Working With Families of Children With Special Needs - Infants & Toddlers Virtual Lab School
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Working With Families of Children With Special Needs - Preschool Age Virtual Lab School
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All Together: Caring for Children with Delays and Disabilities - Modules & Tip Sheets & More
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All Together: Caring for Children with Delays and Disabilities Modules
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Public Awareness - All Together: Caring for Children with Delays and Disabilities
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Awareness of Support for Developmental Delays Brochure for Parents (PDF) - Posted:05/19/2023
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Awareness of Support for Developmental Delays Flyer for Parents/Providers (PDF) - Posted:05/19/2023
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Educational One-Pager for Caregivers (PDF) - Posted:05/19/2023
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Educational Poster for Providers (PDF) - Posted:05/19/2023
This brochure describes the services provided by Early On Michigan and Build Up in further detail. It can be shared with the flyer below to attract new families seeking child care.
This flyer outlines the services provided by Early On Michigan and Build Up Michigan. It can be used with the brochure above to attract new families seeking child care.
This document explains how you and your team can benefit from watching the series of four online modules, All Together: Caring for Children with Delays and
Disabilities.This poster promotes the free inclusive child care training modules, All Together: Caring for Children with Delays and Disabilities, and the benefits of watching the training videos. It can be used with the one-pager above.
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Tip Sheets - All Together: Caring for Children with Delays and Disabilities
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An Overview of Early On and Build Up (PDF) - Posted:12/20/2023
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An Overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (PDF) - Posted:02/01/2024
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Collaborative Relationships to Support Early Childhood Inclusion (PDF) - Posted:12/20/2023
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Inclusive Care for Infants and Toddlers (PDF) - Posted:12/20/2023
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Inclusive Practices for Preschoolers (PDF) - Posted:12/20/2023
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National Organizations
These national websites offer a wide range of tools, professional development, and networks to support inclusive practices across local, state, and national levels.