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.

This section highlights state-developed resources and guidance supporting inclusive practices in Michigan’s early learning systems. 

Explore federal guidance and resources that form the foundation for inclusive practices in early childhood.

Find practical tools and strategies to help early learning teams put inclusion into action.

Access training materials, webinars, and learning modules that support continuous improvement in inclusive practices.

These national websites offer a wide range of tools, professional development, and networks to support inclusive practices across local, state, and national levels.