specialquest accomplishments
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SpecialQuestis helping states and communities make a
difference for inclusion
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ChildrenChildren and and FamiliesFamilies are are
Counting on Counting on USUS
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Nine states have made major policy changes that support high quality inclusive practices… directly affecting
services to young children with disabilities and their families.
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The message is now consistent across state agencies, advocacy groups, families, and higher education.
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EnhancingEnhancing ConfidenceConfidence andand
CompetenceCompetence
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At least six states have developed and are implementing
cross-sector, regional professional development
systems to support inclusion.
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As a result of training, more professionals are better prepared to include children with disabilities in their programs.
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EmbracingEmbracing PossibilitiesPossibilities
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Nine states are working with faculty to incorporate the SpecialQuest approach
and materials into college and university coursework …including required coursework and courses that articulate between community college and four-year institutions of higher education.
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I have been teaching for 30 years …I will never teach the same way again.“
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FamilyFamily PartnershipsPartnerships
Family Family Leadership Leadership
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Family Members are actively engaged in a variety of
leadership activities, drawing upon their experiences and perspectives
to provide input for decision-making.
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Having families involved helps keep the team grounded and reminded of the reasons for this work…“
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Together Together We’re We’re BetterBetter
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Twenty-one communities are providing input and
feedback to the State Leadership Teams regarding
local implications of state level
policies and regulations.
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It’s valuable to stay linked to “real” programs and providers who are serving children.“
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Inclusion –Inclusion –BENEFITS BENEFITS forfor
EveryoneEveryone
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All community teams are making significant
progress in implementing practices to
support inclusion.
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SpecialQuest has moved inclusion to the forefront of agency agendas. “
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EveryoneBELONGS
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In most communities, families are experiencing
better coordination of referrals and service delivery, as
well as receiving more comprehensive services in inclusive
environments, such as Child Care.
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I understand inclusion from the parent’s perspective, and have seen and experienced positive outcomes for children that result from inclusive programs.
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Using the Using the SpecialQuestSpecialQuest APPROACH, APPROACH, ResourcesResources andand MaterialsMaterials
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Community teams are conducting trainings using the
SpecialQuest approach and materials in their programs and communities, state and regional
conferences, professional development networks, and
with other groups, such as pediatricians.
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Our local community has developed a network of people who are working together to bring SpecialQuest to a variety of programs and professional development opportunities.
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RelationshipsRelationships are are the the KEYKEY
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SpecialQuest just knocked it out of the park for me…you have to experience it…it’s like a light switch that’s turned on.
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