A. Getting Started

Want to assess how your site is doing in developing an inclusive program, recognizing what you are doing well, and planning for improvement?

Download the Inclusion Quality Self-Assessment Tool (PDF file) 5 pages

• Characteristics of Inclusive Programs (PDF file) 1 page

• Everyone Benefits from Inclusion in After School Programs (PDF file) 1 page

B. Mastering the Basics

• Students with Special Needs (PDF file) 1 page

• Special Education Services (PDF file) 2 pages

• Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act 1973 (PDF file) 1 page

C. Useful Strategies

• Instructional Accommodations vs. Modifications (PDF file) 2 pages

• Assistive Technology (PDF file) 1 page

D. Action Steps

• Decision Guide Tool for Use When Staff Have Concerns (PDF file) 1 page

• Using the Decision Guide Tool (PDF file) 2 pages

• Questions to ask Families When Including a New Child in Your Program (PDF file) 1 page

• Creating a Plan to Encourage Participation (PDF file) 1 page

• Getting to Know a Student (PDF file) 1 page

• Sharing Concerns (PDF file) 3 pages

E. Resources

• After School Inclusion Project (PDF file) 1 page

• After School Inclusion Project Inclusion Resource Coordinators (PDF file) 1 page

The California Department of Education encourages the free dissemination of the materials referenced in this section of the California After School Resource Center Web site. We are indebted to those who created works we adapted for use in Before and After School Programs and the attributions provided should be used whenever this material is used. All work was developed with public funds and may not be used for commercial purposes.

The suggested citation for unattributed work adapted from this Web site section is:

“California Department of Education’s After School Inclusion Project and the California Services for Technical Services and Training Project (CalSTAT) at the Napa County Office of Education.”

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The After School Inclusion Project is administered by the
CalSERVES Project at the Napa County Office of Education for the
California Department of Education's After School Programs Office.