1. Field Based Group Project
Alex Phipps & Paige Hanna

2. Placement Continuum for Preschool-Aged Children with Disabilities
Inclusion
Part Time
ECE/ECSE
Reverse Inclusion
Self Contained
Placement Continuum for Preschool-Aged Children with Disabilities

3. Preschool Placements Around RVA
RICHMOND
Preschool Placements Around RVA

4. Inclusion
“Inclusion helps to show children how to appreciate and celebrate differences” (Virginia Department of Education 2007)
Research has shown that inclusion classrooms help children develop social skills through: peer modeling, positive peer interactions, and increased social participation
Other benefits include: developing language, communication, cognition, and play skills
Staff would include:
- licensed special education
teacher
-At least one instructional
assistant
- Therapists that push in
services or come on a consult
basis

5. Inclusion Preschool Programs
Maymont Preschool Learning Center
Southside Child Development Center
Classes:
- 7 VPI
- 1 Developmentally Delayed
- 3 Head Start
- 1 VPI plus
- 2 Early Head Start
1211 S. Allen Ave
Richmond VA, 23220
Head Start location
1420 McDonough St.
Richmond VA 23224

6. Inclusion Programs Continued
Fifth Street Baptist Church Development Center
Head Start Location
Classes:
- Head Start Classes
- Child Development
Center serves children
ages 2-5 through Richmond
Public Schools Exceptional
Education Department
2800 3rd Ave, Richmond VA, 23222

7. Part Time ECE & ECSE
Children with disabilities participate in an ECSE program, but also a school or community ECE program.
The children receive part of their services in the ECE program and the rest of their services in the ECSE program.
They usually attend each program during the same times or day each week.
Collaborative & Consultative
Three Design Types:
1) Dual Enrollment
2) Visiting Program
3) Part Time Kindergarten
Staff Includes:
- ECSE Teacher
- ECE Teacher
- Instructional Assistants
- Therapists that provide
services at both or one
location
(Virginia Department of Education 2007)

8. Part Time ECE & ECSE Programs
River Road Church Preschool Development Center
8000 River Road, Richmond VA,
Saint Stephen’s Preschool
6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond VA, 23226
Richmond Preschool Development Center
Collaborative approach involving ECE and ECSE classrooms
- Teachers & Assistants switch between classes
2124 N. 29th St. Richmond, VA 23223

9. Reverse Inclusion
“Children with disabilities receive special education and related services in a classroom designed for children with disabilities but also contains children without disabilities “ (Virginia Department of Education 2007)
A successful program would include: combining ECE & ECSE practice, facilitating social interactions and integrated therapy
Full time & part time options available, depending on program specifics and child needs
Staff would include:
- Licensed Special Educator
- Instructional assistant(s)
- ECE general education teacher
- therapists and other support
staff that would push in for
services

10. Reverse Inclusion Programs
Oak Grove Bellemeade Elementary School
- 1 Reverse Inclusion Classroom
2409 Webber Ave, Richmond VA, *
The Amelia Street School
- Attempted to launch a reverse inclusion program in the fall, but has been
unsuccessful thus far

11. Self Contained
Designed for children with disabilities and taught by a special education teacher
Children receive all of their special education and related services in programs designed for children with disabilities
Children in self contained classrooms receive more individualized and one on one time
Limited to no interaction with typically developing peers
(Self Contained Classrooms 2015)
Staff Includes:
- Licensed special education
teacher
- Two instructional assistants
- Therapists (OT, PT, SLP, child
psychologist) on a set
schedule or consult basis

12. Self Contained Programs
Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool Learning Center at Mary Scott
- 1 Self Contained Classroom
4011 Moss Side Ave, Richmond VA, 23222,
Bellevue Elementary School
2301 East Grace Street, Richmond VA, 23223,
Amelia Street School
- Self contained school for children with intellectual
disabilities
- Three tiered approach to learning: learning, communication
training, & functional life skills
1821 Amelia Street, Richmond VA,

13. Family Resources
Richmond Public Schools Virginia Preschool Initiative Program Click Here
- Home learning ideas, family resources, and a
section for monitoring child wellness
- Ocean Adventures Summer Camp (FREE 5 week camp
for kindergarten readiness)
Virginia Department of Education
- VDOE Family & Student Services

14. References
Amelia Street School. Retrieved from
ameliastreet/Home.aspx
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Richmond Public Schools Virginia Preschool Initiative Program. Retrieved from
River Road Church Preschool Development Center. Retrieved from:
Saint Stephens Preschool. Retrieved from:
community/preschool/
Self contained classrooms. Programs that support students with significantly disabling conditions. (2015). Retrieved
from
Virginia Department of Education. (2007). Planning guide: Inclusive placement opportunities for
preschoolers, a systems approach to preschool inclusive practices. Richmond, VA: VDOE. Available at
Virginia department of education for families and students. Retrieved from