The materials are designed to assist participants in the writing of a program philosophy, the selection of developmentally and exceptionality-appropriate curriculum, and the establishment of a preschool environment that is appropriate for both typically developing children and those with disabilities. Inservice activities are also provided to help participants understand the role of planning in establishing interpersonal interactions within the preschool environment that support the development of young children. The purpose of the Planning Module of the Preschool Personnel Preparation Project is to help others plan, implement, and evaluate an appropriate program which includes children with disabilities. However, this module could be used by parents to help them understand and select appropriate programs for children. The module is applicable to programs for young children in public school settings, Head Start, private preschools, home-based programs and child care centers.
General objectives focus on basic information.
Staff objectives center on information that has direct bearing on preschool planning practices. Administrator objectives concentrate on information relative to program design. The module is organized for use by a group leader or may be used as an individual self-study guide. A post-test and a bibliography are included. Space is provided to identify locally available training resources, such as videotapes, as well as exemplary programs which invite observation.