Inclusion Services

 

 

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County makes available services to providers to enhance staff’s knowledge and competence in serving children with disabilities or behavioral challenges. In addition, regularly scheduled provider trainings are offered pertaining to inclusion and classroom management strategies.

 

The ELC's Inclusion Specialist offers technical assistance and consultation regarding curriculum and teaching strategies, environmental adaptations, and challenging behavioral issues. The information provided pertains to the entire class, it is not an individualized service.

 

Please contact the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County's Inclusion Specialist at (941) 757-2900 extension 272 for further information regarding upcoming trainings or to setup a site visit.

 

 

Inclusion - Warm Line

 

Florida Statute 402.3018 mandates the provision of a toll-free number to provide assistance and consultation specifically child care personnel regarding the Inclusion of children with disabilities and special health care needs.  This number is known as the “Warm Line” and is available to child care centers and family child care homes requesting information relating to the disability and special health care needs of the children they are serving. 

 

Parents and providers in search of information about a child’s development can call the Warm Line and speak directly to the Inclusion Specialist about a child’s needs.

 

Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Warm Line:
(941) 757-2900 ext. 272
 
State of Florida Warm Line (toll-free):
(866) 357-3239
   

 

 

Links to More Information:

 

Early Steps

Early Steps serves Florida's infants and toddlers’ birth to 36 months with a developmental delay or a condition that places them at risk for developmental delay. Sixteen contracted local Early Steps across the state coordinate with community agencies and other contracted providers for the delivery of needed supports and services. 

Visit: http://www.cms-kids.com/EarlyStepsHome.htm

 

Department of Children and Families Child Care Training Information Center

This site offers a search of childcare providers, training resources and licensing information.

Visit: www.dcf.state.fl.us/childcare

 

Florida's Children's Forum

The Forum is a private, not-for profit organization committed to enhancing and improving the quality, affordability and availability of child care and early education through an array of programs, services and publications.

Visit: www.fcforum.org

 

Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services

Excellent resource for families with children who have disabilities or special health care needs.

Visit: http://www.centraldirectory.org

 

Americans with Disabilities Act

Commonly asked questions about child care centers.

 

Benefits for Children with Disabilities

A booklet written for the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood, listing possible Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

 

Circle of Inclusion

Provides links to information on inclusion.

 

Do 2 Learn

Free areas and products for learning

 

Partnerships for Inclusion

Diversity in Children's Lives list

 

Detecting Signs of Autism Early

Detect early signs of autism. Site sponsored by Centers for Disease Control.

 

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida

Gives links to advocacy groups by county and includes other information.

 

 

 

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