Inclusion Services

Frazer Center's inclusive early education program welcomes the full and meaningful inclusion of children with disabilities and developmental delays. Inclusion is the practice of educating and caring for children with disabilities or delays in the same environment or setting as their typically developing peers. In an inclusive program, children with and without disabilities learn and participate in the same daily activities and routines. Children with delays or disabilities are not just present in the classroom. They are meaningfully engaged with their classmates in learning and play, which often carries over to celebrations and family gatherings away from the Center. They have rewarding, reciprocal friendships with their peers, and nurturing relationships with our teachers. Every child has individualized learning goals, and the support and instruction to work towards those goals.

Generally around 20% of our program enrollment includes children with diagnosed disabilities or those who do not yet have a diagnosis, but who are receiving therapy and/or diagnostic treatment for developmental delays. We believe this mix allows us to provide the level of support children with disabilities need to fully benefit from an inclusive classroom while also providing a high quality school readiness program for all children.

The defining features of inclusion— access, participation, and supports— are central to the mission and practices of our Inclusion Program.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of a quality inclusive education. For children who are eligible, an Inclusion Team composed of parents, teachers, therapists, and an inclusion coach is formed to provide additional early intervention support. All team members work together to ensure that the child has a quality learning environment, and an instructional plan that addresses their individual needs.

Frazer Center does not have therapists on staff. However, we do provide private therapy space for "pull-out" services, or adaptations for "push-in" services in the classroom. Outside therapists are welcome and encouraged to provide therapy on site, so we can work together to help each child progress in their development.