2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

This session will explore how Learn the Signs. Act Early (LTSAE) and the DEC Recommended Practices can be integrated to advance high‑quality early childhood inclusion. Participants will examine specifically how early identification, responsive instruction, and collaborative teaming can strengthen equitable access, participation, and support for all children across early childhood settings. The session will be led by presenters serving as both Act Early and DEC aRPy Ambassadors that have experience supporting the implementation of family-engaged developmental monitoring and the Recommended Practices in diverse programs. Presenters will share recommendations and examples from two states illustrating how programs have enhanced inclusion through early identification, cross‑system collaboration, and intentional use of the DEC Recommend Practices.