Excerpts
New reports on developmental inclusion practices and supports within Northwest Territories (NWT) early learning and child care settings are now available.
Between June 2023 and July 2024, a third party was contracted to review current inclusion-related educational practices and supports available within licensed early learning and child care programs in the NWT. This review was informed through engagement and interviews with partners, including early childhood educators and identified organizations who provide inclusion supports to early learning and child care programs.
...
Findings from the review indicate the need for more knowledge about inclusion best practices, a lack of clear guidelines, and challenges to access sufficient funding for inclusive education.
The GNWT response intends to clarify misconceptions, highlight what the GNWT is already doing to address concerns, and outline next steps for improvement.
...