Measuring the Quality of Inclusion: The Inclusive Classroom Profile
For information on Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™) reliability trainings go to Using the Inclusive Classroom Profile with Proficiency at the PDC@FPG.
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Online Resource Provides an Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile Are you interested in measuring the quality of inclusion at a classroom level? NPDCI sponsored an online modules that provide an introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™). Module 1 provides a general introduction to the ICP™, an observational tool for assessing the quality of inclusive classroom practices across twelve dimensions of quality. It has been piloted in the United Kingdom (UK) and in the USA. For more information about the ICP™, contact Tracey West at: tracey.west@unc.edu |
To read about the findings of the UK pilot, see:
Soukakou E. P. (2012). Measuring quality in inclusive preschool classrooms: Development and validation of the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP). Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 27(3), 478-488.
The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP™), developed by Dr. Elena Soukakou, is a structured observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of provisions and daily practices that support the developmental needs of children with disabilities in early childhood settings.
The first USA demonstration study leading to validation of the ICP has just been completed. The ICP was field tested in 51 inclusive settings. The following are the preliminary results from this demonstration study:
- The measure has acceptable inter-rater agreement, is internally consistent, and shows a good factor structure.
- Correlations with another measure of global classroom quality (ECERS-R) provided initial evidence for construct validity.
- Assessors reported the measure to be feasible and easy to use.
Read the full report: The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) Preliminary Findings of Demonstration Study in North Carolina
.Find out more about the ICP in The Inclusive Classroom Profile Handout that includes:
| Rationale and Purpose | Structure | Observation Focus |
| Terminology | Scoring Instructions | Administration Time & Procedures |
| Psychometric Properties | References |
How do we know if we are providing high quality inclusion for young children with disabilities? Sharon Irwin and Elena Soukakou discuss two new tools for measuring the quality of inclusion or preschool classes and programs: Measuring the Quality of Inclusion
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