Inclusion Coach Program
What Is An Inclusion Coach?
Inclusion Coaches empower educators with hands-on coaching, strategies, resources, and professional learning to support children of all abilities.
The Inclusion Coach Program is designed to support child care educators in creating inclusive environments where all children, regardless of ability, can thrive. Inclusion Coaches work directly with educators, providing guidance, practical strategies, and tailored resources to help them meet the diverse needs of children in their care.
The Inclusion Coach will work collaboratively with educators and families to support children with developmental delays, high medical needs, continuous needs (i.e. positioning, mobility, daily needs), or challenging behaviours.
Inclusion Coaches model, coach, and educate utilizing a strength-based approach that is rooted and supported by “How Does Learning Happen?”.
Program Mandate
The Inclusion Coach Program can be accessed by families with children who are currently enrolled, or have a confirmed start date, with a licensed child care program within Hastings County. For EarlyON, the child must attend regularly to receive support.