About the Program

MISSION
The Inclusion Collaborative of Santa Clara County is committed to ensuring that children with disabilities and special needs have equal access to full participation in inclusive learning environments.

VISION
Santa Clara County understands and actively supports the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities in our community.

CORE VALUES

• Respect for all children & families
• Provide leadership in all community venues
• Seamless & integrated delivery systems
• Training & education at all levels
• Equality & access for children with special needs & disabilities
• Provide for the unique needs of every child served on basis of belief that every child can learn and benefit from social inclusion
• Support for parents, providers, teachers & children
• Collaboration & Partnerships among all community agencies (i.e. medical, educational, mental health-etc.)
• Full Participation of all children in community learning environments
• Involve and honor child/family choices and seek their input for inclusion options

OUR GOAL AREAS

• Leadership/fund development
• Collaboration and relationship-building
• Advocacy
• Access
• Higher education and professional development

OUR DEFINITION OF INCLUSION

• Children with and without disabilities participate in recreation and learning activities together.
• Modifications and accommodations to routines and activities are made so that all children can benefit.
• ALL children are welcomed and have the sense of belonging!

BENEFITS OF INCLUSION ( English  |  Spanish )

Date last revised: October 1, 2010

CONTACT INFO

Janice Battaglia, Manager, Inclusion Collaborative Phone: (408) 453-6552

Laurie Nielsen, Coordinator Inclusion Training Phone: (408) 453-6554

Nancy Crowe , Assessment Coordinator Phone: (408) 453-6597

	Inclusion Coordinator/Specialist Description Inclusion Coach Referral Form (MS Word)

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