Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Standard II...

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Standard II Rationale For IECE KTS II, I selected a Classroom Management Plan (CMP) that demonstrates my ability to create and maintain an emotionally and physically healthy safe environment that supports full inclusion. The CMP task has two components. One is an Inclusive Learning Environment that I designed and includes an indoor and outdoor floor plan for an inclusive environment. The report explains the principles and context for preparation of the learning environment to maximize the opportunities for full inclusion. The second component is a research-based Three-Tiered approach for Addressing Challenging Behavior. It includes strategies to prevent challenging behavior, support social-emotional competencies, and address chronic patterns of misbehavior. I also included a reflective analysis that connects my thoughts and practices from my CMP with my two student teaching placements. Finally, I have selected several lesson plan analyses and observation forms that were observed and recorded during my student teaching placements at Stonestreet Elementary. The Inclusive Learning Environment demonstrates my ability to maintain an emotionally and physically healthy and safe environment by explaining how I create a supportive learning environment and guidance plan that can be implemented in the least restrictive environment. By using a carefully structured, but open floor plan in my environment design, I am promoting a healthy and