SpecialQuest Group
About Us
The SpecialQuest Group provides
responsive services to achieve
successful and enduring professional
development and systems change
for high quality Early Childhood
Education and inclusion of young
children with disabilities and their
families.
Current Contracts
National Level: Head Start National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning (NCQTL) - Services include:
- video development
- product development
- informational and participatory webinars
State Level: Louisiana State Department of Education – Services to promote inclusion of young children with disabilities for selected school districts include:
- inclusion planning with a leadership team
- intensive training
- follow-up support
Community Level: In-depth
consultation overtime to select
groups.
Past Grant Activities
National Level
- The Hilton/Early Head Start Training Program (1997-2007): Provided inclusion training and professional development to over 500 communities.
- SpecialQuest Birth–Five (2007-2010): Provided training and dissemination of the SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library.
State Level
- SpecialQuest Birth–Five (2007-2010): Worked with 10 states on improving inclusive practices in states and communities.
What Participants Are Saying
Thank you for the quality services that you have provided over the years. I have participated in the training sessions and received so much valuable information and support. You have been a beacon of light to programs, staff, and the families we serve.
The experience of working on a collaborative statewide team focused on inclusive education has been life-changing and deeply fulfilling. The materials and model used for planning, facilitating and accomplishing work within meetings are extremely high quality, and I have been able to use the SQ model for our professional and agency development activities.