Collaboration for Inclusion (C4I)

Cooke's Collaboration for Inclusion program aims to help all children in the urban preschools where we work to prepare for kindergarten.

We work not only with children, but with their teachers and parents to create classrooms that include students with a wide range of developmental needs and abilities.

C4I for Teachers

Cooke works with teachers and other preschool staff to help them identify children who are at risk for learning delays, and differentiate instruction for a wide range of ability levels in one classroom. We offer workshops both on-site and in our own facilities, and provide one-on-one consultation.

C4I for Parents

In an effort to involve parents in their children's education and improve perceptions of special education, Cooke offers parent workshops for our students' families and others who are interested.

Workshop topics include pre-reading skills at home, separation anxiety and transitioning to kindergarten. Our workshop, "Preschool Special Education: What Every Parent Should Know," helps parents to work with the NYC Committee on Preschool Special Education to obtain services and appropriate programming. View a complete list of parent workshops.

C4I for Students

Cooke's experienced special education teachers run play groups for students at risk for learning delays. These groups provide short-term, preventive support in the areas of social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language development. At the end of an eight-week playgroup, children are assessed to see if further support is needed.

Collaboration for Inclusion is made possible thanks to long-term generous funding from the Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation.