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With summer’s end and your new school year just weeks away, you’ve probably been thinking about your incoming class and all the things you’ll be doing to support your diverse learners. (Or maybe you’re on the beach in a floppy hat and deep denial, in which case feel free to...

Happy Tuesday, #TeamInclusion! I have a guest post today that co-teachers and UDL advocates will want to read and share.  It’s by Dr. Deborah Taub, a UDL/inclusive ed expert and the Director of Research and Programs at Keystone Assessment. Through some short but powerful vignettes, she shows...

  Today’s tips are for: K-12 educators The challenge: Students dealing with tough feelings and acting out in the classroom   Did you see Inside Out this summer? It was more than a great movie (and a devious plan to sell more Kleenex)–it was also a powerful reminder of the link...

Today’s tips are for: All members of IEP teams for students in grades K-12 The challenge: Starting the process of figuring out how to support a student’s learning   When you sit down with an IEP team to start the planning process, it can be tempting to start with what a student...

Today’s tips are for: Inclusive K-12 schools The challenge: How can we best support the mobility of students who use wheelchairs? When a student uses a wheelchair, it can be difficult to know when to provide help and when to step back. Some students can get around on their own with no...

Maybe you have one placed prominently in your classroom—a rule board that lays out your expectations and gives your students gentle reminders throughout the year. And maybe you have your own version of a “rule board” for yourself, too. Whether it’s a Pinterest board of...

(*Teacher friends: this would be a great post to share with your favorite early childhood program director!) In Tuesday’s post, you got some tips and a handy form for assessing your early childhood classroom’s physical characteristics and gauging how inclusion-ready you are. Today...

  That’s such a nice, soothing graphic, right? With the jar of sharpened pencils and the pretty mint-green teacup and the neat handwriting font. We can’t see inside the little spiral notebook, but it’s probably full of orderly to-do lists with every single item checked off....

(*Teacher friends: this would be a great post to share with your favorite early childhood program director!) If you’re an early childhood educator, you probably have the same dream we do: High-quality inclusive classrooms where all children learn and every kid’s needs are met. Sounds...

  Inclusive middle school literacy teachers   Deliver literacy instruction that meets the needs of all learners—in one 50-minute class period.   Say you’ve done the groundwork already. You’re up to your ears in reading assessment data, and you have a solid handle on...

When students take an active role in developing their own IEPs, the results can be amazing. Studies show that student-directed IEPs are associated with higher academic achievement, better communication and self-advocacy skills, and stronger motivation for students with disabilities. Does your...

Cognitive flexibility is one of the most important qualities that students AND teachers can cultivate. Learning is easier when kids and their teachers can tolerate change, open themselves to new experiences, solve problems creatively, and take the unexpected in stride. Flexibility isn’t...

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Happy #TeacherTuesday to all of our friends about to close the book on another great school year! If you’re a seasoned educator, congrats on another year of making a difference in the lives of your students. I know you’ll probably be busy prepping for the year ahead, but hopefully...

So excited to share the first of our Inclusion Success Stories today! In this post, you’ll hear from California mom Nelia Nunes, whose daughter Sabrina was born with a significant disability, and Sabrina’s second-grade teacher, Nancy. Together, they paint an awesome picture of the...

If you’re already on board with inclusive education, you probably know all about the concept of presuming competence and can cite the benefits in your sleep. But if you’re just joining #TeamInclusion, you might have questions. If a student has a severe disability, how can I presume he...

Teamwork is the fuel that keeps inclusion going. If you’re just getting started with inclusion or want a to-do list to get your existing team on track, today’s post is for you! This infographic gives you 10 helpful tips on creating a team that communicates smoothly and collaborates...

Many children (with or without disabilities) love looking at storybooks and sharing special reading time with a parent, educator, or caregiver. But for some kids, shared reading isn’t high on their list of preferred activities—which means they may miss out on the many literacy- and...

  Hello, teacher friends! Let’s kick off today’s Inclusion Lab post with a quote from the amazing Julie Causton—author, educator, speaker, and true inclusion rockstar. When we put together our Classroom Hindsight ebooklet last year, which asked teachers “What do you...

If you read the latest books and blogs on inclusive education, you’ve probably heard a lot about the potential benefits of universal design for learning (UDL). Stronger student engagement. Sharper executive function skills. Increased access to the general curriculum for all students. The UDL...

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(*See the end of this post for a FREE printable with even more small-group inclusion tips!) Small-group activities are packed with so many benefits, they’re like a mega-vitamin for your preschool classroom. Those little 15-minute pockets of time are rich with opportunities to: Promote your...

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