6 Barriers to Inclusion (and How to Break Them Down!)

When you’re just starting out with inclusion, the first steps can be the toughest. You might see a lot of barriers on the road ahead, from staff skepticism to plain old lack of time. Here are 6 of the most common obstacles to including all kids in the general curriculum—and some quick tips on overcoming them. (These are adapted from Sarika Gupta’s First Steps to Preschool Inclusion, though the tips apply to K-12 inclusion, too.) Be sure to grab the infographic at the end of the post and share it with fellow educators!