Use this form to help plan your lessons on a weekly basis. This form will help you plan learning objectives for the class and individual students. Additionally, there are sections to outline IEP objectives as well as plans for participation. Read More
Discover how to create learning goals that are S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented, and Time-bound) in this excerpt from this practical, accessible guidebook on Universal Design for Learning. Read More
Read the excerpt and discover why collaboration is essential for inclusive education as well as schoolwide systems for student support. This chapter also lists best practices for schoolwide systems of support. Read More
If you’re a teacher, you probably hear a lot about the benefits of teamwork and collaboration. But when you’re faced with the reality of hectic schedules, lesson plans, parent meetings, and constant time crunches, it can be tough to find time to exchange ideas with other teachers and make sure you’re on the same page. See what one Pennsylvania superintendent did to improve collaboration among the teachers in their school—and discover 6 ways this increased collaboration helped both educators and students succeed. Read More
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. Read More
Did you know that inclusive classes improve students' adjustment to community living? View the infographic and learn seven additional facts promoting inclusive classrooms. Read More
View the webinar slides for an overview of inclusive education, as well as strategies for presuming competence. Read More
Universal Design for Learning may seem complicated and intimidating to educators unfamiliar with the framework. In this section, Loui Lord Nelson clearly defines and describes the key terms associated with UDL and provides some examples as well. Read More
In this introductory chapter excerpt from contributing authors Lindsay J. Flynn and H. Lee Swanson, read about the factors that contribute to poor reading comprehension as well as a synthesis of the intervention research targeting reading problems. Read More
Read the excerpt and discover the benefits of using technology in daily lessons to address learner needs. This excerpt includes how to use webcasts as an instructional tool, how to support literacy instruction through technology, and what technology looks like in the co-taught classroom. Read More
