inclusive classrooms Archives

11 ways to make your classroom a safe haven for children exposed to trauma

How do you, as an educator in an inclusive classroom, reach and teach children who have experienced trauma? Read More

The role of the paraprofessional in the inclusive class

The role of a paraprofessional in an inclusive classroom can be challenging. Read More

Supporting behavior in the inclusive class

Supporting positive student behavior can be a challenge for any teacher—and in an inclusive classroom, it can be especially difficult to manage students with so many different needs and ability levels in one room. Read More

Planning for full participation and learning in the inclusive class

As inclusive classrooms become the standard in education, how will you answer the call for classrooms and curricula that meet all students’ learning needs? Read More

Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP)

The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP), authored by Dr. Elena Soukakou, is a structured observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of classroom practices that support the developmental needs of children 2½ – 5 years of age with disabilities in early childhood settings. Read More

Project DATA instructional programs: mealtime

Read the excerpt and see a DATA sample instructional program for mealtime. Read More

How to use the DATA Model to help preschool students with autism thrive

Learn how to use The DATA Model to combine two essential elements of effective learning for young children with ASD—frequent interaction with typically developing peers and intensive individualized intervention—into one integrated school-based approach. Read More