The Role of the Paraprofessional in the Inclusive Class webinar slides

View the webinar slides for an overview of inclusive education, as well as strategies for presuming competence. Read More

Making Action Plans (MAPS)

Read the excerpt to learn about the MAPS process and see an example. The MAPS process is a tool teams can use to “think big” for a particular learner; it is especially appropriate for those students who are new to inclusive education because the process can help teachers generate adaptations and supports as well as serve as a starting point for a new IEP. Read More

Including all students in instruction in core curriculum areas

Read the excerpt to learn considerations relevant to teaching core subject areas (reading and writing, mathematics, social and natural sciences) to all students. The strategies described for each subject area are organized according to the hierarchy of least-to-most intrusive supports, interventions, and adaptations. Read More

Inclusive Schooling Requires Leadership

This preface to The Principal’s Handbook for Leading Inclusive Schools explains the inspiration and motivation behind the writing of this book, how the book is organized, and who will most benefit from the book. Read More

Assisting studentswho use wheelchairs:guidelines for school personnel

Read the excerpt and discover the steps required to transfer a student to and from a wheelchair, facts regarding wheelchair mobility, and six additional wheelchair mobility tips. Read More

First/then board

View the sample activity and discover how to create a first/then board. This excerpt includes a general discription of the activity, materials needed to create the board, and instructions for the board's assembly. Read More

Math communication board

View the sample activity and discover how to create a math communication board. This excerpt includes a general discription of the activity, materials needed to create the board, and instructions for the board's assembly. Read More

Models of inclusion support

This chapter defines components and types of inclusion support in the preschool setting. Examples of common inclusion support service delivery models are also introduced. Read More

How do children benefit from inclusion

This chapter from First Steps to Preschool Inclusion uses research to share how preschoolers both with and without disabilities benefit from participating in high-quality inclusive environments. Read More