Loyal Inclusion Lab readers know that this blog is brought to you by Brookes Publishing, a Baltimore-based publisher of resources on education, disability, and early childhood. Our company’s been blazing trails in inclusive education since 1978, just a few short years after the passage of IDEA (then called Public Law 94-142, or the Education of All Handicapped Children Act). Read More
I’m bringing you some easy ways to meet the needs of young students with special needs during math activities—and help all kids participate and learn in the process. Read More
Do you have any special activities or celebrations planned? This blog post focuses on one of the most critical elements of successful schoolwide inclusion—a passionate and committed principal. Read More
In an older post we brought you some inclusion advice for principals—we wanted to pay tribute to some of our favorite online inclusion resources. These bloggers and organizations are truly tireless inclusion advocates, and we’re proud to work side-by-side with them toward our common goals. Read More
Adapted from Solving Executive Function Challenges by Lauren Kenworthy & colleagues, these tips are good ways to support kids with autism, though they can also apply to any student who is easily overstimulated and struggles with changes in routine. (You can find the tips in a shareable infographic right below the post!) Read More
I’m sharing 10 “inclusion resolutions” to make in the new year, complete with some favorite tips from our expert authors. Read More
Embracing universal design for learning (UDL) takes a lot of careful planning and coordinated effort. But the first—and maybe trickiest—hurdle you might encounter is convincing the UDL skeptics. Read More
I’m bringing you a list of critical success factors for all co-teachers, excerpted and adapted from Julie Causton’s book, The Educator’s Handbook for Inclusive School Practices. Read More
Students are better off in class than they are in the principal’s office. No one would disagree with that statement, and yet office disciplinary referrals are still a common solution for resolving conflicts or correcting student behavior. Read More
The Inclusion Lab is thrilled to welcome Lisa Friedman, a highly regarded speaker and expert in the field of Jewish Special Education and Inclusion. Read More