15 fun ways to build language & literacy skills in young learners
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10 conflict-busters for IEP meetings
Collaborative and productive IEP meetings lay the foundation for better student outcomes—but with so many complicated and emotionally charged decisions involved, the meeting room can feel like a minefield. Read More
Prepping a universally designed classroom: Beth’s UDL story
This blog post outlines what Beth, a fourth-grade teacher, does to create an accessible, universally designed classroom that incorporates all three UDL principles: multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement. 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
Preschool inclusion and RTI for children with disabilities
Integrating preschool inclusion and RTI principles in early childhood programs is sorely needed in the age of accountability. 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
Introduction to Blended Practices
Read the excerpt for an introduction to the structure and content of Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Second Edition. Read More
Project DATA instructional programs: mealtime
Read the excerpt and see a DATA sample instructional program for mealtime. Read More
