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
View the tip sheet and discover ten simple ideas that can aid teachers in addressing some of the unique learning, social, and communication needs of students with autism while bringing out the best in all learners in their classrooms. Read More
“Our job isn’t to figure out if a student should be participating. Our job is to figure out how they should participate.” In this video intro to Paula Kluth’s “You’re Going to Love this Kid!”, a wonderful resource on inclusive education, you'll get a sample teaching strategy called “getting it off the page” and discover a word processing support for students with autism called AlphaSmart. Read More
In this video clip, sample a few of Paula Kluth's 100 ways to differentiate instruction in K-12 inclusive classrooms. These ideas will gives students a variety options when expressing their knowledge of a topic. Read More
As part of our fall 2014 inclusive education webinar series, author and inclusion advocate Whitney Rapp addresses behavior challenges in the inclusive classroom. Download her presentation slides here, then watch the recorded webinar at: https://brookespublishing.com/resource-center/webinar-series/inclusive-education/ Read More
Click for two free printable pages from the Quick-Guides Quick-Guides to Inclusion: Ideas for Educating Students with Disabilities with tips sure to bolster your inclusion efforts. Read More
The 5-step model for successful cooperative learning is illustrated in this sample lesson. The lesson involves students in teams using the software program Hyperstudio to plan a vacation. Read More
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
Learn how to create and use fidget bags, one of Paula Kluth's 100 ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom. If students in your classroom do not need the amount of support provided by the items in a sensory box, but do need some help to stay focused on daily lessons, a fidget bag can be a good alternative. Read More
This filled-out questionnaire shows sample answers to questions prompting students to reflect upon their perceptions of someone from a diverse background, whether it be in terms of disability, race/ethnicity, language, or family structure. Read More
