“This is the beauty of inclusion”: A Success Story from Lisa Friedman
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
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Low- or No-Tech AT Options for Your Students
This infographic gives you five examples of low-cost, low-tech options—from activity boards to laminated icon cards—for students who need help with their communication skills. Read More
Inclusion Guest Blog: Renay Marquez of ParaEducate
I’m very pleased to welcome another special guest to the blog: Renay Marquez, co-founder of ParaEducate, which is one of our favorite resources for special education teachers, paraeducators, and advocates for people with disabilities. Read More
Engaging All Learners: Webinar Signup & 5 Great Resources from Julie Causton!
Have you stopped by our new community over at edWeb yet? Read More
A Win-Win: McGavock High’s Peer Buddy Program
Focusing on the Nashville’s McGavock High School, this memorable story shines a spotlight on how a well-planned peer buddy program improves the lives of students with and without disabilities. Read More
Preschool Inclusion: How It Helps, Where to Start
In the 40+ years since the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed, how have early childhood programs in the U.S. progressed toward inclusion—and what should we do to promote more welcoming and inclusive classrooms in preschools across the country? Read More
Try These Classroom Arrangement Tricks to Maximize Student Engagement
In this blog post, we’ll explore what works and doesn’t work in room arrangement and organization, using a great, vivid example from R.A. McWilliam’s book, Engagement of Every Child in the Preschool Classroom. Read More
Brandon’s Story: How Preschool Inclusion Helped One Young Learner with Autism
This blog post helps clarify the why of preschool inclusion. Read More
3 Common Legal Mistakes When Teaching Kids with Special Needs
If you want to stay informed and avoid legal pitfalls, we recommend the new book Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law by Beverley H. Johns, M.S. It’s a plain-English guide to the basics of special education law—no jargon, just reader-friendly explanations and lots of engaging features like quizzes, activities, and case stories. Read More
Your Child with Special Needs Started Preschool: Now What?
This guest blog post is by Nakeshia Wright, an inclusion specialist at the Frazer Center, an inclusive early education program in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More
