Inclusion_Toolkit_FINAL
YOUR TOOLKIT FOR Inclusive Education
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Free Articles, Tips, Checklists & Activities
Organizations
Websites & Blogs
Everyone Belonging. Everyone Learning.
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Did You EDUCATION Know...
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Student academic achievement in inclusive classes is comparable or superior to that of students served in self-contained classes.
The quality of instruction provided to students in inclusive classes is comparable or superior to that of students in self-contained classes.
Inclusive educational programs have no adverse effect on the academic achievement of students without disabilities.
Students in inclusive classes, especially vocational classes, have improved adjustment to employment.
Students in inclusive classes have more access to the core curriculum than students in self-contained classes do.
The academic engagement of students in inclusive classes is comparable to that of students in self-contained classes.
Inclusive Education
Inclusive classes improve students’ adjustment to community living.
Free Articles, Tips, Checklists & Activities
Champions of Inclusion
Dispelling the Myths of Inclusive Education
Making Inclusion Work: 5 Strategies Every Teacher Should Know
Effective Teaching Practices for Students in Inclusive Classrooms
Quality Indicators for Effective Inclusive Education Guidebook
Co-Teaching: What do general educators and special educators bring to the table?
Supporting Students with Autism in an Inclusive Classroom – Paula Kluth’s Top 10 Tips for Teachers
School Accommodations and Modifications Information Sheet
3 Free Activities to Differentiate Instruction
7-Step Process for Implementing Inclusive School Reform
Checklist: Is your School Inclusive?
Universal Design for Differentiated Instruction (UDDI)
Collaboration and Co-Teaching – 3-Part Self-Guided Tutorial
Organizations
CAST: Produces educational research and works to promote and expand learning opportunities through Universal Design for Learning. www.cast.org
Kids Together, Inc.: Offers a wide range of inclusion resources and educational research for children and adults with disabilities. www.kidstogether.org
National Inclusion Project: Provides innovative programs and strategic partnerships to help develop inclusive communities nationwide. www.inclusionproject.org
Ollibean: Provides access to online forums and communities, information about inclusion-related causes, and a wide variety of free resources about inclusive education. www.ollibean.com
TASH: Advocates for the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities through research, professional development, and policy. www.TASH.org
The IRIS Center: Provides resources for educators and professional development providers about students with disabilities. www.iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu
University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability: Improving knowledge, policies, and practices concerning individuals with disabilities and their families. www.iod.unh.edu
Council for Exceptional Children: Largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. www.cec.org
The Including Samuel Project: Dedicated to building more inclusive schools and communities through curriculum, training, and outreach. www.includingsamuel.com
Inclusive Schools Network: A web-based educational resource for families, schools and communities that promotes inclusive educational practices. www.inclusiveschools.org/resources
SWIFT: A national K-8 center that provides academic and behavioral support to promote the learning and academic achievement of all students. www.swiftschools.org