## YOUR TOOLKIT FOR Inclusive Education !VIEW THIS TOOLKIT ONLINE for easy linking to the resources: www.brookespublishing.com/inclusive-education-toolkit --- ## TABLE OF CONTENTS ### Free Articles, Tips, Checklists & Activities ### Organizations ### Websites & Blogs Everyone Belonging. Everyone Learning. Beautiful, full-color photos and great inclusion quotes will keep you inspired and motivated all year. --- ## Did You EDUCATION Know... !! 1. Student academic achievement in inclusive classes is comparable or superior to that of students served in self-contained classes. 2. The quality of instruction provided to students in inclusive classes is comparable or superior to that of students in self-contained classes. 3. Inclusive educational programs have no adverse effect on the academic achievement of students without disabilities. 4. Students in inclusive classes, especially vocational classes, have improved adjustment to employment. 5. Students in inclusive classes have more access to the core curriculum than students in self-contained classes do. 6. 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 [Read more](http://inclusiveschools.org/files/100) ## Dispelling the Myths of Inclusive Education [Read more](http://tash.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TASH-Myths-of-Inclusive-Education.pdf) ## Making Inclusion Work: 5 Strategies Every Teacher Should Know [Read more](http://archive.brookespublishing.com/articles/ed-article-0110.htm) ## Effective Teaching Practices for Students in Inclusive Classrooms [Read more](http://education.wm.edu/centers/ttac/resources/articles/inclusion/effectiveteach) ## Quality Indicators for Effective Inclusive Education Guidebook [Read more](http://njcie.net/pdf/tools/quality-indicators-for-inclusive-education-manual.pdf) ## Co-Teaching: What do general educators and special educators bring to the table? [Read more](http://archive.brookespublishing.com/author-interviews/potts-71691-interview.htm) ## Supporting Students with Autism in an Inclusive Classroom – Paula Kluth’s Top 10 Tips for Teachers [Read more](http://archive.brookespublishing.com/author-interviews/kluth-70793-interview.htm) ## School Accommodations and Modifications Information Sheet [Read more](http://www.pacer.org/publications/pdfs/ALL15.pdf) ## 3 Free Activities to Differentiate Instruction [Read more](http://archive.brookespublishing.com/documents/from-text-maps-to-memory-caps.pdf) ## 7-Step Process for Implementing Inclusive School Reform [Read more](http://archive.brookespublishing.com/documents/causton-principals-handbook.pdf) ## Checklist: Is your School Inclusive? [Read more](http://archive.brookespublishing.com/documents/Kluth_dvd_checklist.pdf) ## Universal Design for Differentiated Instruction (UDDI) [Read more](http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3348) ## Collaboration and Co-Teaching – 3-Part Self-Guided Tutorial [Read more](http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=97) --- # Organizations 1. **CAST:** Produces educational research and works to promote and expand learning opportunities through Universal Design for Learning. www.cast.org 2. **Kids Together, Inc.:** Offers a wide range of inclusion resources and educational research for children and adults with disabilities. www.kidstogether.org 3. **National Inclusion Project:** Provides innovative programs and strategic partnerships to help develop inclusive communities nationwide. www.inclusionproject.org 4. **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 5. **TASH:** Advocates for the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities through research, professional development, and policy. www.TASH.org 6. **The IRIS Center:** Provides resources for educators and professional development providers about students with disabilities. www.iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu 7. **University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability:** Improving knowledge, policies, and practices concerning individuals with disabilities and their families. www.iod.unh.edu 8. **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 9. **The Including Samuel Project:** Dedicated to building more inclusive schools and communities through curriculum, training, and outreach. www.includingsamuel.com 10. **Inclusive Schools Network:** A web-based educational resource for families, schools and communities that promotes inclusive educational practices. www.inclusiveschools.org/resources 11. **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 --- # Websites & Blogs ## The Inclusive Class [Visit](http://www.theinclusiveclass.com) ## PaulaKluth.com [Visit](http://www.paulakluth.com) ## Organized Chaos [Visit](http://www.welcometoorganizedchaos.com) ## Bringing ABA into Inclusive Classrooms [Visit](http://www.bringingaba.com) ## Open Books Open Doors [Visit](http://www.openbooksopendoors.com) ## Top 10 Inclusive Education Blogs [Visit](http://www.theinclusiveclass.com/2013/08/top-10-blogs-about-inclusive-education.html) --- ## Looking for more practical guidance and strategies? 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