The Educator's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices

Julie Causton, Ph.D., Chelsea P. Tracy-Bronson, Ph.D.

K-12

Create warm, welcoming, and engaging inclusive classrooms with this down-to-earth K-12 teacher's guide, filled with practical teaching tips, planning tools and checklists, case studies, and insights from inclusive educators.

STRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS:

• ensure that all students have access to the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment
• presume competence and recognize every student’s unique strengths
• meet students' individual learning needs with differentiated lessons and innovative academic supports
• team up and collaborate with other educators and professionals to make the most of everyone's expertise
• distinguish an IEP from a 504 plan, and develop and implement both appropriately
• support students who have behavior challenges with a classroom-wide positive behavior support system
• promote academic and social inclusion in the classroom and in recreational spaces, from the playground to the lunchroom
• supervise the important work of paraprofessionals
• avoid burnout with self-care strategies and stress-busters

PRACTICAL RESOURCES:

Planning tools and checklists to help you identify student strengths, develop IEPs, plan lessons, strengthen co-teaching, choose modifications and accommodations, and more.

Reviews

Robin Drogan, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - May 12, 2015

“User friendly, logically organized, and easy to read … gives a concise overview with practical strategies to support both general and special pre-service teachers and professionals in the field.”

Katie Naples (Kindergarten Inclusion Teacher) & Kelly Engle (Kindergarten Special Education Teacher), Herman Ave Elementary, Auburn, NY - May 11, 2015

“As inclusive educators, we are always trying to find what works for each child. This guide provides a vast amount of resources to do just that, and more. This book is one we will keep rereading and referring to throughout our teaching careers.”

Jennifer York-Barr, Professor Emeritus & Distinguished Teacher, University of Minnesota - May 11, 2015

“Joyful, inspirational, and grounded in practice! Causton and Tracy-Bronson’s handbook offers a rich array of principles, tools, and examples from practice that both inspire and compel us to deepen the work of inclusive education.”

Get more from Julie Causton:

• Watch a recording of Dr. Causton's webinar - The Role of the Paraprofessional in the Inclusive Class
• Read her blog at inclusiveschooling.com!

Explore more training opportunities!

Expand your mindset, heartset, and skillset around inclusion with unique training opportunities from Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak. Visit the Inclusive Schooling website to explore their complete catalog of engaging, on-demand training courses—and learn about custom training options, too!

Authors: Julie Causton Ph.D., Chelsea P. Tracy-Bronson Ph.D.

Foreword Author: Cheryl M. Jorgensen Ph.D.

Read the blog posts!

Recommended Summer Reads: 10 Books to Help You Build Your Inclusion Toolbox

8 Indicators of Inclusive Classrooms

“Start with Strengths”: An Inclusion Q&A with Author Julie Causton

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An inclusive educator's job description

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Watch a webinar

Engaging All Learners: 5 Steps to Creating More Inclusive Classrooms