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12 ways to support siblings of children with disabilities

Siblings are critical, lifelong sources of support for people with disabilities—they’re usually in the lives of their brothers and sisters much longer than anyone else. Read More

15 fun ways to build language & literacy skills in young learners

What makes a successful reader? Read More

10 conflict-busters for IEP meetings

Collaborative and productive IEP meetings lay the foundation for better student outcomes—but with so many complicated and emotionally charged decisions involved, the meeting room can feel like a minefield. Read More

Prepping a universally designed classroom: Beth’s UDL story

This blog post outlines what Beth, a fourth-grade teacher, does to create an accessible, universally designed classroom that incorporates all three UDL principles: multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement. Read More

The role of the paraprofessional in the inclusive class

The role of a paraprofessional in an inclusive classroom can be challenging. Read More

Supporting behavior in the inclusive class

Supporting positive student behavior can be a challenge for any teacher—and in an inclusive classroom, it can be especially difficult to manage students with so many different needs and ability levels in one room. Read More

Planning for full participation and learning in the inclusive class

As inclusive classrooms become the standard in education, how will you answer the call for classrooms and curricula that meet all students’ learning needs? Read More

Preschool inclusion and RTI for children with disabilities

Integrating preschool inclusion and RTI principles in early childhood programs is sorely needed in the age of accountability. Read More

Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP)

The Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP), authored by Dr. Elena Soukakou, is a structured observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of classroom practices that support the developmental needs of children 2½ – 5 years of age with disabilities in early childhood settings. Read More

Introduction to Blended Practices

Read the excerpt for an introduction to the structure and content of Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Second Edition. Read More