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Your Inclusion Transition Checklist: How to Support Students New to Inclusive Classrooms

This blog post, excerpted and adapted from inclusion expert Cheryl Jorgensen’s upcoming book, It’s More Than “Just Being In”, outlines the key steps you and the rest of your student’s team should take before, during, and after their transition to your classroom. Read More

INCLUSION IN ACTION: Q&A with author Nicole Eredics

In this blog post, I’m thrilled to welcome Nicole Eredics: inclusion expert, educator, creator of the popular blog The Inclusive Class—and now, Brookes author! Read More

12 Ways to Support Families of Students with Disabilities

It’s important to form powerful partnerships with all families, but this blog post focuses on building a supportive relationship with families of children with disabilities. Read More

Inclusion in Action: Practical Strategies to Modify Your Curriculum excerpt

Read the excerpt on Supporting Inclusion in the Classroom from Inclusion in Action by Nicole Eredics. Read More

7 Key Steps to Self-Determined Transition Planning

This blog post presents 7 elements of self-determined transition planning, excerpted and adapted from Your Complete Guide to Transition Planning and Services by Mary Morningstar & Beth Clavenna-Deane. Read More

8 Ways to Make Your Small-Group Activities More Inclusive

Here are eight common challenges to student participation in small groups, and some easy tricks you can try to make these activities more inclusive. (These tips are adapted from Susan Sandall’s Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs.) Read More

Infographic: 10 Tips on Creating an Effective Inclusion Team

Teamwork is the fuel that keeps inclusion going. If you’re just getting started with inclusion or want a to-do list to get your existing team on track, today’s post is for you! Read More

“Take a deep breath, and just do it”: An inclusion success story

In this post, you’ll hear from California mom Nelia Nunes, whose daughter Sabrina was born with a significant disability, and Sabrina’s second-grade teacher, Nancy. Read More

9 First Steps to Student-Directed IEPs

Does your school do student-directed IEPs yet? If not, you might be wondering how to start. What are the first steps? How can you prepare a student for a bigger role in developing his or her educational plan? Read More

8 Ways to Support Your Students’ Flexibility

So what are the first steps toward supporting flexibility in your classroom? Read More