Inclusion Resources

When you are teaching in an inclusive classroom, it can be difficult to accommodate your materials to fit everyone's needs. Read best practices and handy tips in the resources below to make inclusion a success in your school. These helpful articles describe ways to modify your curriculum to reach every student. In addition to great teaching strategies and planning tips for grades K-12, you'll find plenty of resources to help you adapt existing materials for an inclusive classroom in any subject.

Information & Advice on Inclusion Keys to Successful Inclusion Learn about activities and support systems commonly found in successful inclusion programs. From the Great Wall to a Great Inclusive Classroom Read about the workings of a great unit on Chinese folk tales in an inclusion classroom. Bibliography for Including Students with Disabilities Find the latest books and articles on inclusion. Frequently Asked Questions on Inclusion Learn more about inclusion and how it impacts the classroom. Summary of the Six Principles of Effective Curriculum Design An overview of six curricular design issues that ensure teachers are teaching inclusively. Symbolic and Non-symbolic information An explanation of symbolic vs. nonsymbolic information in regards to teaching inclusively. Toward Successful Inclusion of Students References References and bibliography for Toward Successful Inclusion of Students. Universal Design for Learning A definition of universal design for learning. Inclusive Teaching Strategies Effective Teaching Strategies Use a list that provides a quick reference to the methodology of effective teachers. Collaboration Between General and Special Education Teachers Explore the key elements in collaborations between general educators and special educators. How to Manage Disruptive Behavior in Inclusive Classrooms Managing disruptive behavior is examined in detail. The teaching teaching methods and strategies discussed in this article focus on behavior management in an inclusive classroom. Using Multiple Intelligences in Testing & Assessment Information on using Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI) in student assessments is found here. New teachers, who are just getting acquainted with MI will find this resource particularly valuable. Adapting Materials for Inclusion Adapting Instructional Materials -- Providing Direct Assistance Providing one-on-one assistance to a student is perhaps the most demanding adaptation that needs to be made in an inclusive classroom. Adapting Existing Materials An article on adaptations that can be used when existing materials are judged to be inappropriate but may only need simple modifications. Simplifying or Supplementing Existing Materials Students with special needs can successfully become part of the regular classroom setting when existing materials are simplified or supplemented for them. Structuring Lessons to Promote Learning from Materials Share an article that offers suggestions on modifying materials while teachers are planning for a lesson, not during the lesson. Teaching Strategies for Using Materials in an Inclusive Classroom Two well-defined strategies are described for helping special needs students become independent learners.

Adapting Reading and Math Materials in the Inclusive Classroom Descriptions of eight principles for making reading and math adaptations in the inclusive classroom. Adapting Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science for the Inclusive Classroom A list of steps that provide a suggested framework for making decisions about using material adaptations effectively. Adapting L.A., S.S., and Science Materials -- Figure 1 The questions in this chart provide guidance in developing a plan to implement adaptations in an inclusive classroom. Adapt Lessons to Reach All Students An overview of six curricular design issues that help ensure appropriate inclusive teaching. Additional Resources Adaptations and Modifications for Students with Special Needs Accommodate your Special Needs students by making the easy modifications and adaptations detailed in these articles and resources. These adjustments will help you challenge each member of your class. Teaching Strategies for Students with ADD/ADHD Learn about attention deficit disorder and instructional design. Browse our collection of articles to find suggestions and effective strategies to use when teaching students with ADD/ADHD. IEPs and Beyond Our IEP resources will help you prepare and implement Individualized Education Programs. Check out our articles to find everything you need to know about the IEP process. Teaching Methods Discover a vast range of current articles on teaching methods, such as cooperative learning, inclusion, and authentic assessment. These resources are ideal for teachers of all grades. Resources on Inclusion by the Council for Exceptional Children Creating Schools for All Our Students: What 12 Schools Have to Say Highlighted by photos of inclusion-in-action, this prize-winning resource features 12 concepts that characterize good inclusive schools. The experiences of teachers, principals, classroom aides, parents, and other school personnel form the basis of this very readable guide. Strategies for Teacher Collaboration Loviah E. Aldinger, Cynthia L. Warger, and Paul W. Eavy A resource to help school-based teams bring collaborative teaching into practice. Provides 18 specific inservice activities to help teachers understand the dynamics of collaboration. Inclusion in Secondary Schools--Bold Initiatives Challenging Change Edited by Daniel D. Sage To help the reader learn from the experiences of others, the editor has assembled the "stories" of schools in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Each story includes useful and interesting details of the school's experiences in implementing a policy of inclusion. Complete List and Ordering Information