Inclusion in the Classroom: Tips and Resources
Why is it important to include students with disabilities in general education classrooms? This 2-page Tips & Resources Fact Sheet PDF from Vanderbilt Kennedy Center explores the legal, moral, and civil rights of students with disabilities and provides tips and resources for breaking barriers and finding success in inclusion. Click here to read the Tips & Resources PDF Some research has shown that inclusion may improve learning and academic performance for all students. Children also have an opportunity to learn to...
read moreWhat is Inclusive Education?
What does it mean? What are the laws? What does the research show? Do children in inclusive classrooms perform better? These “frequently asked questions” are examined in this document from the Institute on Disability and its research on inclusive education presented at the Inclusive Education Leadership Summit in 2009. View the 4-page “Research on Inclusive Education” PDF. Inclusive education is characterized by presumed competence, authentic membership, full participation, reciprocal social...
read moreReflections from 2010 Kindergarten Cohort Graduates
Cohort members from the class of 2010 found the experience to be incredibly helpful and well worth the investment of time. Here are a few reflections from the group: “I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this cohort! Every minute of our meetings was filled with valuable information and important sharing time.” “The content of the program was enriching. The speakers were informative. And the entire program had a clear objective: to get the entire family– parents and children– educated and prepared for the...
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