Inclusive Practices

Understanding and Supporting Your Student With ADHD ADHD can be frustrating for both teachers and students, but coming together to find strategies that work helps your student—and your relationship—blossom.

INFOGRAPHIC: Get ahead of potential challenging classroom behaviors with these five key principles, adapted from Early Social-Emotional Development (explore the book: https://ecs.page.link/oGHF)

What People Don't Realize When They Hear ‘Autism Is a Spectrum' "I want the world to remember just how broad a singular diagnosis can be."

Consider incorporating a “question of the day” to help boost your students’ skills. (Get more tips for improving language skills here: https://ecs.page.link/kgFeS)

: “When educators celebrate the strengths and talents students bring to a classroom, they are better able to design learning experiences that capitalize on those gifts.” (Quote taken from Reimagining Special Education. Explore the book: https://ecs.page.link/cYU6C)

Did you know we have a ton of free resources for you to use? Head to our website and scroll down on the home page to find them.
We have free videos, articles and even training!

https://inclusive-solutions.com

⭐️ Happy Friday everyone! ⭐️

Courtesy of Teacher 2 Teacher and educator Jacqui Lehmkuhl, here’s an easy way to spread some and strengthen teacher-student bonds.

26 Things You Can Do to Create More Inclusive School Spaces - Brookes Blog 26 Things You Can Do to Create More Inclusive School Spaces November 16, 2021 What does it mean to “live inclusion” instead of simply “doing inclusion,” a distinction that author Nicole Eredics makes in the quote above? Schools live out their inclusive philosophy when every aspect of the lea...

A comfortable, safe, and thoughtfully designed physical environment is essential to the success of any inclusive classroom. Here are 23 tips for arranging your classroom in a way that promotes the success of all learners: https://ecs.page.link/2qdR7

Use these five simple tips to help young children follow classroom instructions.

"Nothing's working." said Rabbit.
"Have you tried unplugging?" asked Bear.
"I don't plug in anywhere." said Rabbit.
"Yes you do." said Bear. "You're plugged into the world around you."
"Oh." said Rabbit, giving this some thought. "How do I unplug then?"
"Close your eyes, let your muscles relax and listen only to the sound of yourself breathing in and out." said Bear. "After a while, when you feel ready, plug back in, and try again."

©Tara Shannon, 2021

Are you at today? Don't forget to join us at the DEC Meetup tonight! The event starts at 5 PM in Crystal A-B

We hope to see you there!

Council for Exceptional Children

With more school closures and changes in quarantine guidelines, there is not much consistency across school districts right now. This timely episode covers more ways to have access to technology and appropriate apps for students of all ages with special needs. Join us to learn more!

Zafer Elcik is the co-founder of Otsimo, a platform that provides inclusive apps for students across the world for early and intensive education, communication, and speech.

To learn more about my dream that began 3 years ago when I created " Tips4Inclusion", visit my website to see just how I am living that dream using my autism experiences to educate the world...
https://tips4inclusion.wixsite.com/disabilityinclusion

How can you help students who are hurting? Be a “free space” of safety and acceptance. (Quote taken from Jen Alexander’s best-selling guidebook to building trauma-sensitive learning environments: https://ecs.page.link/d8m1)

Amazon Debuts Show Starring Actors With Autism The creator of television's "Parenthood" is back with a new show about a group of 20-somethings with autism all of whom are played by actors who are on the spectrum themselves.

There’s still plenty of time to register for tomorrow’s can’t-miss coffee chat with expert Dr. Howard Shane. Join him at 2 pm on Tuesday, for a fascinating presentation based on his new memoir Unsilenced, a candid account of his first teaching job at the bleak Belchertown State School in the late 60s. Dr. Shane will discuss how he was able to make a difference in his students’ lives as he found ways to unlock their communication skills. Register here: https://ecs.page.link/2MGtZ

Read this chapter about an inclusive vision for education and adult life from It’s More Than “Just Being In,” by expert Cheryl Jorgensen: https://ecs.page.link/UBt5

This theme unit is FULL of hand-on tasks for task bins, reading and math centers. https://bit.ly/3F3SNq1

FREE COFFEE CHAT 1/18: Join us on Tuesday, Jan 18th at 2 pm, for our rescheduled coffee chat with expert Dr. Howard Shane, author of the unforgettable new memoir Unsilenced. Dr. Shane will candidly discuss his experiences teaching at Belchertown State School in 1969. It’s a must-see presentation for anyone interested in and the fundamental human need to communicate. Registration is now open: https://ecs.page.link/2MGtZ

GALA NEWS!

This year will be the LAST year of the Founders’ Gala (so we can make room for something even more exciting next year!) and we want YOU to help us celebrate the END OF AN ERA. Not only will our co-founder Clay Aiken be singing the setlist that YOU voted for in 2020, but we want YOU to join us on stage! Click here to learn all the details.. www.inclusionproject.org/gala

*Attendees will also get a sneak peek of next year's event, so join us on April 2nd to be the first to know!

Breaking Barriers with Timothy Rohrer - RVN Television Please join Breaking Barriers host Kristin Leone with guest Tim Roher of Tips 4 Inclusion. Tim has an inspiring story of how growing up autistic motivated him to create a program about inclusion and acceptance of those with Autism. You won't want to miss this wonderful interview!

: “Kids often need attention; they aren’t just seeking attention.” (Quote taken from Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools. Learn more: https://ecs.page.link/d8m1)

I was non-verbal till age 5, couldn't speak a full sentence till I was 8 years old and now I am speaker, author, self-advocate and educator on disability inclusion. Click here to watch my inspiring story:
https://rvntelevision.com/episode/breaking-barriers-with-timothy-rohrer/

: “In inclusive schools, diversity – not uniformity – is celebrated and valued.” (Quote taken from The Educator’s Handbook for Inclusive School Practices. Learn more: https://ecs.page.link/xcHwd)