Fundamentals of Inclusion

Modified Assignments for Students with Disabilities (Real Classroom Examples)

Making Curriculum Modifications That Truly Include Every Learner Teachers ask me all the time: “How do I teach a student who is working 3 or 4 grade-levels below the rest of the class?" One of the most effective ways to make that happen is through curriculum modifications . Providing curriuclum modifications can help a student access the most important part of the lesson in a way that fits their current learning needs . Below you’ll find real examples of modified classwork and homework that help students with disabilities participate meaningfully, show what they know, and experience success. A modified lesson isn’t about lowering expectations or watering down the content. Instead, it’s about adjusting the objective and/or learning materials so that students with unique learning needs can successfully participate and show what they know. The core concept or classroom activity remains the same, giving all students the opportunity to explore the same idea, work alongside peers...

10 Powerful Strategies for Teaching Students With Different Ability Levels in Your Classroom

There is no doubt that we will see greater disaparity in ability levels amongst the students in our classrooms given the time lost learning in a consistent, structured, and equitable educational environment over the past year. In fact, a recent study conducted by researchers at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University projected that most students will return to school with, " approximately 63-68% of the learning gains in reading relative to a typical school year and with 37-50% of the learning gains in math ."

10 Ways to Teach Social Skills in Your Classroom

Research and experience has told us that having social skills is essential for success in life. Inclusive teachers have always taught, provided and reinforced the use of good social skills in order to include and accommodate for the wide range of students in the classroom. Essentially, inclusive classrooms are representations of the real world where people of all backgrounds and abilities co-exsist. In fact, there are school disctricts with curriculum specifically for social and emotional development. You can learn more about inclusion and teaching strategies in the inclusive classroom in my latest book, Inclusion in Action: Practical Strategies to Modify Your Curriculum . I am also available for school training sessions, professional development, and conference presentations (in-person and virtual) which are ideal for parents, teachers, administrators, specialists, and paraprofessionals. In the meantime, here are some ways in which you can create a more inclusive clas...

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