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on April 18, 2019

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Hi! I'm Nicole Eredics, a Board Certified Inclusive Education Specialist, author, and educator with over three decades of experience.

I'm the author of "Inclusion in Action: Practical Strategies to Modify Your Curriculum" and the founder of The Inclusive Class.

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