The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a web-based resource for families, schools and communities th
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06/27/2022
Summer Guide to Inclusive Play The Inclusive Schools Network, in collaboration with Finding My Way Books and Changing Perspectives, is pleased to share Understanding Ourselves and Others: A Summer Guide to Inclusive Play. Designed for K-8 students, the guide provides parents, caregivers, camp counselors, and others with strate...
12/10/2020
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct03/vol61/num02/Making-Inclusive-Education-Work.aspx
Instructional Leaders!!!
YES, We can do this!!!
Making Inclusive Education Work - Educational Leadership As an educator, you are philosophically committed to student diversity. You appreciate that learning differences are natural and positive. You focus on identifying and capitalizing on individual students' interests and strengths. But making inclusive education work requires something more: It takes....
12/09/2020
https://ici.umn.edu/products/briefs/inclusive-school-communities-10-reasons/
10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students | TIES Center Brief #1, November 2018 10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students
12/08/2020
A big SHOUT OUT! to SFUSD for their Celebration!
https://www.sfusd.edu/sped-isw
Inclusive Schools Week Dec 7-11, 2020 | SFUSD Inclusive Schools Week is a national event that raises awareness and reduces the stigma of special education
12/07/2020
Thank you David Prell, M.Ed, for sharing your Inclusive Schools Week Activity! https://flipgrid.com/18ae0fe9
Woolley's Inclusive Schools Week Check out this Flipgrid!
12/07/2020
2020 Inclusive Schools Week Theme #ISW2020 One observation that people around the world are sharing in the year 2020 is the importance of the word ‘Inclusion’. We have chosen our new theme in recognition of at least three ways in which a greater appreciation for inclusion, as a philosophy and as a way of life in our schools and community...
08/12/2020
Save the date! 2020: December 7-11!
08/04/2020
https://www.ncld.org/news/policy-and-advocacy/student-privacy-special-education-an-educators-guide/
Student Privacy & Special Education: An Educator’s Guide - NCLD The COVID-19 pandemic caused schools to rapidly transition to distance learning, often relying on technology to provide classes virtually. This shift has raised questions about how to protect student data privacy, particularly for students in special education. A new guide from the National Center f...
08/04/2020
Be sure to register for this free webinar from this amazing power duo!
Join Ashley May & Amy Mayer and learn everything you want to know about what happens when Google and Schoology combine.
Register in advance for this FREE webinar taking place at 4:30 CDT on 8-20-20:
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07/17/2020
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2020/07/500-icebreaker-questions.html
500+ Icebreaker Questions Believe it or not we're closer to the start of the new school year than we are to the end of the last one. Whether we're going back into o...
07/17/2020
5 ways to build a strong academic scaffold for 2020-2021: Part 1 Not sure what to expect in this coming school year? Will your school district begin the year with in-person classroom instruction? Or will your district start the year with remote learning? Or will…
We've all had to adapt and overcome! This is a great read.
https://hechingerreport.org/project-based-learning-gets-its-moment-during-the-coronavirus/
06/26/2020
06/23/2020
Let's talk about race! Incredible resource for all.
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race
Talking About Race Who Am I? I Am an Educator Whether you are teaching infants, adults, or any age in between, you are an influential part of your students’ learning and development. Educators too have an important role in communicating our history and culture. What and how the history of race in America is presente...
Choose Love to Thrive!
https://www.jesselewischooselove.org/chooselovetothrive/?fbclid=IwAR0ET99QQBtnnXCji-6QQoS76bQjHn0t9fcEmCW1DpS1nn90N9HXzv-tfog#1586986635231-ad223013-b52c
06/05/2020
This is a great resource from KIT: Kids Included Together. Kids Included Together. Free helpline for and
06/05/2020
Responding to negative behaviors! Great tips!
https://elearning.kit.org/oltpublish/site/openlearn.do?dispatch=previewLesson&id=394b85ee-a7b2-11e8-a58e-0cc47a3505aa&inner=false&forAtlassian=¯o=&featuredPanel=&playlistsPanel=&masteredPanel=&popularPanel=&followingPanel=&recentlyViewedPanel=&randomPicksPanel=
05/14/2020
04/30/2020
https://fs19.formsite.com/TriciaWillms/oxwv1frqcs/index.html
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8th!
Teachers make a lifelong impact on the students they teach. Not just with the growth of young minds but also through emotional well being. Since the COVID-19 outbreak hit the U.S., teachers have been challenged to shift their lesson plans and create new ways to foster meaningful distance learning.
Enter our contest to share the creative ways you are engaging students during this time. Three winners will be selected to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
Please complete the form by Monday, May 4, 2020.
Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway View this form on Formsite
03/31/2020
Cole in the Community Presents:
Supporting Autism during COVID 19
This Wednesday 4/1/20
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02/28/2020
Congrats to this wonderful site for 8 great years!!!
https://weeklyish.substack.com/p/8-surprising-things-you-didnt-know?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo2MzIwNzE5LCJwb3N0X2lkIjoyODA3ODgsIl8iOiJYTHZRQiIsImlhdCI6MTU4MjkxMTkwMSwiZXhwIjoxNTgyOTE1NTAxLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItMjcxNjkiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.eLSv0lHaPcx48kN6ambraFBBBnD0Ue5qIjwhuPX0VtY
8 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Think Inclusive We are celebrating 8 years of existence! Here are some things you may not know about who we are and what we are all about.
12/09/2019
Save the date!
12/03/2019
In celebration of , we’re offering an exclusive giveaway of a specialized web course all about building inclusive programs! This week only enter to win one of 100 accounts to ’s course weINCLUDE: 5 Foundational Steps Toward Building A More Inclusive Program (Valued at $400). We’re excited to partner with and celebrate inclusion! http://aspirechicago.com/isw
isw | Aspire Aspire Chicago will administer the weINCLUDE Course Giveaway which commences 12/2/19 and closes 12/6/19. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by email within two business days of each individual raffle entry. Winners will be awarded free course access for one individual user account (value...
11/25/2019
Great story about the program at in Tampa, FL!
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/plant-high-students-and-kids-with-special-needs-bond-over-sailing-fishing-and-golf
Plant High students and special needs kids bond through sailing Plant High students and “Best Buddies” with special needs bond over sailing, fishing and golf at Davis Island Yacht Club.
10/15/2019
Nominate a spotlight school now for the 2019 https://fs19.formsite.com/TriciaWillms/ettcm1fcod/index.html
Inclusive Schools Nomination Form View this form on Formsite
10/04/2019
We love these posters from this very amazing website! https://ollibean.com/blog/
09/26/2019
From UGANDA!
2019 WE ARE WORKING TOGETHER WITH TORORO MUNICIPAL EDUCATION TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESSFUL TRAINING OF BOTH TEACHERS IN THE FIELD AND STUDENTS TEACHERS AT TORORO INSET FOR UGANDA EARLY CHILDHOOD INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. FROM THE THIRD WEEK OF NOVEMBER AND
FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER. OVER 100 TEACHERS AND 1000 THOUSAND STUDENTS HAVE BEEN TRAINED OVER THE YEARS. TO BE KIND FOR ALL LEARNERS.
08/26/2019
Dear General Education Teacher, Thank You for Embracing Inclusion "General education teachers that embrace inclusion are the biggest reason inclusive education works."
Precious!
01/02/2019
Special-needs students show and share science knowledge at event in East Naples http://ow.ly/inus30nafVc
Special-needs students show and share science knowledge at event in East Naples The annual UNIQUE Science Fair at Lely High attracted about 130 students and 73 projects, from almost all of Collier's public schools.
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