Inclusive Schools Network

Looking for new ways to increase student engagement and participation?

Our printed resource, 50 Instructional Strategies to Build Student Engagement & Participation, is packed with practical, classroom-ready ideas that can be used across grade levels and subject areas.

Whether you're looking to encourage more discussion, boost participation, or create more interactive learning experiences, this book offers strategies you can start using right away.

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Inclusion is about more than where students learn. It's about creating environments where every student is valued, supported, and given the opportunity to succeed.

When schools embrace belonging, collaboration, and high expectations for all learners, everyone benefits.

Together, we can continue building schools where every student feels they belong.⁠

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As schools continue to embrace inclusive practices, the role of special education professionals continues to evolve.

Rather than being defined by a student's label or service location, today's special educators are increasingly focused on meeting individual needs through collaboration, in-class support, and targeted intervention.

This shift challenges us to think differently about how support is delivered and how specialized services can be used most effectively to help all students thrive.

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Left handedness is natural, but many classroom tools and routines are still designed for right handed use, which can create unnecessary barriers for learners.

Small adjustments like the correct tools, seating, and instruction can make a big difference in confidence and independence.

True inclusion shows up in the details, and when we design for every learner, all students can succeed.

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https://inclusiveschools.org/resource/navigating-left-handedness-in-a-predominantly-right-handed-world/

Inclusion is often measured by placement. Are students in general education? How much time are they there? These questions matter, but they do not tell the full story.

A student can be in a general education classroom and still not feel included.

So the real question becomes, what does belonging actually look like in our schools?

Belonging is not placement. It is participation, connection, and active engagement in the learning community.

Inclusive schools are not defined by where students sit, but by how students experience their day.

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https://inclusiveschools.org/blog/what-does-belonging-look-like-in-inclusive-schools/

Today is the International Day of Supporting Accessibility for People with Visual Impairments.

Accessibility benefits everyone in the learning environment.

When students can fully engage with instruction, materials, and their school community in ways that work for them, we move closer to true inclusion.
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Inclusion benefits everyone.

When people are given space to learn from one another, share strengths, and grow together, the entire community becomes stronger.

There is value in what each person brings to the table, and even more value in what we learn from each other.
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Understanding Ourselves & Others: A Summer Guide to Inclusive Play. ☀️

This free digital resource for K–8 students is designed to build empathy, confidence, and belonging through meaningful summer activities.

Created by The Inclusive Schools Network in collaboration with Finding My Way Books and Changing Perspectives, this guide supports parents, caregivers, and camp counselors in fostering inclusive play all summer long.

Summer is a powerful time to help students grow into confident, inclusive thinkers.
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Effective collaboration between classroom teachers and paraprofessionals starts with clear roles, strong communication, and consistent daily support.

This course shares practical strategies for supervision, communication, and planning tools to help teams work together in a way that is both productive and respectful, while keeping student needs at the center.

What’s included:
• Roles and responsibilities for teachers and paraprofessionals
• Communication strategies that actually work in real classrooms
• Planning tools to support reflection, success, and growth

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https://stetsonassociates.com/stetson-online/course-catalog/teachers-role-supervising-paraeducators/

The Three Rs guide everything we do at the Inclusive Schools Network.
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They reflect our commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning, and to welcoming all perspectives as we work together to strengthen inclusive education. We value open communication and invite your feedback as we continue to grow and improve.⁠

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https://inclusiveschools.org/about/guiding-principles/