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Inclusive Education: General Information, Articles & School Profiles
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The term "inclusive school" can mean different things to different individuals and organizations. However, schools that successfully educate all children do share certain common philosophies, practices and characteristics that are summarized in this document. Click here to read "What is an Inclusive School?"
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Characteristics of an Inclusive School
This useful checklist was compiled by the National Institute for Urban School Improvement. Click here to read more.
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Improving Education: The Promise of Inclusive Schooling
This is an excellent resource for educators looking to improve and expand inclusive educational practices in their schools. This document was developed by the National Institute for Urban School Improvement, a project funded by the United States Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), and it includes examples of inclusive educational environments, assessment and observation tools, and guidelines for supporting inclusive practices. Click here to download Improving Education: The Promise of Inclusive Schooling (pdf).
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This inspiring article written by Bill Henderson, Principal of the Patrick O'Hearn Elementary School in Boston, gives numerous examples of teachers, students, parents, principals, janitors, and many others who are champions of inclusion. They connect, communicate, challenge, and collaborate appropriately when working with students who have disabilities. They are extraordinary individuals who demonstrate on a regular basis how ordinary it can be for students with disabilities to participate successfully in a wide range of activities with their peers. Click here to download the full article (PDF).
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Impact: Feature Issue on Early Childhood Education and Children with Disabilities
The Institute on Community Integration (UCEDD) and Research and Training Center on Community Living published a newsletter entitled "Impact: Feature Issue on Early Childhood Education and Children with Disabilities". In this publication, the following issue is addressed: How can early childhood professionals and families provide quality, inclusive early childhood education for young children with and without disabilities. In its pages, parents reflect on their experiences with early childhood education and inclusion for children, researchers and practitioners discuss strategies for identifying and providing quality, inclusive programs, and staff from inclusive early childhood programs around the country discuss their approaches. This issue is available online at http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/221/221.pdf.
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Related Tips:
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Celebrate Inclusive Schools Week 2008 and Raise Awareness about Inclusive Education Year-Round!
Celebrate the 2008 Inclusive Schools Week Theme!
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If you have suggestions for a Resource or Tip related to Inclusive Education, please comment below or email ISN at: inclusiveschools@edc.org.