Structuring a successful inclusive classroom takes a lot of work and planning. You will quickly learn that flexibility is the greatest asset of any teacher, because as soon as you think you have it ...

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a powerful law, assuring that all children will be provided with an appropriate education. Because of IDEA, The NYC Department of Education is ...

Does the social and structural system reward teachers for including all students? Unfortunately not. Does the social and structural system punish teachers for excluding certain students? Absolutely ...

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), passed in 1975, ensures that eligible children with disabilities receive free public education along with the services they need to succeed. The IDEA act ...

A myriad of problems and challenges have hindered the success of inclusive education. Many schools have discovered that the concept looks good on paper, but putting it into action is a different ball ...

This week we celebrate Inclusive Schools Week, and it is particularly fitting that the U.S. departments of Education and Health and Human Services recently released a renewed commitment and urgency ...

Take a moment to reflect on your classroom practices! Below are five quick scenarios. Think about how you would respond to each and jot down your thoughts. Pronoun Check: A student shares their ...

Imagine your child in the same classroom with his peers, side by side, learning with them and from them-and thriving. Now imagine not having to fight for the support and services that guarantee him an ...