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Inclusion thoughts from Maritime Academy Charter School

Although inclusion is defined by individual students and classroom communities, the first ingredient is a positive attitude. After meeting the educators of Maritime Academy Charter School, I know that their students will experience many successes. Here are just a few … Continue reading

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Inclusion Comments Shared by Keppel Union School District

Thank you to the administrators, principals, educators, and paraprofessionals who shared these insightful inclusion comments. You affirmed that we have come a far way from thinking that students belong in special education since they don’t do well in general education … Continue reading

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Inclusion Book Clubs

Professional Inclusion Learning Communities (PILC)Book Club Choices The following are a few books that educators can read and discuss as a staff to gain additional insights about disABILITIES. If you have other titles that you like, do share and I … Continue reading

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Inclusion Works: Core Standards for ALL   Inclusion is more than a physical placement. It involves preparing students to be productive members of society. The common core standards are intended to include all students. This requires that the necessary and … Continue reading

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Staying Professional

Teaching certainly involves more than the actual hours spent in the classroom. You report to a school at a certain time, but what you do before that bell determines the success of your lessons. Teaching is almost as complex as … Continue reading

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