Research
- A summary of the evidence on inclusive education – Alana
- Study: General Education Classrooms Boost Performance Of Students With Disabilities
- The dynamic relationship between context, curriculum, and student learning: A case for inclusive education as a research-based practice
- Impact: Inclusive Education for K-8 Students with Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities
- Supporting Students With Severe Disabilities in Inclusive Schools: A Descriptive Account From Schools Implementing Inclusive Practices
- “How Can a Student with Severe Disabilities Be in a Fifth-Grade Class When He Can’t Do Fifth-Grade Level Work?” Misapplying the Least Restrictive Environment
- People with Down syndrome with lower IQs in inclusive settings do better than their counterparts with higher IQs in segregated settings, academically – a study.
- TIES Center: Foundations of Inclusion
- Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education – research shelf
- SWIFT schools shelf
- Research that supports inclusion from the National Catholic Board on Full Inclusion
- Inclusive schooling articles by Julie Causton and Kate McLeod
- Effects of inclusion on the academic achievement and adaptive behaviour of children with intellectual disabilities.
- Outcomes for Students with Learning Disabilities in Inclusive and Pullout Programs
- NTACT: Inclusion in General Education Correlated with Improved Education, Employment, and Independent Living Outcomes
- Changing the communication learning profile in Down syndrome
- Resources from inclusion specialist Cheryl M Jorgensen
- Outcomes of Inclusive Versus Separate Placements: A Matched Pairs Comparison Study
- For Whose Benefit? Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions
- Problems with IQ and Psychometric Assessment
Law
- IDEA – Federal Law
- RCW and WAC – Washington State Law
- Case law for inclusion
- OSPI Desicions
- Disability History Month
Advocacy
- When Special Education and Disability Studies Intertwine: Addressing Educational Inequities Through Processes and Programming
- TIES Center: Systems Change
- Comprehensive Inclusive Education: General Education & the Inclusive IEP
- Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education
- SWIFT Schools
- Myths and Facts about Inclusive Education in Washington State
- What every parent should know about inclusive education – Julie Causton and Christi Kasa
- Dispelling the Myths of Inclusive Education – TASH
- On the need for reciprocity in classrooms between students – Norm Kunc and Emma Van der Klift
- NJ Autism Center of Excellence – Video Library
- Schools of Promise – A George Theoharis and Julie Causton initiative
- Myth: The High Cost of Inclusion
- Intelligent Lives Resource Library
- Inclusion University
- Catalyst for inclusive education by inclusion International
- Answers to questions regarding districts nationally that are getting it right
- Self-advocate: Include, not exclude students with autism
- MTSS for All: Including Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities
- Collaborative Special Education Advocacy: video library
Strategies for the classroom
- Shelley Moore’s inclusion strategies
- A unit-based approach to adaptations in the inclusive classroom
- A living document of classroom modifications from the Inclusive Class
- The Golden rule of paraprofessional support in inclusive classrooms
- A Guide to Implementing Paraprofessional Facilitation
- A Guide to Implementing Cooperative Learning
- Strategies for Success: Creating Inclusive Classrooms that Work
- The Foundations For Divergent Minds (FDM) Model
- Accommodations in the Classroom: A Guide to Making Them Real
- Grading My Child with Significant Cognitive Disabilities in an Inclusive Classroom
- How to Teach Pragmatic Language Without Being Ableist
- Learning for Justice – Ability
- (abi) Presentations from Inclusion Conferences and Trainings
- EdWeb Webinar – Cheryl M. Jorgensen
- EdWeb Webinar – Paula Kluth
- Preparing for and Implementing Effective Inclusive Education With Participation Plans
- Rethinking “We are All Special”: Anti-Ableism Curricula in Early Childhood Classrooms
- The Problem with Behaviorism
- Beyond Treats and Timeouts: Humanistic Behavioral Supports in Inclusive Classrooms
- Ready…Set…Success: A Formula for Leading Schools with Love
- Lives in the Balance by Ross Greene
- Collaborative & Proactive Solutions
- Collaborative Problem Solving by Think:Kids
- Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke
- Revelations in Education by Lori Desautels
Universal Design for Learning
- CAST – Universal Design for Learning
- The Difference Between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Traditional Education
- Design for Each and Every Learner: Universal Design for Learning Modules
- The UDL approach by Loui Lord Nelson
- Katie Novak
- Todd Rose
- Thomas Hehir
- Kennedy Krieger UDL Digital Resources Roundup
- District Spotlight: Batholomew Consolidated School Corporation, Columbus, Indiana
- Universal Design for Learning: Theory and Practice
- Universal Design for Learning: DIY Template
- National Center on Universal Design for Learning: Video Library
- UDL Math for Elementary School (K-5)
Strategies for community
- Young children’s attitudes toward peers with intellectual disabilities: effect of the type of school.
- Advocating for Better Treatment of Autistic Individuals
- Rethinking Normalcy and Disrupting Ableism in Schools with Dr. Priya Lalvani
- Loose Parts by Teacher Tom
Podcasts
- Julie Causton’s podcast
- Five Moore Minutes by Shelley Moore
- SWIFT Unscripted
- Think Inclusive Podcast
- UDL in 15 minutes
Washington State powerhouses
- Dr Ilene Schwartz
- Dr Cassie Martin
- Dr Carly Roberts
- OEO
- OSPI
- Inclusionary Practices Demonstration Sites (UW)
- Investing in Student Potential
National PTA
Washington State PTA
- Resolution 18.34 on Universal Design for Learning
- Resolution 18.40 on Improving Access and Outcomes in Special Education
Trends and Statistics
- IDEA series: Segregation of students with disabilities
- 40th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2018
- 41st Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2019
- 42nd Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2020
- 43rd Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2021