from Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
& dr. Julie Causton
The Inclusion Blog
Beyond Placement: What Real Inclusion Looks Like in Today’s Schools
When school leaders say “inclusion doesn’t work,” we often discover they’re using a definition that’s… off. Maybe even unrecognizable. That’s because inclusion isn’t a plug-and-play program or a scheduling fix—it’s a complete shift in how we see, value, and serve...
How Inclusive Classrooms Use Fewer Directions
If you’ve ever walked into a classroom and felt like your staff was narrating every move (“Eyes on me! Get in line! Did you hear what I said?”), you’re not imagining things. In fact, the average student with a disability hears more directions and corrections per...
What to Say When Someone Questions Inclusion
You’ve heard it. That comment muttered in staff meetings or quietly voiced by concerned parents:
“But inclusion isn’t fair to the other students.”
As a leader responsible for creating more equitable and effective educational environments, this comment hits a nerve—and rightly so. But instead of getting defensive or defeated, let’s talk about what you can say and do to move the conversation (and your culture) forward.
Using Assessment Activities in Early Childhood: Making Play, Instruction, and Assessment Synonymous
Assessing young children is a challenging yet essential task. Educators and service providers are often overwhelmed with caseloads, tight deadlines, and extensive assessment checklists. At the same time, research and best practices emphasize the importance of...
Rethinking Behavior Management
Why do we still use behavior charts when they often do more harm than good? It’s a bold question, but one that educators and caregivers must grapple with. Behavior charts—a common tool in classrooms—aim to give feedback and improve decision-making. However, the...
5 Testing Mistakes That Put Children At Risk
In education, terms like “assessment” and “progress monitoring” are often used in place of “testing.” Yet, under the continued pressures of accountability, testing has become a prevalent part of education. Policies like No Child Left Behind (2001) [now Every...
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How to Train & Retain Paraprofessionals
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