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Dr. Julie Causton

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incomparable Inclusive Leader

keynote story teller

prolific author

An inspiring author, speaker, and inclusion advocate, Dr. Julie Causton spent 14 years in Higher Education at Syracuse University before leaving to become the CEO of Inclusive Schooling. She has spent the past 20 years studying best practices for inclusive education. Her dynamic presentations focus on engaging ways to educate learners, regardless of age, ability, and/or location.

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Revolutionary thought leader

Educator's educator

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An accomplished author, sought-after speaker, and educator’s educator, Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak spent 16 years as a tenured professor in Higher Education at Kent State University before leaving to lead a {r}evolution in early childhood education. She has spent over 50,000 hours teaching adults best practices in early childhood care and education in locations from Cincinnati to Singapore. She’s also been teaching adult learners on-line since 1997.

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The Way to Inclusion: How Leaders Create Schools Where Every Student Belongs

This comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step approach to fostering inclusive school environments. It provides actionable strategies, including conducting equity reviews, creating service-delivery maps, and developing inclusivity-focused vision statements. With real-life examples, downloadable tools, and leadership insights, this book supports educators in transforming their schools into places where every student thrives.

 

This updated edition serves as a vital resource for educators assessing young children in inclusive early childhood settings. It delves into selecting and using appropriate assessment tools, conducting authentic assessments during daily routines, and collaborating effectively with families and team members. The book emphasizes the importance of high-quality, inclusive assessment practices that support all learners.

 

Reimagining Special Education

This book challenges traditional special education models and advocates for equitable, inclusive practices. It offers practical strategies for educators to implement immediately, aiming to transform special education services to better serve all students. The book encourages a shift towards inclusive education that benefits both students with disabilities and their peers.

Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Second Edition

This comprehensive guide offers educators strategies for developing effective curriculum frameworks tailored to inclusive early childhood settings. It emphasizes collaboration with families and team members, individualized instruction, and embedding learning opportunities within daily routines. The book integrates current research with practical applications, providing a continuum of teaching methods to support young children with diverse abilities. Authentic assessment and data-driven decision-making are woven throughout, ensuring educators can monitor progress and adapt instruction to meet each child's unique needs.

YEC Monograph 16: Blending Practices for All Children

This monograph explores contemporary perspectives on blended practices in inclusive early childhood settings. Grounded in evidence-based research and practical experience, it offers insights and strategies for practitioners and families aiming to support all young children effectively. The content is designed to be immediately applicable, facilitating the implementation of inclusive practices that address the diverse needs of children in various educational environments.

The Educator's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices

A practical guide for general and special educators, this handbook provides tools and strategies to create inclusive classrooms where all students feel welcomed and supported. It includes planning tools, checklists, and real-life examples to assist educators in identifying student strengths, developing IEPs, and implementing effective co-teaching models. The book emphasizes collaboration and offers insights into choosing appropriate modifications and accommodations, aiming to foster social and academic success for every student.

The Principal's Handbook for Leading Inclusive Schools

Designed for school leaders, this handbook offers guidance on fostering inclusive environments that support all learners. It covers essential topics such as special education basics, co-teaching strategies, and behavior support. The book includes real-world tips, first-person stories from school leaders, and practical tools like checklists and forms to assist in planning and implementing inclusive practices effectively.

The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition

 

This updated edition serves as a vital resource for paraprofessionals working in inclusive classrooms. It provides practical strategies for collaborating with team members, supporting student independence, and facilitating peer connections. The handbook includes activities, reflection tools, and reproducible templates to help paraprofessionals navigate their roles effectively and contribute meaningfully to student success.

From Behaving to Belonging: The Inclusive Art of Supporting Students Who Challenge Us

This book reimagines behavior support by shifting from traditional management techniques to approaches rooted in compassion and inclusion. It offers educators strategies to understand and support students who exhibit challenging behaviors, emphasizing the importance of creating environments where all students feel a sense of belonging. The authors advocate for practices that prioritize kindness, creativity, and acceptance in addressing behavioral challenges. 

30 Days to the Co-Taught Classroom

This book provides a 30-day plan to help educators develop effective co-teaching partnerships. It covers essential topics such as role clarification, collaborative planning, and instructional strategies. The guide includes practical tips and activities designed to enhance co-teaching practices and improve student outcomes in inclusive classrooms.

LINKing Authentic Assessment and Early Childhood Intervention

This resource offers professional ratings and reviews of 80 widely used assessment measures for children from birth to age eight. It assists educators in selecting high-quality assessment tools for early childhood programs, including evaluations of instruments like the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®. The book aims to support informed decision-making in early childhood assessment practices.

The Speech-Language Pathologist?s Handbook for Inclusive School Practices

This guide provides speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with strategies to support communication skills within inclusive classrooms. It emphasizes collaboration with educators, planning inclusive therapy sessions, and selecting appropriate student supports. The handbook includes tools and checklists to help SLPs clarify team roles, presume competence, and contribute effectively to inclusive education teams.

The Occupational Therapist's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices

Tailored for occupational therapists (OTs), this handbook offers practical guidance on delivering services within inclusive school settings. It covers decision-making processes that help students access the curriculum and participate fully in classroom activities. The book provides real-world strategies and tools to assist OTs in collaborating with educators and supporting student success in inclusive environments.

The Circle Makers

Our outdated school systems of drawing sharp lines, labeling and segregating students has never made sense. The first in a series, this book takes a playful look at what is possible when we think differently about human difference. Intended to inspire everyone to widen our school communities to finally and actually include all.

Because of Oliver

Meet Oliver and learn about the magic that happens inside the circle! The second in a series, this book takes a playful look at what is possible when we think differently about human difference. Intended to inspire teachers everywhere to widen our school communities to include Oliver.

I Think There's Been a Mistake

Meet Derek and learn about what happens when he is finally included. The third in a series, this book takes a playful look at what is possible when we think differently about human difference. Intended to inspire teachers and administrators everywhere to measure what matters.