The Inclusive
Engagement Starter Kit
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Join Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak for a 35-minute session to elevate your teaching practice.
In this session, you'll learn 19 new ways to help every student learn better. Move beyond the old raise-your-hand method. Instead, find exciting techniques that get everyone involved and make your classroom lively and inclusive. Discover tools that go beyond traditional teaching and help every student succeed.
Download the PowerPoint slides from the training video. These slides show the techniques and strategies discussed, helping you use them in your classroom.
Whether you're looking to accommodate different learning preferences or seeking fresh ways to foster a sense of belonging, we've got you covered.
A printable handout offering a step-by-step guide for educators to design and facilitate meaningful Socratic Seminars that promote critical thinking, student voice, and inclusive dialogue.
This handout equips educators with a clear, practical framework for running effective Socratic Seminars in their classrooms. From choosing powerful texts to crafting open-ended questions and creating a safe space for student-led dialogue, the guide offers actionable tips to foster deeper thinking and active participation. It's designed to help every student feel seen, heard, and intellectually engaged.
Bonuses
Hooks & Closures (click to download)
Transform your classroom with our Lesson Hooks & Closures Download! This fun and engaging resource is full of creative ideas to grab your students' attention from the start and keep them excited. Find quick, under-5-minute hooks to spark curiosity and enthusiasm. Then, learn fun closure techniques to reinforce key ideas and make learning stick. Perfect for teachers who want to boost engagement and inclusivity, this guide ensures every lesson starts and ends on a high note. Make your classroom the place every student wants to be!
Lesson Design Checklist (click to download)
Transform your teaching with The Inclusive Lesson Design Checklist! This guide is full of great questions to help you create engaging lessons for every student. Whether you work alone, with a co-teacher, or with paraprofessionals, this checklist helps you share tasks and roles, making your classroom inclusive. Perfect for teachers who want to improve inclusivity and teamwork, this resource helps you design lessons that meet diverse learning needs and make every student feel valued. Get ready to take your lesson planning to the next level!
Dr. Julie Causton
MAGICAL INCLUSION EXPERT
PROLIFIC AUTHOR
KEYNOTE STORYTELLER
A best selling author, inspiring speaker, and inclusion advocate, Dr. Julie Causton began her career as an educator and then 14 years as a tenured professor at Syracuse University. In 2012 she founded Inclusive Schooling, a premiere company solely devoted to delivering professional development which transforms schools and lives. She has spent the past 25 years nearly obsessed with discovering innovative practices and teaching others about inclusive education through her wildly engaging presentations.
Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
INCLUSION THOUGHT LEADER
EDUCATORS’ EDUCATOR
FIERCE PLAY ADVOCATE
A highly sought-after speaker, accomplished author, and educators’ educator. Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak began her career as an early interventionist and then spent 16 years as a tenured professor at Kent State University. Since 2013 she has followed her true passion for designing and delivering transformative professional development. As a result, she has accumulated over 50,000 hours of helping educators and leaders work from a place of compassion, hope, and love in locations from Cincinnati to Singapore.
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