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MEET DR. JULIE CAUSTON
MAGICAL INCLUSION EXPERT
PROLIFIC AUTHOR
KEYNOTE STORYTELLER
A best-selling author, inspiring speaker, and passionate inclusion advocate, Dr. Julie Causton began her career as an educator and went on to spend 14 years as a tenured professor at Syracuse University. In 2012, she founded Inclusive Schooling, a premier company devoted exclusively to delivering professional development that transforms schools and lives. For more than 25 years, Julie has been joyfully obsessed with discovering innovative practices and teaching others how to create truly inclusive schools through her wildly engaging presentations.
MEET DR. PRETTI-FRONTCZAK
INCLUSION THOUGHT LEADER
EDUCATORS’ EDUCATOR
FIERCE PLAY ADVOCATE
The Way to Inclusion: Leading Schools Where Everyone Belongs (click to open and access)
Ready to be the spark that transforms your school or district into a place where every student thrives? This lively, practical session is made for bold leaders who are ready to ditch outdated models and build vibrant, inclusive systems. Together, we’ll unpack the leadership mindsets and strategies that drive inclusive change—from busting myths about more restrictive settings building powerful partnerships across departments. You'll leave equipped with fresh ideas, proven tools, and real-life examples that show how to handle resistance with grace and create real momentum for inclusion.
Audience: Directors of Special Education, site- and state-level administrators, leadership teams, and equity-minded change agents
Resources
The Inclusive System Change Path [pdf]
The Definition of Inclusion [pdf]
The Inclusion Podcast Ep. 30 The Recipe for Real Inclusion:9 Must Have Ingredients [podcast]
What Is Special Education? The Answer Will Surprise You! [Youtube]
The Circle Makers [webpage]
The Inclusion Podcast Ep. 31 Understanding LRE and Its Role in Supporting All Learners [podcast]
What is a common error made during IEP meetings? [YouTube]
Two Legal Cases that Changed Inclusion Forever [pdf]
Checklist of Sample Supplemental Supports, Aids, and Services [pdf]
Does Self-Contained Education Deliver On Its Promises? [pdf]
Everything You Need to Know (And Be Able To Do) To Close Life Skills Rooms [webpage]
Inclusion Research Fast Facts [google doc]
The Inclusive Education Compass [pdf]
Special Podcast: Beyond Buy-In: Shifting Mindsets to Lead Inclusive Change [podcast]
10 Ways School Leaders Can Shift Mindsets Towards Inclusion [pdf]
10 Ways to Spark Real Mindset Shifts in Educators [pdf]
Language that Lifts: Simple Shifts for Powerful IEPs [pdf]
Co-Teaching That Clicks: Real Tools for Inclusive Teaching Teams (click to open and access)
Say goodbye to awkward handoffs and hello to powerful partnerships! Whether you're just starting to co-teach or looking to supercharge your collaboration, this energizing session delivers the practical tools you need to make co-teaching work beautifully—for you and your students. We’ll break down co-teaching models that actually fit your classroom, share time-saving planning hacks, and explore how to play to each educator’s strengths, especially when supporting students with significant needs. You'll walk away with strategies you can use tomorrow—and a whole lot more confidence, clarity, and joy.
Audience: General and special education teachers, inclusive teaching teams, service providers, and instructional coaches ready to collaborate like pros.
Resources
Elevating Beyond the Raise and Respond: 19 Fabulous Alternatives [pdf]
Co-Teaching Models [pdf]
Access Points for Common Activities [pdf]
Zig-Zag Equalizer [pdf]
Beyond the Surface: Unpacking Student Engagement to Understand Motivation [pdf]
101 Ways to Offer Choice [pdf]
One Teach/One Make Multi-Sensory [pdf]
One Teach/One Make Multi-Sensory Chemistry Edition [pdf]
Fair Isn't Equal: Tools for Talking About Differentiation and Inclusion [pdf]
Strength and Interest Based Product Grid [pdf]
Inclusive Grading: A Path to Equity and Excellence [pdf]
10 Mindsetshifts for Supporting Student Behavior [pdf]
Proactive Classroom Tweaks that Prevent Challenging Behavior [pdf]
Key Resources to Bring Inclusion to Life
Your go-to source for making inclusion a reality.
Whether you’re a school leader, educator, advocate, paraprofessional, parent, or simply passionate about creating inclusive schools, this podcast is for you.
Topics You Do Not Want to MISS:
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- Why Behavior Charts Fail Our Students
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