from Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
& dr. Julie Causton
Inclusive Education Blog for Teachers
and School Leaders
This inclusive education blog is designed for teachers, school leaders, and support staff who are committed to building more inclusive classrooms. Inside this inclusive education blog, you’ll find practical strategies, behavior support tools, co-teaching insights, and leadership ideas you can use right away.
Latest Posts from Our Inclusive Education Blog:
Is Distractibility a Reason for Pull-Out?
It happens quickly in IEP and problem-solving meetings. A student is described as “too distractible” in the general education classroom, and before long, the team is discussing resource room time, small group instruction, or another place where the student might be...
Are “Life Skills” Classrooms Really Preparing Students for the Real World?
Schools often defend restrictive practices with a familiar phrase: “We’re preparing students for the real world.” But school leaders need to look carefully at what we're calling real-world preparation, especially for students with disabilities. Adult life includes...
Behavior Charts in Disguise: What School Leaders Should Look For
Many schools will tell you they no longer use behavior charts. The red, yellow, and green cards are gone. The clips have disappeared. Public behavior boards have (hopefully) come down. But the practice itself may still be there. Points, paws, tokens, classroom...
Does This Student Need a Small Group? Ask This First.
One of the most common things school leaders hear is: "This student needs a small group." The statement usually comes from a place of care. A student is struggling, a team wants to help, and small group instruction feels like the obvious solution. The problem is...
The Most Important Support Question Isn’t About the Student
School teams spend a lot of time asking: "What support does this student need?" It's an important question. But it may not be the most important one. A more powerful question is: "Would I want this support if I were the student?" That single question can expose...
Support Should Feel Helpful, Not Controlling
Most school leaders can spot a student who isn't receiving enough support. It's much harder to recognize when a student is receiving too much. But over-supporting students is one of the most common barriers to inclusion. The Hidden Cost of Over-Support When adults...
You Can’t Skip Steps in The Way to Inclusion
A 5-part virtual leadership book club that helps teams move past resistance, unclear definitions, and stalled inclusion efforts with a clear, practical roadmap.
JAN 13 • JAN 20 • JAN 27 • FEB 3 • FEB 10 (2027)
FREE Workshop:
Transform Your School with Inclusive Practices
How often do you hear questions like, “But HOW do we actually do it?” or “How do we move from theory to action and make inclusion a reality?”
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What Will I Learn?
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- Overcome Resistance to Change: Tackle emotional and structural challenges to implementing inclusion successfully.
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- Overcome Resistance to Change: Tackle emotional and structural challenges to implementing inclusion successfully.
Plus, get exclusive workshop pricing for Inclusion-Bytes—a professional development resource packed with 100s of practical and effective strategies for general and special education teachers about HOW to create inclusive classrooms!
Inclusive Education FAQs for Teachers and School Leaders
What is inclusive education?
Inclusive education is an approach where all students learn together in the same classroom, with the support and strategies they need to succeed. It focuses on access, participation, and belonging for every learner.
What are examples of inclusive classroom strategies?
Examples include co-teaching, differentiated instruction, behavior supports, and creating flexible learning environments that meet diverse student needs.
→ Read our co-teaching strategies blog
→ Explore behavior support strategies
Why is inclusive education important?
Inclusive education helps improve outcomes for all students by building stronger communities, increasing engagement, and supporting diverse learning needs in meaningful ways.