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:
The Power of “No”: Unleashing Our Inner Toddler as Leaders
Do you struggle with setting clear boundaries? Are you constantly torn between saying "Yes" out loud while screaming "NO!" on the inside? As leaders, we all face the challenge of knowing when to say "Yes," when to say "No," or when to say "Maybe later." So why is...
Lifelines that help children “get on board”
Despite the common practice of not giving attention to a student that is upset in some way, it is at that very moment that the child NEEDS our attention the most. Maybe you were told to ignore it because others have told you to ignore “attention seeking behaviors”...
Moving Beyond Carrots and Sticks for Sustainable System Change
“Carrot and stick performance management processes and the behaviorist approach upon which they are based are deeply flawed, and yet most of us start (and end) there, even in the most innovative organizations.” Annie McKee When it comes to managing sustainable...
Top Tips For Writing IEP Worthy Goals
If you know us…you know we've been researching, writing, and basically fussing over how individualized education programs (IEPs) are written for nearly 30 years. Needless to say, we have lots of opinions, but we also have lots of tips and solutions. In this blog we...
Why Are We Still Segregating Students?
Prefer to Watch? Click here. Print our top 10 tips for inclusive related service delivery If IDEA's legal standards were applied with fidelity, no student would be excluded from general education on a long-term basis. Our current understanding of human...
From the Therapy Room to the Classroom
Prefer to Watch? Click here. Print our top 10 tips for inclusive related service delivery Here are three tips for inclusive related service providers who want to get out of the therapy room and into the general education setting! We don't need to remove and...
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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.