from Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
& dr. Julie Causton
The Inclusion Blog
How to Deliver SDI Without Pulling Students Out
If you’ve ever wondered… “How am I supposed to deliver SDI minutes without pulling students out of the classroom?” You’re not alone. This is one of the most common (and stressful) questions we hear from school leaders, co-teaching teams, and service providers....
How School Leaders Can Make Time for Co-Teaching Planning
One of the most common concerns we hear from co-teaching teams is simple: “We want to collaborate… but we don’t have time.” Teachers know that strong co-teaching requires shared planning. Without it, even the most dedicated teams struggle to coordinate instruction,...
When Inclusion Looks Good on Paper but Fails in Practice
Most school leaders believe in inclusion. They’ll say it in meetings.It’s written into vision statements.It shows up in strategic plans. But then you look at the schedule.You look at where students actually spend their day.You look at who has access to what. And...
Your School Schedule Is Already Making Decisions About Inclusion
Most school leaders don’t think of the schedule as an inclusion tool. But it is. Your schedule is either: Increasing access to general education, or Quietly reinforcing separation There’s no neutral version. And if you’re seeing: Clusters of students with...
The Script School Leaders Need for Inclusive Education Conversations
Most resistance to inclusion doesn’t start with bad intentions.It starts with uncertainty. Families worry.Teachers feel stretched.Leaders feel the pressure to “say it right.” And in that moment, what you say matters. Because shifting toward inclusive education...
Strong Co-Teaching Doesn’t Happen by Accident: How Leaders Build Trust Between Adults
Any time two adults share responsibility for students, co-teaching is happening, whether that pairing lasts all day or just one period. And yet, most co-teaching challenges aren’t about instruction.They’re about relationships. When trust is weak, small differences...
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