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Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
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.
Dr. Julie Causton
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.
Keynote: In Person Training
- Develop and share a clear vision for your child’s inclusive education
- Collaborate effectively with your child’s school team as an equal partner
- Identify and request “just right” supports that promote meaningful participation
- Navigate the IEP process to prioritize inclusive placements and strength-based goals
- Break down common barriers and myths that can lead to unnecessary separation
Achieving Inclusion: 5 Strategies to Ensure an Inclusive Placement for Your Child [pdf]
Definition of Inclusion [pdf]
The Circle Makers [weblink]
The Inclusion Podcast Episode: Ep. 30 The Recipe for Real Inclusion: 9 Must-Have Ingredients [shownotes]
9 Must-Have Ingredients [pdf]
Communication the Benefits of Inclusive Education: 20 Key Points for Families [pdf]
Inclusion Benefits: 80 Talking Points for Families [pdf]
22 Ways to Respond to the Phrase “Inclusion isn’t fair to the other students!” [pdf]
What is Special Education? The Answer will Surprise You [YouTube]
Does Self-Contained Special Education Deliver on Its Promises [pdf}
The Inclusion Podcast: Ep. 31 Understanding LRE and Its Role in Supporting All Learners [pdf]
What is a common error made during IEP meetings? [YouTube]
Checklist of Sample Supplemental, Supports, Aids and Services [pdf]
Inclusion Research Fast Facts [googledoc]
Transition to an Equity Lens [pdf]
Language the Lifts [pdf]
20 More Ways to Talk About the Concept of Fairness [pdf]
FAIR Activity [pdf]
ECLRE Family Toolkit [pdf]
Achieving Inclusion: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Classrooms for ALL Students [pdf]
Co-teaching Models [pdf]
Paraprofessional Legal FAQ’s [pdf]
Prompting Ladder with Examples [pdf]
20 Ways to Provide Invisible or Silent Support [pdf]
Common Access Points [pdf]
One-Teach/One-Make Multisensory [pdf]
Working Ways Menu [pdf]
101 Ways to Offer Choice [pdf]
ZigZag Equalizer [pdf]
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