R-7 Inclusive Education: Step-By-Step
Presenter
Formats and Times
- In-Person Training: 5 hours (8:30-2:30)
- On-Demand Webinar: 2 hours
Content
This training will focus on inclusive education and the best practices for educating students with disabilities in inclusive settings. Topics discussed will focus on how to utilize research-based practices to develop and implement programs that encourage learning and growth for all students, including, but not limited to: inclusive education program models, effective planning and collaboration, identifying the demands within the learning environment, understanding each learner's needs, accommodations versus modifications, differentiation and universal design.
Intended Audience
Improving inclusive education requires a partnership between general educators and special educators so the ideal audience will include multidisciplinary teams working with students with disabilities in inclusive settings, however, individual professionals will also benefit. This includes both site and district administrators, special education teachers, general education teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and paraeducators.
Materials: Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a device (laptop or tablet) for exploration of online resources.
Participants Will
- Increase awareness of the various working models for implementing inclusive education.
- Learn how to identify and then reduce or remove barriers that may hinder learning.
- Understand how to use research-based practices to support positive outcomes for students and staff.
