Inclusion

5 Supports for Inclusive Small-Group Activities June 18, 2026
In inclusive early childhood classrooms, small-group activities are rich with opportunities for promoting communication, social connections, and problem solving skills for all young learners. Excerpted and adapted from the fourth…
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6 Steps to Designing Inclusive, Differentiated, and Collaborative Lessons June 11, 2026
How can teachers create inclusive, differentiated, and collaborative lessons that meet the needs of all learners in their diverse classroom? Excerpted and adapted from The Educator’s Handbook for Inclusive School…
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13 Tips for Mealtime Supports in Early Childhood Programs June 2, 2026
Mealtime and snacktime can provide opportunities to help children build a variety of skills and strengthen adult–child and peer relationships. Through frequent repetition and growth, children can acquire complex adaptive,…
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10 Reasons to Attend This Virtual Workshop for Teacher/Para Teams February 13, 2026
Finding time to supervise and support the paraprofessionals on your team is a critical responsibility—one that can feel overwhelming for busy educators. This April, attend our new virtual workshop together,…
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11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Build a More Trauma-Sensitive Classroom December 19, 2025
(Post updated December 2025) As a new year unfolds, how can you meet the needs of children who come to school with physical and emotional needs that stem from…
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11 Things Supervisors Should Do to Support Instructional Coaches December 9, 2025
Instructional coaching is a highly effective form of professional development and learning (PDL) in K-12 schools. As Daryl Michel and Dawn Brookhart point out in their popular new guidebook Instructional…
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9 Academic Support Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms November 21, 2025
What are some practical academic support strategies you can use to meet the needs of all learners? Adapted from The Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition,…
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10 Ways to Support Executive Function Skills October 21, 2025
Executive function skills, including flexibility, organization, planning, and working memory, play a key role in your students’ success in the classroom and beyond. In this infographic—adapted from some great, practical…
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12 Academic Supports to Help All Students Succeed October 9, 2025
If you’re reading the Brookes blog, you’re probably here for practical tips on helping all students—with and without disabilities—have a successful school year. Adapted from eight of our popular books,…
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9 Things to Remember About True Inclusion August 28, 2025
True inclusion goes far beyond physical placement of children in a classroom. Excerpted and adapted from True Inclusion With UDL by Patti Kelly Ralabate, this infographic highlights 9 important things school leaders…
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