Improving education for students with disabilities benefits everyone in a school, said Debra McAdams, the director of ...

The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), passed in 1975, ensures that eligible children with disabilities receive free public education along with the services they need to succeed. The IDEA act ...

Does the social and structural system reward teachers for including all students? Unfortunately not. Does the social and structural system punish teachers for excluding certain students? Absolutely ...

This week we celebrate Inclusive Schools Week, and it is particularly fitting that the U.S. departments of Education and Health and Human Services recently released a renewed commitment and urgency ...

Take a moment to reflect on your classroom practices! Below are five quick scenarios. Think about how you would respond to each and jot down your thoughts. Pronoun Check: A student shares their ...

Back-to-school season is often filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety for students. While this is true for all students, including those who are neurotypical, neurodiverse, or disabled, ...

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents a workshop for faculty to foster a classroom environment where all students feel welcome and can succeed. Participants will examine identities of ...

In preparation for current and future teaching roles, this workshop series recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in teaching effectiveness. To have an equitable teaching environment for ...

Rather than a one-off gesture, inclusion is an ongoing cycle that begins with course design, continues through delivery and comes full circle with assessments and feedback. Based on my experience, ...

AS educators and parents, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values diversity and promotes social acceptance. Children with physical disabilities often face ...