Train-the-Trainer Series 
Supporting All Students in the Inclusive Classroom: Turnkey Training 

In this initial session, participants are introduced to the tenets of effective inclusive schools today. We explore strategies for supporting all students including those related to collaboration and changes in school culture. We will discuss viewing inclusion as a process (vs. as a place); presuming competence in all learners, creating a collaborative “radical role sharing” culture, and more.

Session 2 & 3: Keys to Inclusion
Specific strategies that support students with disabilities will be shared and illustrated with classroom exercises, video clips, and examples. The ideas can be used in teaching and learning, as part of a positive behavior support plan, or simply to help a learner participate in the classroom and in daily lessons.  Key ideas featured include video modeling, expanding communication strategies, exploring personal supports & paraprofessional roles, and building on strengths and fascinations.

Session 3 ends with a discussion on extending the learning by teaching others about ideas featured in the workshop.

Objectives:

• Learn a definition of inclusive schooling that is focused on action/practice
• Be introduced to key supports to use in the classroom and to share with others
• Identify 15+ collaborative/active learning structures to use across grade levels  
• Explore 10+ websites/blogs that will support your work in inclusive classrooms
• Be able to examine 25+ print resources to use in your own work/recommend to others
• Learn how to support others to learn new skills, change practices, and expand their knowledge base

Recommended Texts: UDL Daily, Don’t We Already Do Inclusion & You’re Going to Love this Kid (Participants will be responsible for purchasing and bringing their own books).