Inclusive Education Resources

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Inclusive Education Resources

Inclusive Education Resources

Inclusive education practices are actions and approaches that ensure all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, have equal access to opportunities and resources. Inclusive classrooms are ones in which students with disabilities are educated alongside their nondisabled peers to the "maximum extent appropriate" with specialized services and support provided to help the student succeed. Placement in a general education classroom, the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), should be the first and primary consideration.

“Inclusion is a right, not a privilege for a select few." - Chief Judge John Gerry 

The resources below provide information and guidance for general and special educators, related service providers, parents, paraprofessionals, and other individuals/groups who work, or will be working, with students in inclusive settings.

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Inclusion 101

Gain an understanding of inclusive education practices, where students with disabilities are educated alongside their nondisabled peers, and explore disability-specific resources.

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Collaboration and Teaming

Practices include co-teaching, paraprofessional support, transition planning, and family engagement to ensure academic and behavioral support in inclusive environments. 

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Instructional Design for All Learners

Actionable strategies and tools to support diverse learners, including HLPs, MTSS, UDL, and AEM.

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Social-Emotional Learning and Behavior Supports

SEL and proactive behavioral supports work together to help students manage emotions and meet positive behavioral expectations.

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Professional Resources for Inclusive Education

Connect directly to trusted professional organizations at the forefront of inclusive education. 

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On-Demand Professional Learning Videos

Explore these on-demand professional learning videos designed to foster inclusive education, family engagement, and student success.

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In collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Office of Special Education (OSE), we provide FREE services including professional development, technical assistance, and professional learning opportunities for school districts, educators, and families of students with identified disabilities. 

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These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Learning Resource Center-South of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The Learning Resource Center-South bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.