Would you love to build inclusion into the Needs section of the IEP?

Here's one example that was shared in the video above: 

David needs to be with typical-aged peers in the general education classroom in order to increase his communication skills in natural environments.

How can you build inclusion into Disability Impact statements in IEPs?

Here's a sample from the video:

 

Emily hasn't developed some organizational skills, yet. She benefits from being in the general education classroom so she can model her classmates turning in assignments, and putting homework in the correct folder.

What are some phrases you can add to IEP goals to build inclusion into them?

Here are a couple ideas from the video above:
 

*small group instruction will be provided in the general education classroom

*will interact and participate in cooperative learning groups in the general education classroom

As you can tell, our training about building inclusion into many sections of the IEP was packed with valuable tips!  

Want more tips?  Check out the full video on my YouTube channel.

 

 

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, February 20th & 21st: I'll be speaking at the PEAK Parent Center's Inclusive Education Conference in Denver.  My son, Dylan and I will be sharing his experiences with inclusive education and our top tips.  The session is, Inclusion Goes to College: The DIY (with allies) Way.

I'll be doing a break out session at the conference, Building Inclusion Into The IEP. 
 

Thurs., Feb. 27th Ricki Sabia from the National Down Syndrome Congress will be our guest.  We'll be talking about How to Include Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Thurs, March 5th will be our Q & A show.

 

Thurs., March 12th Beth Tolly, author of The Problem With Behaviorism is our guest.

Thurs., March 19th Julie Causton will be sharing about Inclusive IEPs

You don't want to miss any of these shows!  Click here if you'd like to get a reminder from Facebook messenger a few minutes before we go live.

 

Take care,

P.S.  What's the Big Mistake you don't want to make?

         Waiting to talk about inclusion until the end of the IEP or ARD meeting.