In the film I Think There's Been a Mistake with Dr. Julie Causton we learn "our mistake has been relying on outdated tests like IQs as a way to determine smartness and using these tests to separate students.

 

The mistake has been in thinking about smartness in only one way and missing all the ways that people are smart. One way to fix this mistake is to change what we measure. Instead of measuring how ready a student is to fit into our systems, we can measure how ready our system is to work all students together."

 

Instead of measuring a student's IQ, have the school's IQ (Inclusion Quotient) measured. 

 

The Inclusion Quotient is a tool that helps educators discover what they are doing well and opens up new opportunities for growth so schools can become even more inclusive.

 

What does it takes to create an inclusive school system? 

 

Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak were our recent guests and they shared 3 Secrets and even a Bonus Secret to create more inclusive schools. 

 

You can re-watch the video and catch the replay here, or click on the image below.
 

 

 

Make sure when you watch the replay you make a comment before Sunday, June 19th at midnight EST to be entered into the GIVEAWAY!  You could win a free ticket to the virtual Summer Leadership Institute!

 

 

How to create more inclusive schools:

 

Secret #1 Change Is Complicated And Can Be Hard
 

Julie and Kristie shared an excellent graphic showing the stages individuals go through when there is a significant change.  Go to the 16 minute mark in the video to hear the discussion about the need for all of us to support people experiencing change, how to overcome resistance, and the importance of working with people and not against them.

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Secret #2 Keep Lids On Tight To Avoid The Danger Zone

 

If you have not seen Julie and Kristie use the hand model of the brain to explain what happens when our lids are flipped and how we often go all the way down to fight, flight, freeze, or faint, you can go to the 23 minute mark in the video.  Julie reminded us in order to make an effective argument with anyone ever their lid has to be on they have to be in this place. Where they can learn and grow and sync. 

 

Discover how to trigger what Kristie and Julie call the Positive Emotional Attractor so that individuals won't continue to search for comfort and safety in what has always been. Check out their very useful handout.

 

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Secret #3 Is the IDEA law

See a recent video that features New York special education attorney, Pat Radel as he explains the legal  underpinnings of inclusive education.  Check it out here.

 

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BONUS SECRET  When School Districts Attend The Summer Leadership Institute They Are More Open To Including Students. 

 

If our goal is to create systemic change that will be lasting we need more educators to have quality professional development training AND that is happening on August 8th, 9th, and 10th at the virtual Summer Leadership Institute.
Share this link with your administrators and encourage the district to buy a district license.

 It is equally important for families to learn new ways to create more inclusive schools and become inspired to continue advocating for change.  Use this link to register and type the word Inclusion in for the coupon code.

 

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