If not done with the needed supports it does not work. Just because students sit in a classroom does not guarantee they are able to access the curriculum. This is true for all children
“Inclusion is a lovely idea, but in practice what ends up happening is that the people with disabilities don't actually get the support that they need and it ends up being more like exclusion.” @ONTSpecialNeeds https://t.co/3FyZV2LhDl
1/2 In my latest episode, I asked Katharine Beals what an autism-friendly classroom looks like. Here's part of what she said. Full episode is here: https://t.co/ntO4g9m5vN
As the last few days of school wind down, I take down the decorations, anchor charts...and reflect on whether I needed these up on my classroom wall. Here’s an article to consider when we decorate our rooms again in the new school year. https://t.co/KfvQjvUHwu
If we put our resources and time in the youn get students/grades we will prevent the need for higher academic, behavioral, and social support in the future of many children
This!👇🏼 if they don’t attain a strong set of basic skills in early elementary the rest of their schooling will be hard and it will show in higher rates of drop out and absenteeism.