VIDEO: The Inclusive Classroom – An Equitable and Appreciative Approach
Inclusive classrooms are an essential step to promoting equity and respect for diversity in our schools, particularly for students with LDs.
Multilingual Contexts: Screening, Assessment and Intervention Activities for Children with Speech Difficulties
Educators should consider the language skills in all of the languages spoken by the child to properly identify Speech Sound Disorders
How to Make Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) A Priority in Your Math Classes
Committing to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) can be done through small, simple actions that can make your math classroom a safe space for your students, including those who have learning disabilities (LDs)
Toward an Equitable Classroom: Using Assistive Technology to Remove Barriers to Learning for Students with Learning Disabilities
Assistive technology typically does not close gaps in learning, and on its own can be discriminatory and a barrier to learning. A balanced and well-monitored approach to the use of AT is the most equitable solution for supporting students with LDs.
The impact of anti-Black Racism on the Mental Health of Black students
The impacts of anti-Black racism on the mental health of Black students include (but aren’t limited to) under-diagnosis, misdiagnosis, denial of service, lack of culturally relevant services, and race-related stress exacerbating or creating mental health problems or illnesses
Supporting Mentally Healthy Conversations About Anti-Black Racism with Students
When done in a thoughtful, informed and intentional way, engaging students in discussions about anti-Black racism acknowledges and addresses systemic racial injustice.
Listen, Believe, & Act: Support for students who have been disproportionately impacted in schools
Whether facilitating a discussion or responding to a situation that perpetuates racism or marginalization, it can be helpful to remember to Listen, Believe, & Act.
Creating Inclusive Classrooms
Creating inclusive classrooms can be hard work. It takes commitment to the guidelines of inclusion and a willingness to critically examine our beliefs, assumptions, and practices.
Inclusive and Equitable Teaching Practices
Research clearly shows that adopting inclusive and equitable teaching practices is a winning strategy for all students, particularly for immigrant and marginalized students, because it can make the difference between school success or failure.
Strategies for Building Your Inclusive Classroom – From Beliefs to Strategies
Use the strategies included in this article to help create inclusive classrooms that are spaces where ALL students feel welcomed and valued.