Please note that the Palo Alto CAC does not recommend or endorse any particular organization or program, but includes this information for the benefit of families with special needs kids.
Inclusive Schools Network
The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a global resource and network of professionals, families, schools and organizations focusing on inclusive education around the world. At the heart of ISN is the mission: To encourage, embolden and empower people to design and implement effective inclusive schools, by sharing insights and best practices and by providing opportunities for connection.
Universal Design for Learning
UDL s a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn and provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone–not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs.
Inclusion in SF & Beyond
A blog by an elementary inclusion parent who volunteered with the SF school district to plan and realize Inclusive Schools Week, born out of her work in San Francisco as an advocate for inclusive schools (not to mention an inclusive world at large)…inspired by her very charismatic youngster and his peers.
Inclusion Warm Line
The Inclusion Support “Warm Line” is a free support, information and referral service regarding the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities in our community.
Richard Villa
Is a consultant and advocate on Inclusive School Environments and Co teaching.
Handout of his PAUSD presentation, January 14, 2015.
Creating an Inclusive School.
Why separating kids with disabilities from their peers hurts instead of helps
Educator Torrie Dunlap believes that we look at kids with disabilities the wrong way. By calling their needs “special” and pushing them into “special” schools, groups and activities, we segregate them, sending a message that if you have a disability, you aren’t welcome to participate in “regular” activities.
Please also read the comments ! There is no one fits all solution.
Inclusion: Leading the Way in Access for Everyone
What is inclusion and tips for inclusion in an organization by Autism Speaks and an Autism/Disability Inclusion Self-Assessment .
Inclusion List of SPEAC
List with interesting articles and websites on Inclusion of the Special Education Advisory council to the School District of Upper Dublin.