Leading for All

Foreword by Paula Kluth Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1 - Finding Our Why Why Inclusion? Academic Research Supports Inclusion Inclusion and the Whole-Child Movement Equity and Social Justice The Perspective of Families Moving from Why to Why Not? References Chapter 2 - What We Mean by Inclusive Education A Continuum of Inclusive Practices A Summary of Changes Over the Past Eight Years What Inclusion Looks Like References Chapter 3 - The Foundations of Inclusive Education Putting Our Goals on Paper Guiding Principles for Our Work Kortney's Story References Chapter 4 - Creating Inclusive Cultures True Friendships Providing Supports in the General Education Classroom Shared Ownership and Co-Teaching The Power of Language All Students Participate in Cocurricular Activities References Chapter 5 - Improving Instructional Practices Frameworks that Guide our Instructional Practices Learning Targets Engagement Strategies Access to Grade-Level Content Common and Consistent Data Analyzing Data to Inform Instruction Purpose of Evaluation References Chapter 6 - The Components of Inclusive and Equitable Learning Communities Effective Physical Spaces Teaching Common Expectations Rituals, Routines, and Recognition Engagement Strategies for All Students Teaching Social-Emotional Skills Restorative Practices Relationships with High Expectations References Chapter 7 - Increasing Student Voice Growth Mindset Revisited Student Voice and Behavior Augmentative and Alternative Communication Students as Leaders of Change Students and Their IEPs References Chapter 8 - Supporting Behavior in Inclusive Schools All-Some-Few Thinking Team Student The Intensive Capacity-Building Team Thinking Inclusively About Outside Placement References Chapter 9 - Leadership Moves to Make it Happen Communication and Relationships The Role of the Central Office Salary Structures, Job Descriptions, and Union Contracts to Support Inclusive Practices Structures for Professional Learning that Support Inclusive Practices Structures for Leadership and Stakeholder Input Partnerships with Other Districts and Outside Organizations Closing Thoughts about Leadership Moves References Chapter 10 - What's Next? Transportation Inclusive Early-Childhood Education Adult Transition Services and Inclusive College Opportunities Inclusive Teacher Education The Mental Health System Inclusive Practices in the Time of Distance Learning and COVID-19 Closing Thoughts References Index