đź’ˇ Students are less likely to take significant intellectual risks if they feel threatened by grades. Less grading, more conversation and feedback. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

đź’ˇ Students are less likely to take significant intellectual risks if they feel threatened by grades. Less grading, more conversation and feedback. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
đź’Ą #Homework help is not intervention. Instead of asking special educators to assist with assignments and #homework, let's ask them to support foundational SKILLS and deep UNDERSTANDING. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
⏲️ The most frequent IEP accommodation is extended time. What if we offered extra time to any student? If speed isn’t what we’re evaluating, extended time doesn’t change the standard. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
👥 Students who have #IEPs do not *belong* to special education. They are general #education #students no matter where they are or who they are with. ALL students belong to ALL of us. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
đź’ˇ A truly inclusive culture is only possible when all teachers in the school see themselves as inclusive educators who can teach all students well. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
đź’Ś Actively supporting a sense of belonging for all #students is a fundamental part of being inclusive. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
đź’” Before punishing a behavior, calmly and empathetically validate the emotion, even when it's aggressive. Emotional regulation is about helping a #student manage emotions and behavior. Changing the behavior isn't enough. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders
Share one UDL-aligned idea!
In your context, how do you consistently design for:
A. Access,
B. Engagement,
C. Meaningful choice, OR
D. Showing what you know
đź’ˇ Special Educators: let's avoid calling students you serve "my students." It's well-intended, but it can perpetuate the view that students with #IEPs belong to special #education. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
👩‍🏫 Sometimes #teachers request special educators pull students from their class because they lack of confidence in their skills. Supporting teachers is as important as supporting students. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
👥 Tier 3 intervention is NOT #specialeducation. Tier 3 only means intensive support. Not all who need intensive support have an #IEP. Not all with an IEP need intensive support. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
đź’“ If we want students to be kind, empathetic, considerate, and respectful, we must both demonstrate this to them and explicitly teach them strategies. These are skills, not inherent traits. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
👥 Students who have #IEPs are not "special education students." They are simply students. They belong to every educator they have. Receiving a service shouldn't impose an identity. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
đź’ˇ Do we place students in special education rooms to meet the students' needs? Or is it sometimes justified to be convenient for adults? #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
🏫 Inclusive school leaders structure the master schedule for co-planning, and include special educators in grade-level or content-area meetings. All students benefit from special education strategies when we do. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
👊 If a #student is not engaged, our primary task is to determine why and remove the barrier. There is a story behind disengagement, and #UDL helps us find solutions. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
👥 A #student who is velcroed to a paraprofessional all day has not been included. Exclusion can happen even when sharing the same room. LRE is a low bar. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
🏫 An inclusive classroom is a place where every learner feels seen, heard, and valued. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
Want to see UDL Gears in practice? Check out Episodes 98, 99, and a Special Edition episode on The UDL Gears on the UDL in 15 Minutes podcast for real examples of mindsets, skills & practices shaping inclusion.
🏫 #Schools don't become "#inclusive schools" by #learning strategies and implementing programs. They become inclusive because the people are collaborative, caring, innovators who make it work for each #student. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky