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With this highly motivating guidebook close at hand, new and seasoned educators will create engaging, exciting, and joyful inclusive classrooms that support social and academic success for all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eensure that all students have \u003cb\u003eaccess to the general education curriculum\u003c\/b\u003e in the least restrictive environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epresume competence\u003c\/b\u003e and recognize every studentâ (TM)s unique strengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emeet students' individual learning needs with \u003cb\u003edifferentiated lessons\u003c\/b\u003e and innovative \u003cb\u003eacademic supports \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eteam up and collaborate with other educators and professionals\u003c\/b\u003e to make the most of everyone's expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edistinguish an \u003cb\u003eIEP\u003c\/b\u003e from a \u003cb\u003e504 plan\u003c\/b\u003e, and develop and implement both appropriately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupport students who have behavior challenges with a classroom-wide \u003cb\u003epositive behavior support\u003c\/b\u003e system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epromote \u003cb\u003eacademic and social inclusion\u003c\/b\u003e in the classroom and in recreational spaces, from the playground to the lunchroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupervise the important work of \u003cb\u003eparaprofessionals\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eavoid burnout with \u003cb\u003eself-care strategies\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003estress-busters\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL RESOURCES: \u003c\/b\u003e Planning tools and checklists to help you identify student strengths, develop IEPs, plan lessons, strengthen co-teaching, choose modifications and accommodations, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet more from Julie Causton: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch a recording of Dr. Causton's webinar - The Role of the Paraprofessional in the Inclusive Class \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead her blog at inclusiveschooling.com!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore more training opportunities!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Expand your mindset, heartset, and skillset around inclusion with unique training opportunities from Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak. Visit the Inclusive Schooling website to explore their complete catalog of engaging, on-demand training courses--and learn about custom training options, too! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Causton, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling. She is a former Professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University. She has spent the past 20 years studying and creating best practices for inclusive education, with a specific focus on supporting students whose behavior challenges the educational system. As a former special education teacher herself, she knows firsthand how belonging leads to better outcomes for students. She works with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and families across the country to help them create inclusive experiences. Dr. Causton is the author of seven books about inclusive education and she has published articles in over thirty educational research and practitioner journals. She also hosts \u003ci\u003eThe Inclusion Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e on iTunes. Dr. Causton lives in Manlius, NY with her wife, two adorable teenagers, dog, and three cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheck out our spotlight on Julie Causton! Discover bestselling inclusion guides, available live and on-demand trainings, and snag free, downloadable posters!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChelsea Tracy-Bronson, M.A., is a former elementary educator who has focused her career on bringing inclusive opportunities to all. She is an Assistant Professor in the Special Education Program at Stockton University. She has a master's degree from Teacher's College at Columbia University and is in the Special Education doctorate program at Syracuse University. She works with districts and schools to redesign services to create inclusive special education and related service provision. Her research and professional interests include curriculum design that allows access for all, differentiating instruction, educational technology, supporting students with significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms, and inclusive related service provision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheryl M. Jorgensen, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is an inclusive education consultant in private practice after being a project director with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and an assistant research professor in UNH's Education Department from 1985 to 2011. She is a co-founder of the National Center on Inclusive Education. 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