Inclusion Starts Now

Hi. I am Kayla and I am an obliger. For those of you who have read the book, The Four Tendencies, you will understand that I am a people...

I have now been with my students for 6 months and I can finally say that I like my students. Don’t get me wrong, I liked them before too,...

As I sit in my 4th year of school meetings, district collaborations, and general education conferences, I had that thought cross my mind...

I am always so excited (and stressed) for the annual 2-week holiday break most teachers get. Excited because I get to see family, sleep...

This year I have a new class full of first graders and two new students who have never done participated in any sort of mainstreaming. I...

Inclusion makes me think of the quote said by Eleanor Roosevelt, “do one thing every day that scares you.” Because lets face it,...

Recently during a staff meeting, Katy and I heard the best news. Our new principal (happiest damn woman in the world), had us go around...

Kayla and I have some pretty amazing stories to tell. Stories of hope and love and friendship and acceptance. However, we have plenty of...

Ok, so lets get down to business. For many people who are not familiar with students with disabilities (or different abilities),...

I would absolutely be lying if I said I was sold on inclusion right away. Let me set the stage for you: I was a first year teacher and I...